Organizational Structure
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What are the six basic elements of organizational structure?

  • Centralization, decentralization, work specialization, employee turnover, chain of command, departmentalization
  • Chain of command, span of control, departmentalization, work specialization, degree of formalization, employee morale
  • Departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization, work specialization, degree of formalization (correct)
  • Work specialization, departmentalization, employee turnover, centralization, span of control, chain of command
  • What does work specialization refer to?

  • The balance between centralization and decentralization in an organization
  • The degree to which activities are subdivided into separate jobs (correct)
  • The hierarchy of authority within an organization
  • The division of tasks among different departments
  • What can an ineffective organizational structure cause?

  • Lost profits, rapid employee turnover, loss in productivity (correct)
  • Increased employee morale, increased productivity, increased profits
  • Decreased employee turnover, increased profits, decreased productivity
  • Increased employee turnover, decreased profits, increased productivity
  • How do the elements of organizational structure affect workers?

    <p>They affect how workers engage with each other, management and their jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a strategic, carefully planned organizational structure?

    <p>To help a business run effectively and efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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