MOD 4 & 5

Question 1

Organizing origin word

Answer 1

Organism

Question 2

Organism is composed of?:

Answer 2

• Cells
• organizing TISSUES
• Organs
• Organ system
• Organism

Question 3

different structures that are working together but are interrelated forming an integrated pole

Answer 3

Organism

Question 4

is a process which includes grouping of tasks or activitiess

Answer 4

Organizing

Question 5

Organizing functions:

Answer 5

• Secures resources
• job descriptions
• formal assignment of tasks and authority
• helping employees visualize

Question 6

shows how tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated

Answer 6

Organizational structure

Question 7

Importance of Org structure:

Answer 7

• promoting Specialization
• Job specs
• classifying authority and power
• facilitating coordination
• stimulating creativity

Question 8

3 major functions of org structure:

Answer 8

Input- resources needed
Process- conversion of inputs to products
Output- products provided

Question 9

Inputs in lab

Answer 9

• lab personnel
• test requests
• supplies/reagents
• specimen
• patient info
• financial resources

Question 10

Process in lab

Answer 10

Test performance

Expertise of MT

Question 11

Products in lab

Answer 11

Test results
Salaries
Waste
Information

Question 12

it is the degree to which tasks in an organization are subdivided into separate jobs/ “division of labor”

Answer 12

Work Specialization

Question 13

process of combining jobs into logical sections or departments; allows effective coordination of experts

Answer 13

Departmentalization

Question 14

clear line of authority, extending from the top to the bottom of the organization; source of power, instructions from higher positions

Answer 14

Chain of command

Question 15

empowerment to make decisions, and act on behalf of the firm; power to act

Answer 15

Authority

Question 16

Typer of authority:

Answer 16

• Line authority: superior-subordinate
• Staff authority: recommendation, assistance
• Functional Authority: “specialty”

Question 17

refers to number of individuals who are directly responsible to a particular manager; definable limit to the number of people

Answer 17

Span of contol

Question 18

process of ensuring that each reports to one supervisor

Answer 18

Unity of command

Question 19

performing tasks without having to check with a supervisor

Answer 19

Exception principle

Question 20

process of assigning the decision-making process to those who actually performing the work

Answer 20

Decentralization

Question 21

refers to the degree to which there are standardized rles and procedures governing the activities of the employees;

Answer 21

Formalization

Question 22

passing on to someone else the authority and responsibility to get a job done

Answer 22

Delegation

Question 23

Factors to consider in Delegation:

Answer 23

• Ability of the employee
• Nature of the task
• Time

Question 24

2 types of org:

Answer 24

Formal

Informal

Question 25

type of org where in the official sanctioned lines of authority assigned by the owners of the org

Answer 25

Formal Org

Question 26

aliances that form boundaries of the formal bureaucracy from the interaction and allegiance of people with common interest

Answer 26

Informal Org

Question 27

visual representation of an organization describing its structure, specific relationships, levels of authority, and etc

Answer 27

Org chart

Question 28

parts of Org chart:

Answer 28

Blocks- single position Horizontal- span of control Vertical- authority broken lines- communication

Question 29

types of org chart:

Answer 29

-traditional | alternative

Question 30

types of traditional org chart:

Answer 30

Tall- many layers of management | Flat- few """"""""

Question 31

types of org chart that show org interdependence

Answer 31

Alternative

Question 32

setting of long term goals and objectives for the number and types of personnel needed to meet the laboratory reqs

Answer 32

Staffing

Question 33

things to consider in staffing:

Answer 33

- types of personnel - Staffing levels - Performance training - Workload projections

Question 34

Types of personnel concepts:

Answer 34

- technological and analytical complexity - equipment, instrumentation - Testing volume/workload - Analytical throughout - Amount of supervision

Question 35

Primary determinant of Staffing levels:

Answer 35

Level of service expected at each unit and the resulting workload

Question 35

Primary determinant of Staffing levels:

Answer 35

Level of service expected at each unit and the resulting workload

Question 36

systematic development of knowledge, skilla, and attitudes required by employees to perform adequately on a given task or job

Answer 36

Performance training

Question 37

Sources of workload projections:

Answer 37

Historical records analysis of future trends analysis of foreseeable changes SWOT

Question 38

method of obtaining detailed info about the tasks and dutiesinvolved in each job, as well as the qualifications establishes for each employee

Answer 38

Job description

Question 39

the search for prospective employess

Answer 39

recruitment

Question 40

consists of formal procedures after emloyment

Answer 40

Induction

Question 41

Introducing worker into org. informing new employee about the org

Answer 41

Orientation

Question 42

teaching employees skills, abilities and attitudes

Answer 42

Instruction

Question 43

matching people presently working in lab with current workloads

Answer 43

Scheduling

Question 44

matching people presently working in lab with current workloads

Answer 44

Scheduling

Question 45

Issues and factors influencing sched decisions

Answer 45

- availability of the staff - type and volume of work performed - workplace - work sched

Question 46

Availability of staff

Answer 46

- skills of worker - paper qualifications - employees flexibility in hrs - total number of persons available

Question 47

Type and volume of workload

Answer 47

- tests and procedures offered - technical expertise - timing elements (STAT)

Question 48

Workplace:

Answer 48

Instrumentation methodology organization facility layout

Question 49

work schedule

Answer 49

traditional- 40hr/ week or 8/80 hr Alternative- flexible

Question 50

40hr / week

Answer 50

overtime after 40 hr in a week

Question 51

8/80 hr work cycle

Answer 51

- more than 8 hours in a day | - in 2 weeks passing 80 hr basic shift