Organization Chart and Structure
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What is an organization chart used for?

  • To determine the marketing strategy
  • To evaluate the financial performance
  • To create a new product line
  • To define the main parts of an enterprise and its hierarchy (correct)

    • What is a key benefit of knowing the organizational structure?

  • Increased production costs
  • More efficient communication (correct)
  • Higher employee turnover
  • Reduced customer satisfaction

    • What is a characteristic of a divisional structure?

  • Split into geographic locations
  • Focused on research and development
  • Autonomous divisions overseeing a product or customer segment (correct)
  • Based on functional departments

    • What is a key difference between a divisional and geographic structure?

    <p>One is based on products, and the other is based on locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary criterion for organizing a functional structure?

    <p>Functions or departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of both divisional and geographic structures?

    <p>Each division has a functional structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is typically included in an organisation chart?

    <p>Hierarchical structure of the organisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a personnel file?

    <p>To maintain a record of employee performance and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a staff planning chart?

    <p>To manage workforce capacity and resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a company handbook?

    <p>To outline the company's policies and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is typically included in a manual of best practice or procedures?

    <p>Step-by-step guides for tasks and processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of communicating organisational information to interested parties?

    <p>To ensure that employees have access to the information they need</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organizational structure is described, where functional and product/customer/project organizations are combined?

    <p>Matrix Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for overseeing the staff in the matrix structure?

    <p>Project Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of open plan office design in terms of supervision?

    <p>Efficient supervision and even distribution of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is natural light preferred in office design?

    <p>To reduce eye strain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consideration when selecting an office site location?

    <p>Space for expansion in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of having noisy machines in open plan offices?

    <p>Distracted employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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