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Which organisational structure is characterised by a focus on product and customer needs, with dedicated facilities to meet customer needs quickly?
Which organisational structure is characterised by a focus on product and customer needs, with dedicated facilities to meet customer needs quickly?
- Functional Structure
- Matrix Organisation
- Divisional Structure (correct)
- Centralised Hierarchy
What is a potential disadvantage of a divisional structure?
What is a potential disadvantage of a divisional structure?
- Isolation from wider professional and technical developments (correct)
- Conflict with other divisions over priorities
- Lack of autonomy in regional divisions
- Duplication of resources across the organisation
What is the primary factor in determining a vertical organisational structure?
What is the primary factor in determining a vertical organisational structure?
- Type of information system used
- Level of direct supervision
- Centralised or decentralised control (correct)
- Span of control
What is the primary advantage of a decentralised organisational structure?
What is the primary advantage of a decentralised organisational structure?
Which organisational structure is characterised by a dual line of authority, with staff reporting to both functional and project managers?
Which organisational structure is characterised by a dual line of authority, with staff reporting to both functional and project managers?
What is an advantage of a matrix organisation?
What is an advantage of a matrix organisation?
What type of organisational structure is characterised by a combination of functional and divisional structures?
What type of organisational structure is characterised by a combination of functional and divisional structures?
What is the primary purpose of standardising inputs and outputs in an organisational structure?
What is the primary purpose of standardising inputs and outputs in an organisational structure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a centralised hierarchy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a centralised hierarchy?
What is the primary advantage of using information systems in an organisational structure?
What is the primary advantage of using information systems in an organisational structure?
What is a potential disadvantage of a matrix organisation?
What is a potential disadvantage of a matrix organisation?
Which organisational structure allows for flexibility to meet customer needs as required?
Which organisational structure allows for flexibility to meet customer needs as required?
What is a potential drawback of the team structure?
What is a potential drawback of the team structure?
What is the primary focus of the remaining organisation in a network approach?
What is the primary focus of the remaining organisation in a network approach?
Which organisational structure is characterised by a clear division of work and co-ordination to achieve intended results?
Which organisational structure is characterised by a clear division of work and co-ordination to achieve intended results?
What is a benefit of the network approach for small firms?
What is a benefit of the network approach for small firms?
In which organisational structure are members of a team mutually accountable for the results?
In which organisational structure are members of a team mutually accountable for the results?
