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What does Fayol list as one of his fourteen principles of management?
What does Fayol list as one of his fourteen principles of management?
- Hierarchical structure
- Lateral communication
- Centralization (correct)
- Decentralization
In traditional organizational structures, where is authority and power typically concentrated?
In traditional organizational structures, where is authority and power typically concentrated?
- At the bottom level
- Distributed evenly across all levels
- At the top level (correct)
- At the middle management level
Under what conditions might more decentralization be needed according to the text?
Under what conditions might more decentralization be needed according to the text?
- When the organizational environment is simple and stable
- When the lower-level managers lack experience
- When decisions are major and critical
- When lower-level managers are capable and experienced at making decisions (correct)
What is one reason stated in the text for executives believing in decision-making by those with the best information?
What is one reason stated in the text for executives believing in decision-making by those with the best information?
Why might an organization require more decentralization according to the text?
Why might an organization require more decentralization according to the text?
What factor influences the amount of centralization or decentralization that should be selected according to the text?
What factor influences the amount of centralization or decentralization that should be selected according to the text?
What is one reason why staff functions, like human resources, are established in larger organizations?
What is one reason why staff functions, like human resources, are established in larger organizations?
Why is authority considered just one aspect of the larger concept of power in organizations?
Why is authority considered just one aspect of the larger concept of power in organizations?
Why do many managers prefer a small span of control?
Why do many managers prefer a small span of control?
How does the span of control change as managers rise in the organizational hierarchy?
How does the span of control change as managers rise in the organizational hierarchy?
What may grant individuals informal authority within an organization?
What may grant individuals informal authority within an organization?
What influences the number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise under span of control?
What influences the number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise under span of control?
What is the primary responsibility of top management in an organization?
What is the primary responsibility of top management in an organization?
Which level of management is more operationally oriented rather than strategically oriented?
Which level of management is more operationally oriented rather than strategically oriented?
What is a key role of top management in managing an organization's stakeholders?
What is a key role of top management in managing an organization's stakeholders?
Who is responsible for providing leadership of a particular part of the organization?
Who is responsible for providing leadership of a particular part of the organization?
What distinguishes middle management from top management in terms of responsibility?
What distinguishes middle management from top management in terms of responsibility?
