This document contains a student's answers to questions on an organizational management midterm exam. It discusses key topics like organizational structure, how technology impacts organizations, factors to consider when organizing, the importance of flexibility and communication during change, staffing and employee turnover, the role of branding in recruitment, how organizing facilitates supervision, and elements of developing a strategy. The student provided 10 answers addressing different aspects of organizational management.
This document contains a student's answers to questions on an organizational management midterm exam. It discusses key topics like organizational structure, how technology impacts organizations, factors to consider when organizing, the importance of flexibility and communication during change, staffing and employee turnover, the role of branding in recruitment, how organizing facilitates supervision, and elements of developing a strategy. The student provided 10 answers addressing different aspects of organizational management.
This document contains a student's answers to questions on an organizational management midterm exam. It discusses key topics like organizational structure, how technology impacts organizations, factors to consider when organizing, the importance of flexibility and communication during change, staffing and employee turnover, the role of branding in recruitment, how organizing facilitates supervision, and elements of developing a strategy. The student provided 10 answers addressing different aspects of organizational management.
1. A good organizational structure can influence organizational performance
by influencing how information flows, how tasks are distributed, and how responsibilities are determined. A clear and efficient structure can improve coordination and productivity. 2. The principle of hierarchical scale helps in responsibility/authority by dividing the organization into different levels. This allows for efficient decision making and clear definition of who is responsible for what. 3. The impact of technology on organizations can include increased operational efficiency, market expansion through e-commerce, and changes in the way organizations interact with customers and employees. 4. In the Organizing process, factors such as tasks to be completed, hierarchical structure, resource allocation, and individual roles must be considered to be effective and efficient. 5. Management should respond to ongoing changes with flexibility, adaptability and good communication. It involves constant evaluation, strategic changes, and employee involvement in change. 6. Implementing good staffing in business organizations involves determining human resource needs, appropriate recruitment, appropriate training, and performance management to increase effectiveness and efficiency. 7. Employee turnover is the change of employees in an organization. The implications can include additional costs for recruitment and training, loss of knowledge and experience, and impact on productivity if not managed well. 8. Companies need to carry out branding in the employee recruitment process to attract the best talent. Strong branding can reflect a company’s culture and attract individuals who share those values. 9. Organizing can make supervision easier because it regulates the structure and tasks in the organization. With a clear structure, supervision becomes more focused and efficient. 10. In developing a strategy, it is necessary to prepare a situation analysis, clear goals, action plans, resource allocation, performance measurement, and adaptability to face environmental and market changes.