What is Organizing?
Organizing is the process of identifying and grouping work, assigning duties and establishing relationships.
Why is organization called the backbone of management?
Because without organization, no management function can work effectively.
What is organization as a process?
It means organizing is a continuous managerial activity.
What is organization as a structure?
It refers to a network of authority and responsibility relationships.
State any two purposes of organizing.
Achieving goals and optimum use of resources.
What is division of work?
Breaking work into smaller tasks.
What is delegation of authority?
Assigning authority and responsibility to subordinates.
What is authority?
Right to give orders.
What is responsibility?
Obligation to perform assigned duty.
What is centralization?
Concentration of decision-making at top level.
What is decentralization?
Distribution of decision-making to lower levels.
What is line authority?
Direct authority over subordinates.
What is staff authority?
Advisory authority to line managers.
What is span of control?
Number of subordinates under one manager.
What is staffing?
Process of selecting and training employees.
What is recruitment?
Searching for potential employees.
What is selection?
Choosing best candidate for the job.
What is training?
Improving employee skills and knowledge.
What is training?
Improving employee skills and knowledge.
What is formal organization?
Planned official structure.
What is informal organization?
Unofficial relationships among employees
