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What is the unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest level and clarifies who reports to whom?
What is the unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest level and clarifies who reports to whom?
- Span of control
- Centralization
- Chain of command (correct)
- Departmentalization
In which organizational structure is decision-making authority concentrated at a single point?
In which organizational structure is decision-making authority concentrated at a single point?
- Matrix structure
- Dual reporting
- Decentralization
- Centralization (correct)
Which structure is characterized by highly routine operating tasks and formalized rules and regulations?
Which structure is characterized by highly routine operating tasks and formalized rules and regulations?
- Project Based Structure
- Boundaryless Structure
- Bureaucratic/Functional structure (correct)
- Matrix structure
Which structure is used if the business takes on projects that require teams of specialized employees and lots of collaboration?
Which structure is used if the business takes on projects that require teams of specialized employees and lots of collaboration?
Which structure is characterized by dual reporting, leading to complexity and potential power struggles?
Which structure is characterized by dual reporting, leading to complexity and potential power struggles?
Which structure relies heavily on technology and eliminates the chain of command?
Which structure relies heavily on technology and eliminates the chain of command?
Which structure is typically small, core organization that outsources its major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?
Which structure is typically small, core organization that outsources its major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?
Which structure is characterized by limitless spans of control and replaces departments with empowered teams?
Which structure is characterized by limitless spans of control and replaces departments with empowered teams?
Which structure supports hiring of a specialized workforce and emphasizes standard operating procedures?
Which structure supports hiring of a specialized workforce and emphasizes standard operating procedures?
In which structure do teams have to adapt to a new set of colleagues and sometimes a new manager every time they tackle a new task?
In which structure do teams have to adapt to a new set of colleagues and sometimes a new manager every time they tackle a new task?
Which structure is characterized by juggling priorities and potential power struggles due to dual reporting?
Which structure is characterized by juggling priorities and potential power struggles due to dual reporting?
Which structure is characterized by a typically small, core organization that outsources major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?
Which structure is characterized by a typically small, core organization that outsources major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?
On what basis will jobs be grouped together?
On what basis will jobs be grouped together?
To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?
To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?
On what basis does the Managerial Orientation of Autocratic depend?
On what basis does the Managerial Orientation of Autocratic depend?
What is the Employee Orientation for Custodial based on?
What is the Employee Orientation for Custodial based on?
What is the Employee Psychological Result for Security & Benefit?
What is the Employee Psychological Result for Security & Benefit?
In which example is the Economical Resource Basis of Model illustrated?
In which example is the Economical Resource Basis of Model illustrated?
What is the Employee Needs met for Trust Community Understanding?
What is the Employee Needs met for Trust Community Understanding?
What is the Performance Result for OB Models Supportive?
What is the Performance Result for OB Models Supportive?
In which example is the Leadership Basis of Model illustrated?
In which example is the Leadership Basis of Model illustrated?
What is the Employee Psychological Result for Responsible Behavior?
What is the Employee Psychological Result for Responsible Behavior?
What is the Managerial Orientation of Trust Community Understanding based on?
What is the Managerial Orientation of Trust Community Understanding based on?
What is the Employee Needs met for Team Example Economical Resource Basis of Model?
What is the Employee Needs met for Team Example Economical Resource Basis of Model?
