29 Questions
What is the process by which managers assign a portion of their total workload to others?
Delegation
What is the main reason for delegation according to the text?
To enable managers to utilize subordinates' skills
What does legitimized power mean in an organization context?
Formal power recognized by the organization
In a tall organizational structure, what is likely to happen due to wider spans of control?
Increase in communication problems
What is one effect of fostering development of subordinates through delegation?
Enhanced skills and talents of subordinates
In a flat organizational structure, what is a likely increase in administrative responsibility for managers due to?
Increase in number of people information passes through
What is the purpose of appointing a group member to be a 'devil's advocate'?
To ensure decisions are thoroughly analyzed and potential drawbacks are considered
In the context provided, why should a manager avoid making their position known too early?
To prevent influencing group members' opinions before all perspectives are considered
Why is it important to set deadlines for decisions in a group setting?
To maintain progress and prevent decision stagnation
What is the purpose of holding a follow-up meeting to recheck a decision?
To verify that all factors were considered and the decision is still valid
What does managing group membership to avoid problems with dominance entail?
Balancing participation and preventing one member from dominating discussions
What does organization structure and design represent?
The set of elements used to configure the total organization for achieving goals
What is the advantage of departmentalization based on geographical locations?
Enables the organization to respond easily to unique customer and environmental characteristics
What is a disadvantage of flat organizations?
Require a large number of managers, leading to higher costs
Which principle is associated with establishing the chain of command?
Unity of command
Why might a tall organization be more costly compared to a flat organization?
Involves a higher number of managers
What type of organizations are more likely to have a large administrative staff due to scattered locations?
Tall organizations
How do flat organizations generally impact employee morale and productivity?
Lead to higher employee morale and productivity
What is the first step in Kurt Lewin's model of managing change in organizations?
Unfreezing
Which step in the change process involves making the change an integral part of the system?
Refreezing
What does resistance to change often stem from according to the text?
Fear of losing social networks
In Kurt Lewin's model, what is the second step after 'Unfreezing'?
Implementing change
What is the purpose of 'Refreezing' in the change process?
To maintain the change as an integral part of the system
What are some common reasons for resistance to change according to the text?
Fear of loss of social networks and power
What type of innovation involves a change in the physical characteristics or performance of an existing product or service?
Product Innovation
What type of innovation focuses on the way a product or service is manufactured, created, or distributed?
Process Innovation
What challenges might a management team face when implementing technical and managerial innovations together?
Resistance from employees
Which innovation involves changes in how the organization is managed and led?
Managerial Innovation
Under what circumstances can the text be duplicated according to the information provided?
On a password-protected website for classroom use
Test your knowledge on the effects of span of control in organizations. Explore how wider spans of control can impact communication problems, administrative and supervisory responsibilities for managers. © 2016 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
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