Organizational Structure Concepts Quiz
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What is the primary focus of functional departmentalization?

  • Grouping jobs by customer type
  • Grouping jobs by functions performed (correct)
  • Grouping jobs by geographic territory
  • Grouping jobs by product line

    • What does the concept of 'Unity of Command' emphasize in an organizational structure?

  • An employee should report to only one supervisor (correct)
  • Decision-making is decentralized
  • The chain of command is flexible
  • An employee has multiple bosses

    • Which of the following best describes centralization in an organization?

  • Employee autonomy is prioritized over management
  • Decision-making is concentrated at upper levels (correct)
  • Decision-making is spread evenly across all levels
  • Authority is delegated throughout the organization

    • What is meant by 'Span of Control' in an organizational context?

    <p>The number of employees supervised by a manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is geographical departmentalization organized?

    <p>By territory or geography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the rights of a manager to direct the work of others?

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

    What does the 'Chain of Command' clarify within an organization?

    <p>Who reports to whom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'responsibility' signify in a managerial context?

    <p>The expectation to perform assigned tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of a boundaryless organization?

    <p>Limitless spans of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational structure consists of a small core of employees and temporary specialists?

    <p>Virtual organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a network organization typically operate?

    <p>By outsourcing major business functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a modular organization?

    <p>Dependence on outside suppliers for product components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a learning organization?

    <p>Rigid leadership control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does leadership play in a learning organization?

    <p>Providing a shared vision of the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of breaking down internal boundaries in an organization?

    <p>To enhance decision-making speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational design focuses on continuous learning and knowledge management?

    <p>Learning organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does organizational design primarily involve?

    <p>Developing and changing an organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six key elements of organizational design?

    <p>Resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of work specialization in an organization?

    <p>To divide work into specific jobs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Overspecialization in a job can lead to which of the following issues?

    <p>Human diseconomies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'span of control' in an organizational context?

    <p>The number of subordinates a manager oversees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does centralization have in an organization?

    <p>Management retains most decision-making authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does formalization refer to in an organizational structure?

    <p>How strictly job descriptions and procedures are defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a fundamental purpose of organizing within an organization?

    <p>Establishing relationships among individuals and groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizational design is characterized by low departmentalization and wide spans of control?

    <p>Simple structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of mechanistic organizations compared to organic organizations?

    <p>High formalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organizational design are divisions composed of separate business units with limited autonomy?

    <p>Divisional structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one disadvantage of a contemporary team structure?

    <p>Pressure on teams to perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of organic organizations?

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

    What is a common advantage of team structures in organizations?

    <p>Reduced departmental barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does centralization in an organizational design imply?

    <p>Authority concentrated at the top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the functional structure of an organization?

    <p>Departmentalization by function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an organization with high centralization?

    <p>Decisions made by upper-level managers are executed directly by employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that leads to more decentralization in an organization?

    <p>The environment is complex and uncertain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employee empowerment primarily refers to which of the following?

    <p>Increasing decision-making authority for employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a condition that would favor centralization?

    <p>The organization operates in a stable environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does formalization in an organization refer to?

    <p>The degree to which job roles are standardized and guided by rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario is more likely to result in decentralized decision-making?

    <p>The corporate culture promotes participation and input from all levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to encourage centralization in an organization?

    <p>The decisions being made are significant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what extent do lower-level managers need to be involved to promote decentralization?

    <p>They must be highly experienced and capable of making decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary feature of the matrix-project structure?

    <p>Specialists from different functional areas are assigned to projects but return to their areas afterward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of a boundaryless structure?

    <p>It is highly flexible and responsive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of the matrix-project structure?

    <p>Involves task and personality conflicts among team members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the project structure differ from the matrix structure?

    <p>Employees in project structures work continuously on new projects without returning to functional areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be considered a significant challenge of implementing a boundaryless structure?

    <p>Increased difficulty in communication and a potential lack of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of organization primarily relies on self-managed teams?

    <p>Team structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that distinguishes the matrix structure from the project structure?

    <p>Matrix structures involve specialists reporting to two managers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a disadvantage of the matrix-project structure?

    <p>Team conflicts arising from differing management styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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