Effects of Span of Control Quiz

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What is the process by which managers assign a portion of their total workload to others?

Communication

Supervision

Delegation (correct)

Legitimization

What is the main reason for delegation according to the text?

To enable managers to utilize subordinates' skills (correct)

To decrease supervisory responsibility

To reduce communication problems

To increase managerial power

What does legitimized power mean in an organization context?

Formal power recognized by the organization (correct)

Coercive power

Informal authority

Assumed power

In a tall organizational structure, what is likely to happen due to wider spans of control?

Increase in communication problems Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of fostering development of subordinates through delegation?

Enhanced skills and talents of subordinates Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to set deadlines for decisions in a group setting?

To maintain progress and prevent decision stagnation Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does managing group membership to avoid problems with dominance entail?

Balancing participation and preventing one member from dominating discussions Signup and view all the answers

What does organization structure and design represent?

The set of elements used to configure the total organization for achieving goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of departmentalization based on geographical locations?

Enables the organization to respond easily to unique customer and environmental characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of flat organizations?

Require a large number of managers, leading to higher costs Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is associated with establishing the chain of command?

Unity of command Signup and view all the answers

Why might a tall organization be more costly compared to a flat organization?

Involves a higher number of managers Signup and view all the answers

What type of organizations are more likely to have a large administrative staff due to scattered locations?

Tall organizations Signup and view all the answers

How do flat organizations generally impact employee morale and productivity?

Lead to higher employee morale and productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in Kurt Lewin's model of managing change in organizations?

Unfreezing Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the change process involves making the change an integral part of the system?

Refreezing Signup and view all the answers

What does resistance to change often stem from according to the text?

Fear of losing social networks Signup and view all the answers

In Kurt Lewin's model, what is the second step after 'Unfreezing'?

Implementing change Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Refreezing' in the change process?

To maintain the change as an integral part of the system Signup and view all the answers

What are some common reasons for resistance to change according to the text?

Fear of loss of social networks and power Signup and view all the answers

What type of innovation involves a change in the physical characteristics or performance of an existing product or service?

Product Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What type of innovation focuses on the way a product or service is manufactured, created, or distributed?

Process Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What challenges might a management team face when implementing technical and managerial innovations together?

Resistance from employees Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation involves changes in how the organization is managed and led?

Managerial Innovation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the text be duplicated according to the information provided?

On a password-protected website for classroom use Signup and view all the answers