How do you handle informal groups in the workplace? Answer this question by describing the organizing function of management.

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  • How do you handle informal groups in the workplace? Answer this question by describing the organizing function of management.
  • Discuss the impact of the informal organization and informal group leaders and how supervisors should deal with them.
  • Explain the unity-of-command and the span-of-management principles and their applications
  • Justify how and why a supervisor should strive for the “ideal” organizational structure and work toward this objective.
  •  Compare and contrast departmentalization and alternative approaches for grouping activities and assigning work.
  • List the major factors contributing to organizing effective meetings, especially the supervisor’s role.
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