Learning objectives - Management and Administration (Level 3)

The private, public, and not-for-profit/voluntary sectors are defined as:

• Private sector: businesses owned by individuals; Public sector: organizations owned by the government; Not-for-profit/voluntary sector: organizations that operate for social good, not profit.

• Private sector: government-owned organizations; Public sector: businesses owned by individuals; Not-for-profit/voluntary sector: profit-driven companies.

• Private sector: charities and NGOs; Public sector: private companies; Not-for-profit/voluntary sector: government agencies.

• Private sector: organizations that operate for social good; Public sector: businesses owned by individuals; Not-for-profit/voluntary sector: government-owned organizations.

The common types of UK organisations and their differences include:

• Public, private, and voluntary organisations, each differing in ownership, objectives, and funding.

• Only public organisations, all with the same objectives and funding.

• Private organisations only, with no differences in ownership or objectives.

• Voluntary organisations only, all funded by the government.

Each type of organisation has which of the following characteristics?

• Distinct structure, ownership, and objectives

• Identical management style and goals

• No defined ownership or structure

• All organisations operate the same way

The reasons for setting up each organisation type are:

• To achieve specific goals such as profit, social welfare, or government service

• To increase competition among businesses

• To reduce the number of employees in the market

• To avoid paying taxes

What is the definition of an organisation?

• A group of people who come together for a common purpose

• A place where people live

• A type of building

• A type of food

Organisations are formed in every culture, for a variety of reasons.

• True

• False

Organisations can be set up ______ or informally.

• formally

• casually

• randomly

• secretly

We all belong to informal organisations throughout our life. Which of the following is an example of an informal organisation?

• Family

• School

• Sports

• All of the above

Belonging to both formal and informal organisations is possible. Which of the following is an example of a formal organisation?

• A registered sports club

• A group of friends

• A neighborhood chat group

• A family gathering

In a business context, which of the following is NOT one of the sectors in which organisations operate formally?

• Public

• Private

• Not-for-profit/voluntary

• Agricultural