Organization Design and Job Design Quiz
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What organizational structure groups jobs that require similar skills and experience together into a single work group reporting to the leader?

  • Divisional structure
  • Functional structure (correct)
  • Centralized organizational structure
  • Matrix structure
  • What is the purpose of organization design?

  • Creating meaningful and productive jobs (correct)
  • Developing job characteristics models
  • Enhancing employee feedback processes
  • Promoting individual autonomy in the workplace
  • In which type of organizational structure are decisions made/approved by senior executives at the top of the organization?

  • Functional structure
  • Decentralized organizational structure
  • Centralized organizational structure (correct)
  • Divisional structure
  • According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristic Model, what does 'Task Significance' measure?

    <p>The impact of the job on other people's lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the individuals appointed with the responsibilities to coordinate the activities of their groups within an organization?

    <p>Liaisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Autonomy' refer to in job design?

    <p>The extent to which an employee is allowed to make choices about scheduling and task performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational concept refers to the number of managerial levels between the top and bottom of the organization?

    <p>Levels of Hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does organization design impact job satisfaction according to Hackman and Oldham?

    <p>By creating meaningful and productive jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of team is made up of members from multiple groups assembled with ongoing responsibility for managing a key company activity?

    <p>Cross Functional Teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of organization design, what is 'Skill Variety'?

    <p>The extent to which a worker uses a wide range of skills and abilities in a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an organization culture, what refers to the shared norms, beliefs, values, and attitudes among a group of individuals?

    <p><strong>Organization Culture</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is grouping tasks into meaningful jobs important in organization design?

    <p>To create jobs that are productive and meaningful for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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