Organizational Concepts and Theories

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What does an Organization Chart show?

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It shows a company's structure and where employees fit.

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What is the Chain of Command?

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It shows the reporting relationships within the company.

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What is Departmentalization?

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Grouping similar or related jobs into logical units within an organization.

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What is Specialization in an organization?

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Breaking down a complex job into smaller tasks assigned to different individuals or groups.

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What is Organizational Structure?

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Specification of jobs and how they relate within an organization.

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What is Centralization?

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Decision-making authority concentrated at the top levels.

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What is Decentralization?

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Distributing decision-making authority to lower levels.

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What is Delegation?

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The process by which a manager assigns tasks to subordinates.

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What is Line Authority?

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Direct chain of command from top to bottom.

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What is Staff Authority?

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Authority based on expertise, advising line managers.