Organizational Structure and Job Design Quiz

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What is the purpose of job rotation in an organization?

To group jobs into manageable units
To simplify supervision
To create specialized equipment
To help workers stay interested in jobs and develop new skills (correct)

Which term refers to the separation of organizational activities into distinct tasks assigned to different individuals?

Job design
Chain of command
Departmentalization by function
Job specialization (correct)

What does organizational departmentalization by function involve?

Grouping jobs based on product lines
Grouping jobs based on customer needs
Grouping jobs based on geographic locations
Grouping jobs related to the same organizational activity (correct)

How does job specialization impact job training within an organization?

It makes job training easier due to the repetitive nature of tasks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of departmentalization by function in an organization?

Simplified supervision and easy coordination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of departmentalization by product?

Causes duplication of specialized activities between departments (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of departmentalization by location?

Requires large administrative staff to coordinate operations across locations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the steps in delegation according to the text?

Assign accountability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does decentralization of authority in an organization entail?

Spreading management authority widely in lower levels of the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a strategic plan in an organization?

To establish broad policies and make major decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resource includes funds used by an organization to meet obligations to investors and creditors?

Financial resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of operational planning within the management process?

Executing tactical plans efficiently (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of SWOT analysis, what do weaknesses (W) represent for an organization?

Internal limitations the company faces in developing plans (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a contingency plan differ from other types of plans in an organization?

It outlines alternative courses of action if primary plans are disrupted (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of control takes place while a work activity is in progress?

Concurrent control (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of management is primarily responsible for developing the mission and determining the strategy of an organization?

Top management (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial specialization involves converting resources into goods and services?

Operations manager (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which key skill of successful managers involves thinking in abstract terms?

Conceptual skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of leadership according to the text?

Guiding and controlling overall fortunes of an organization (A) Signup and view all the answers