Chapter 41 Flashcards
1
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What are common characteristics of organization
A
- Hierarchy of authority
- Coordination of efforts
- Common goal
- Division of labor
2
Q
What are elements of organizational structure
A
- Centralization
- Span of control
- Departmentalization
- Formulization
3
Q
What are 3 organization designs
A
- Simple structure
- Bureaucracy
- Matrix structure
4
Q
What is continual improvement process
A
A continual improvement process, also often called a continuous improvement process (abbreviated as CIP or CI), is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek “incremental” improvement over time or “breakthrough” improvement all at once.
5
Q
What is telecommuting
A
Employee do their job at home on a computer that is linked to office
6
Q
Does merger and acquisition change culture
A
Yes
