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What is a characteristic of cross-functional and product-specific teams?
What is a characteristic of cross-functional and product-specific teams?
- Decentralized decision-making (correct)
- High level of centralization
- Fixed team membership
- Limited flexibility
What is an advantage of matrix structures?
What is an advantage of matrix structures?
- Combining functional efficiency with divisional flexibility (correct)
- High role ambiguity
- Fixed team membership
- Limited coordination processes
What is a disadvantage of employees in matrix structures having two supervisors?
What is a disadvantage of employees in matrix structures having two supervisors?
- Reduced need for negotiation
- Increased stress and uncertainty (correct)
- Enhanced role clarity
- Improved work-life balance
What is the main characteristic of network organizations?
What is the main characteristic of network organizations?
In network organizations, what key decision do organizations need to make?
In network organizations, what key decision do organizations need to make?
What is an outcome of employees complaining about stress and uncertainty in matrix structures?
What is an outcome of employees complaining about stress and uncertainty in matrix structures?
What is a potential downside of the Product-Team structure?
What is a potential downside of the Product-Team structure?
Why are Regional Organizations suitable in cases where customers buy from specific areas?
Why are Regional Organizations suitable in cases where customers buy from specific areas?
What is a characteristic of Customer-Oriented Organizations?
What is a characteristic of Customer-Oriented Organizations?
How does Customer-Centric structure impact performance?
How does Customer-Centric structure impact performance?
What is a key benefit of Profit Center within organizations?
What is a key benefit of Profit Center within organizations?
How do Divisional vs. Customer-Centric Organizations differ in their focus?
How do Divisional vs. Customer-Centric Organizations differ in their focus?
What is the primary advantage of organizing a business unit as a profit center?
What is the primary advantage of organizing a business unit as a profit center?
Which of the following is a precondition for organizing business units as profit centers?
Which of the following is a precondition for organizing business units as profit centers?
How are internal prices determined for exchanging products, services, or information between divisions or departments?
How are internal prices determined for exchanging products, services, or information between divisions or departments?
What is the concept of an 'Enterprise' in the context of modern organizational forms?
What is the concept of an 'Enterprise' in the context of modern organizational forms?
What is the primary characteristic of a process organization?
What is the primary characteristic of a process organization?
Which of the following statements about process organizations is true?
Which of the following statements about process organizations is true?
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