Organizational Structures Lecture Notes

Flashcards covering definitions of organizations, their various types (open/closed, for-profit/nonprofit, public/private), and the sub-types of private organizations, as well as an introduction to organizational theory and criminal justice organizations outlined in the lecture notes.

Organization

Social structures created by individuals to support the collaborative pursuit of specified goals (Scott & Davis, 2007).

Closed Systems

Organizations that are largely protected from outside influences.

Open Systems

Organizations that are influenced by outside influences.

For-Profit Organizations

Organizations that exist to generate profits from products or services.

Nonprofit Organizations

Organizations that exist to fulfill one or more needs of a community.

Public Organizations

Organizations where funding comes primarily from the government or taxpayers.

Private Organizations

Organizations where funding comes from the sale of goods or services.

Mutual Benefit Organizations

Organizations that advocate for their members.

Business Organizations

Organizations that serve the interests of ownership.

Service Organizations

Organizations that cater to specific clients.

Commonwealth Organizations

Organizations that benefit the larger society or 'public-at-large'.

Organizational Theory

The study of the structure, processes, and outcomes of organizations.

Criminal Justice Organizations

Includes Police, Courts, and Corrections.