Project Construction Management Flashcards

(23 cards)

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It is a group of individuals who are cooperating willingly and effectively for a common goal.

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Organization

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They are structured to promote better management

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Organization

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It is the performance of the people who fill the positions that determines the success of the enterprise and not the _____________ itself.

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Organizational Design

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It is the formal arrangements that are established to coordinate all activities in order to implement a given strategy

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Structural organization

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5
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The Structural Elements of Organization are?

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Men
Materials
Machine
Methods
Money

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These are the different members of the organization starting from the very top of the last workman in the enterprise

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Men

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It represents the materials necessary in the distribution of functions or in the attainment of its objectives.

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Materials

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8
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The tools necessary in producing its desired output

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Machine

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9
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The procedures and ways used in the course of its actions

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Methods

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10
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The financial resources of the organization

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Money

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11
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The Major Elements of Organizational Structures are:

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Distribution of functions
Vertical and horizontal authority relationships
Communication and decision processes
Policies

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12
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The functions to be performed, the groupings of functions and the vertical and horizontal task relationships among functions.

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Distribution of functions

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13
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who are the authority to do what

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Vertical and horizontal authority relationships

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14
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The manner in which formal decisions are made and by whom

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Communication and decision processes

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15
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The decision, rules, or guidelines established

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Policies

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16
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The Principle of Good Organization are

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Principle of Objective
Analysis
Simplicity
Functionalism
Departmentalization
Centralization of Authority and Responsibility
Limited Span of Control

17
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A clear and complete definition of the objective must be known

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Principle of Objective

18
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A sound business judgement attempts to build an organization through full knowledge of the requirements of the business

19
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The simplest organization that will serve to attain the desired objective is considered the best.

20
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The organization must be built around the main functions of the business and not around the individuals.

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Functionalism

21
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In big organizations, the scope of operation can be very broad, necessitating departmentalization to achieve a smoother flow of operations.

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Departmentalization

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In every organization, there should be a centralized executive control or command authority. This is necessary in order to have authority and responsibility definitely fixed.

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Centralization of Authority and Responsibility

23
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The number of subordinates an executive can manage effectively

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Limited Span of Control