The Structure Of Formal Organizations

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The specialization by individuals or groups in the performance of specific economic activities is
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a. the division of labor.
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A voluntary association is typically a nonprofit organization formed to pursue some common interest.
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True
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Which of the following does the statement, "People are promoted into positions they are not qualified to perform" relate to ?
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b. the Peter Principle
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An example of a weakness in bureaucracies.
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red tape
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Rationality involves people sharing the same values and performing the same tasks.
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False
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In a bureaucracy, what is employment typically based on?
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d. specific qualifications
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A typically nonprofit organization which is formed to pursue some common interest is a
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b. voluntary association.
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Features of human behavior subjected to control and measurement.
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rationality
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A large, complex secondary group that has been established to achieve specific goals.
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formal organization
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A ranked authority structure that operates according to specific rules and procedures.
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bureaucracy
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Large secondary group formed to achieve specific goals.
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formal organization
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Stability, clear expectations, and creating order are all strengths of bureaucracies.
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True
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According to the Peter Principle, in a hierarchy no one ever rises to their level of incompetence.
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False