16 Questions
Which of the following best defines organizational structure?
The formal arrangement of jobs within an organization
What is the main purpose of an organizational chart?
To represent the formal arrangement of jobs within an organization
What does 'work specialization' refer to in organizational design?
The degree to which tasks are subdivided into separate jobs
Which term refers to the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently supervise?
Span of control
In organizational design, what does 'centralization' and 'decentralization' pertain to?
The concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of an organization versus distributed throughout the organization
What is the main difference between mechanistic and organic organizational structures?
Mechanistic structures have centralized decision-making, while organic structures have decentralized decision-making
What is the purpose of work specialization?
To divide work activities into separate job tasks
What are some human diseconomies associated with overspecialization?
Boredom, fatigue, and stress
What is departmentalization based on product line called?
Product departmentalization
What is the increasing trend in departmentalization?
Increasing use of cross-functional teams
What is the continuous line of authority that extends from upper levels of an organization to the lowest levels of the organization called?
Chain of Command
What is the view that authority comes from the willingness of subordinates to accept it called?
Acceptance theory of authority
Which type of authority entitles a manager to direct the work of an employee?
'Line authority
What positions have the rights inherent in a managerial position to tell people what to do and to expect them to do it?
'Line authority positions
What are the common forms of departmentalization?
'Functional and Product departmentalization'
What does work specialization involve?
Dividing work activities into separate job tasks
Test your knowledge of organizational design basics, including key elements, delegation, mechanistic vs organic structures, and contingency factors. Prepare to understand the traditional and modern approaches to organizational design.
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