This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Explain the different kinds of functions that exist within an organization. What will be an ideal ... (Read 75 times)

809779

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 7, 2018
Explain the different kinds of functions that exist within an organization.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Define authority and control.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

dmurph1496

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Support functions facilitate an organization's control of its relations with its environment and its stakeholders.

Maintenance functions enable an organization to keep its departments in operation.
Production functions manage and improve the efficiency of an organization's conversion processes so that more value is created.

Adaptive functions allow an organization to adjust to changes in the environment.
Managerial functions facilitate the control and coordination of activities within and among departments.

Answer to Question 2

Authority is the power to hold people accountable for their actions and to make decisions about how to invest and use organizational resources. Control is the ability to coordinate and motivate people to work in the organization's interests.


809779

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Gracias!

carlsona147

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

The light reactions and chemiosmosis: the organization of the thylakoid membrane. The light reactions and chemiosmosis: the organization of the thylakoid membrane.
Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ... Providing structure and organization in the child’s environment may aid the development of ...
When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster When a Tornado Strikes: Social Organization Following a Natural Disaster
How to find the limits of trigonometry functions How to find the limits of trigonometry functions
Computer Organization and Architecture Computer Organization and Architecture
Explain the myogenic autoregulation of the glomerular filtration rate Explain the myogenic autoregulation of the glomerular filtration rate
Video: Anaphylaxis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library