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operate within the con�nes of formal rules, regulations, and authority, or they may be more loosely based on the achievement of goals with little supervision. Organizations may also be open systems actively engag‐ ing and interacting with the environment or closed sys‐ tems that accept little outside input and feedback; each is discussed in detail in Chapter 2. Either way, it is the man‐ agers who are tasked with clarifying the goals, systems, structure, and mission of the organization. Clari�cation of management and of goals, structure, and mission oc‐ curred in Abingdon, Illinois, in the provided news sce‐ nario. A reading of the Illinois Compiled Statutes led to questions regarding an o�cer’s position and responsibili‐ ties in the police department. “In the News 1.1” brings to light how statutory requirements may impact organiza‐ tional structure and how managers are called on to iden‐ tify organizational structures and employee tasks and responsibilities.

In the News 1.1

Statute Open to Interpretation Says City of Abingdon O�cials

August 2, 2007

ABINGDON—An Abingdon Police Committee meet‐ ing was held Thursday evening, July 26; a follow-up

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