A systematic grouping of people brought together to accomplish some specific purpose/goal.

Linking a worker's remote computer and modem with those of coworkers at an office

The process for breaking down a job into a number of steps.

Top Management, Middle Managers, Supervisors, Operative Employees

The online buying and selling of products or services.

The number of employees a supervisor can efficiently and effectively direct.

1) a purpose; 2) composed of people; 3) have a structure

Productivity = Output/Labour + Capital + Materials

The continuous line of authority in an organization.

The process of getting things done, effectively and efficiently

A plan that covers a period of less than one year.

A limited authority that supports line authority by advising, servicing, and assisting.

1) Plan; 2) Organize; 3) lead; 4) control

The search for the best practices among competitors or non-competitors that lead to their high performance.

The authority that entitles a supervisor to direct the work of his or her employees and to make certain decisions without consulting others.