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?

The impact of the job on other people's lives 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?

Liaisons Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Autonomy' refer to in job design?

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

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

Levels of Hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

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

By creating meaningful and productive jobs 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?

Cross Functional Teams Signup and view all the answers

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

The extent to which a worker uses a wide range of skills and abilities in a job 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?

Organization Culture Signup and view all the answers

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

To create jobs that are productive and meaningful for employees Signup and view all the answers

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?

What is the purpose of organization design?

In which type of organizational structure are decisions made/approved by senior executives at the top of the organization?

According to Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristic Model, what does 'Task Significance' measure?

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

What does 'Autonomy' refer to in job design?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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