CAIIB · ABFM · Chapter 3

Global Economy and Financial System

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What is organising as a function of management?

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The second core function (after Planning) that converts plans into action by arranging people working together for a common goal.

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In its simplest sense, what is organisation?

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People working together for a common goal.

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Which functions does organising sit between in the management sequence?

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It follows Planning and precedes Staffing, Directing and Controlling.

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What are the four elements of organisation?

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Identifying and grouping activities; assigning activities; providing authority (with delegation, co-ordination, communication); providing facilities and equipment.

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How did Koontz and O'Donnell define organisation?

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The establishment of authority relationships with provision for co-ordination between them, both vertically and horizontally in the enterprise structure.

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How did Wheeler define organisation?

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A process of fixing duties and responsibilities of persons in an enterprise so that organisational goals are achieved.

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How did Allen define organisation?

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An instrument for achieving organisational goals where each person's work is defined and authority and responsibility are fixed.

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Which definition stresses authority plus vertical and horizontal co-ordination?

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Koontz and O'Donnell.

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