Problem: Informal Groups and Organization
After reading Chapter 9 of Leonard and Trusty text answer the following questions
a) How do you handle informal groups in the workplace? Answer this question by describing the organizing function of management.
b) Discuss the impact of the informal organization and informal group leaders and how supervisors should deal with them.
c) Explain the unity-of-command and the span-of-management principles and their applications.
d) Justify how and why a supervisor should strive for the "ideal" organizational structure and work toward this objective.
e) Compare and contrast departmentalization and alternative approaches for grouping activities and assigning work.
f) List the major factors contributing to organizing effective meetings, especially the supervisor's role.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.