The Structure Of Formal Organiztions

Large secondary group formed to achieve specific goals.

A typically nonprofit organization which is formed to pursue some common interest is a a. bureaucracy. c. pastoral society. b. voluntary association. d. division of labor.

The tendency of organizations to become increasingly dominated by small groups of people.

A voluntary association is typically a nonprofit organization formed to pursue some common interest.

According to the Peter Principle, in a hierarchy no one ever rises to their level of incompetence.

In a bureaucracy, what is employment typically based on? a. connections (who you know) c. red tape b. first come, first serve d. specific qualifications

An example of a weakness in bureaucracies.

Features of human behavior subjected to control and measurement.

Stability, clear expectations, and creating order are all strengths of bureaucracies.

Which of the following does the statement, "People are promoted into positions they are not qualified to perform" relate to ? a. Weber's model of bureaucracies c. Kaisha b. the Peter Principle d. iron law of oligarchy

A ranked authority structure that operates according to specific rules and procedures.

A large, complex secondary group that has been established to achieve specific goals.

Is dominance by small groups seen as a strength or weakness of a bureaucracy? a. strength c. both b. weakness

Rationality involves people sharing the same values and performing the same tasks.