17 Questions
What is the primary focus of the dimension that deals with the arrangement of roles and processes in an organisation?
The fluidity and adaptability of roles and processes
In an organisation with a high concentration of authority, where are key decisions typically made?
At the top of the organisation's hierarchy
What is the likely outcome of a low concentration of authority in an organisation?
A sense of autonomy and flexibility among lower-level units and individuals
What aspect of an organisation's structure is reflected in the dimension of concentration of authority?
Its ownership model and governance
What is the primary consequence of centralising authority in an organisation's hierarchy?
A more uniform and controlled environment
What is the likely outcome of decentralising authority in an organisation?
A distribution of decision-making power among various levels and units
What is the primary effect of complex digital work on organisations?
The emergence of new managerial roles
What is the primary function of enterprise-wide technologies in organisations?
To enable internal open communication and collaboration
What is the expected outcome of integrating open models of operating in organisations?
The facilitation of community building and open communication
What is the primary characteristic of emerging forms of organisation?
A partial self-determination and ability to perform managerial roles
What is the primary impact of new types of complex digital work on the core of organisations?
The demand for meaningful assembly of new work
What is the primary focus of the dimension that evaluates the mechanism of work coordination and oversight within an organisation?
Line control of workflow
Which type of organisational structure exhibits high levels of both structuring of activities and concentration of authority?
Full Bureaucracy
What is the consequence of low line control of workflow in an organisation?
Minimised direct intervention of line managers
Which of the following is a characteristic of an organisation with high line control of workflow?
Predominant reliance on direct, personal supervision by managers
What is the primary objective of an organisation that adopts a full bureaucracy structure?
To centralise decision-making processes
What is the outcome of an organisation that relies on impersonal means such as standardised procedures and performance metrics to guide work activities?
Minimised direct intervention of line managers
Learn about the different categories of organizational structures, including low structuring and its impact on operational flexibility. Understand how decision-making power is distributed within an organization and its effects on the work environment.
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