Exam Date: 01/02/2022
Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
SUPERVISING SAFETY
APSM02M
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM02M
QUESTION 1
Define the term ‘organization’ and briefly describe the five basic parts of an organization.
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❖ According to Esterhuyzen (2015:4) organization can be regarded as “a consciously
coordinated social unit composed of two or more people that function on a relative
continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals”.
❖ Five basic parts of an organization are (Esterhuyzen (2015:4)):
Strategic apex: Top management, board of directors and shareholders.
Operating core: All workers at the floor level or general workers.
Middle line: All managers and supervisors.
Support staff: All employees that deliver support to any other part of the organization.
Techno-structure: These are the specialist who are able to influence and affect the
work of others as a result of their areas of expertise.
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Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
SUPERVISING SAFETY
APSM02M
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM02M
QUESTION 1
Define the term ‘organization’ and briefly describe the five basic parts of an organization.
[6]
❖ According to Esterhuyzen (2015:4) organization can be regarded as “a consciously
coordinated social unit composed of two or more people that function on a relative
continuous basis to achieve a common goal or set of goals”.
❖ Five basic parts of an organization are (Esterhuyzen (2015:4)):
Strategic apex: Top management, board of directors and shareholders.
Operating core: All workers at the floor level or general workers.
Middle line: All managers and supervisors.
Support staff: All employees that deliver support to any other part of the organization.
Techno-structure: These are the specialist who are able to influence and affect the
work of others as a result of their areas of expertise.
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