Arrange the following steps of organizing in a logical manner.
(A) Grouping similar activities
(B) Determining the key activities
(C) Assigning responsibilities
(D) Coordinating relationships
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (A), (C), (D)
The correct logical sequence for the steps of organizing is:
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(B) Determining the key activities: This is the first step, often called "Identification and Division of Work," where the total work is broken down into specific tasks.
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(A) Grouping similar activities: This is the second step, known as "Departmentalization," where similar or related tasks are put together into departments or work units.
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(C) Assigning responsibilities: After forming departments, specific duties and tasks are assigned to individuals within those units, matching the work to their skills.
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(D) Coordinating relationships (Establishing Reporting Relationships): This is the final step, which involves defining who reports to whom and establishing the formal lines of authority and communication (superior-subordinate relationships) to ensure coordination.