Organizational Structure and Division of Tasks
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What defines the tasks, authorities, and responsibilities, and sets out the pattern of relationships between positions in an organizational structure?

  • Cost factors
  • Societal motives
  • Division of tasks (correct)
  • Managerial factors
  • Which type of department supports the organization but does not contribute to the end product?

  • Staff departments (correct)
  • Line departments
  • Steep departments
  • Flat departments
  • Which type of management structure has one manager and a large number of employees?

  • Functional management
  • Flat management (correct)
  • Hierarchical management
  • Steep management
  • What is the advantage of functionalism as a structure in organizations?

    <p>Highly specialized staff members work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the division of tasks based on the location of the organization and workload?

    <p>Societal motives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of department are all positions connected to make the end product?

    <p>Line departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary process in an organization?

    <p>All activities that contribute directly to the making of the product or service and to the overall goal of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Lean Management?

    <p>Minimizing waste in processes and maximizing value for the customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of management structure are clear lines of authority and responsibility common?

    <p>Vertical Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power source is characterized by knowledge and expertise?

    <p>Expert power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of management is responsible for all activities such as sales, marketing, and finance?

    <p>'General' manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the tasks, authorities, and responsibilities, and sets out the pattern of relationships between positions in an organizational structure?

    <p>Authority-hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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