CMN 136 EXAM 1 questions with complete solutions graded A+ 2024/2025

CMN 136 EXAM 1 What is the definition of an organization? - correct answer a social collectivity or group of people in which activities are coordinated in order to achieve both individual and collective goals. By coordinating activities, some degree of organizational structure is created to assist individuals in dealing with each other and with others in the larger organizational environment. why do we study organization theory? - correct answer to figure out the best way to coordinate, influence our management styles and will shape the perceptions of those who study organizations.. There are rewards embedded in the work place, which reinforce individuals and there are rewards that reinforce the whole community. ****What are the various metaphors for organizations and what do each of them mean and which organizational theory/approaches do they relate to? - correct answer Machines, Organism, Brain, Culture, Political System and networks. Organizations are like machines because? What approach does it relate too? - correct answer organizations have parts that work together to produce products or services. People are considered one of those parts. This metaphor focuses on efficiency. This metaphor related to the Classical approach. Organizations are like organisms because? What approach does it relate too? - correct answer like plants and animals, the organization is organic - it is born, it grow, it functions, it adapts to its environment, and then it eventually dies. It is also chaotic. This metaphor relates to the Systems approach. Organizations are like the brain because...?What approach does it relate too? - correct answer organizations process information, have intelligence, are capable of learning, can change, and can conceptualize a past, present and future.