Organization Design Concepts Quiz
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Organization Design Concepts Quiz

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Work specialization is not one of the six basic elements of organizational structure.

False

Departmentalization is the process of deciding the level at which decisions will be made in an organization.

False

Centralization and decentralization are among the six basic elements of organizational structure.

True

Authority and responsibility are not considered in organization design according to management writers like Henri Fayol and Max Weber.

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

Formalization is not a crucial element when developing or changing an organization's structure.

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

What is the primary advantage of work specialization?

<p>Higher productivity and output</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a potential disadvantage of excessive work specialization?

<p>Decreased employee motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential 'human diseconomy' of work specialization?

<p>Increased job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement 'Most managers today see work specialization as an important organizing mechanism'?

<p>Work specialization is still commonly used, despite its limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true?

<p>Managers must carefully balance the pros and cons of work specialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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