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What defines structure in a business organization?
What defines structure in a business organization?
- The public purposes for which it is formed
- The income earned for owners
- Only the organization chart
- All the people, positions, procedures, processes, culture, technology and related elements (correct)
Why must an organization change its structure when changing its strategy?
Why must an organization change its structure when changing its strategy?
- To increase income for owners
- To maintain the old strategy
- To ensure alignment with the new strategy (correct)
- To support public purposes
What happens if an organization changes its structure but not its strategy?
What happens if an organization changes its structure but not its strategy?
- The organization will achieve its mission and goals
- The strategy will change to fit the new structure (correct)
- The organization will earn more income for owners
- The structure will remain aligned with the old strategy
What supports strategy in an organization?
What supports strategy in an organization?
What does organizational structure determine?
What does organizational structure determine?
What is the impact of a wide span of control in a flat structure?
What is the impact of a wide span of control in a flat structure?
What does centralization entail in organizational structure?
What does centralization entail in organizational structure?
What is a characteristic of bureaucracy in organizational structure?
What is a characteristic of bureaucracy in organizational structure?
What does authority indicate in organizational structure?
What does authority indicate in organizational structure?
What is the purpose of developing an organizational structure?
What is the purpose of developing an organizational structure?
What is the impact of decentralization on lower-level employees?
What is the impact of decentralization on lower-level employees?
What sets an upper limit on subordinates one person can supervise effectively?
What sets an upper limit on subordinates one person can supervise effectively?
What creates formal lines of authority and specifies reporting relationships?
What creates formal lines of authority and specifies reporting relationships?
What does responsibility indicate in organizational structure?
What does responsibility indicate in organizational structure?
What is true about tall structures in organizational settings?
What is true about tall structures in organizational settings?
What distinguishes teams from groups?
What distinguishes teams from groups?
What characterizes temporary teams?
What characterizes temporary teams?
What has been shown to increase job satisfaction and self-esteem in teams?
What has been shown to increase job satisfaction and self-esteem in teams?
What is a recommended team size to avoid coordination and interaction challenges?
What is a recommended team size to avoid coordination and interaction challenges?
What influences responses to incentives, organizational structure, and business strategies?
What influences responses to incentives, organizational structure, and business strategies?
Which managers focus on controlling and directing management functions?
Which managers focus on controlling and directing management functions?
What are the stages of group development according to Bruce Tuckman?
What are the stages of group development according to Bruce Tuckman?
What is the defining characteristic that differentiates groups from teams?
What is the defining characteristic that differentiates groups from teams?
What is crucial for effective management according to the text?
What is crucial for effective management according to the text?
What occurs during the norming stage of group development?
What occurs during the norming stage of group development?
What type of organizations have more motivation and involvement according to the text?
What type of organizations have more motivation and involvement according to the text?
What is the role of first-level managers in shaping a company's image?
What is the role of first-level managers in shaping a company's image?
What is the primary focus of middle-level managers?
What is the primary focus of middle-level managers?
What is a characteristic of informal groups in organizations?
What is a characteristic of informal groups in organizations?
What is a challenge posed by the adjourning stage of group development?
What is a challenge posed by the adjourning stage of group development?
What is an advantage of team-based organizations according to the text?
What is an advantage of team-based organizations according to the text?
What type of structure divides the organization around processes like research, manufacturing, and sales?
What type of structure divides the organization around processes like research, manufacturing, and sales?
Which type of structure is a hybrid of functional and divisional structures?
Which type of structure is a hybrid of functional and divisional structures?
What do organizational charts visually depict?
What do organizational charts visually depict?
In which type of structure can coordination and communication between departments be restricted due to separate working units?
In which type of structure can coordination and communication between departments be restricted due to separate working units?
What are the three levels of managers in organizations?
What are the three levels of managers in organizations?
What specific responsibilities do top-level managers have?
What specific responsibilities do top-level managers have?
What is a characteristic of matrix organizations?
What is a characteristic of matrix organizations?
What do middle-level managers execute?
What do middle-level managers execute?
What is the focus of divisional structure?
What is the focus of divisional structure?
What is the main concern regarding functional structures?
What is the main concern regarding functional structures?
What do top-level managers oversee?
What do top-level managers oversee?
What is a characteristic of organizational charts?
What is a characteristic of organizational charts?
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Study Notes
Organizational Structures and Management Levels
- Functional structure can restrict coordination and communication between departments due to separate working units
- Divisional structure is used in larger companies with separate smaller organizations for different products or market areas
- Process structure divides the organization around processes like research, manufacturing, and sales, focusing on customer satisfaction
- Matrix structure is a hybrid of functional and divisional structures, creating power struggles and requiring clear communication
- Matrix organizations can be weak, strong, or balanced, each with specific characteristics and levels of control
- Organizational charts visually depict the structure, roles, responsibilities, and relationships within an organization
- Organizational charts can represent the entire organization or specific departments or units
- There are three levels of managers in organizations: first-level, middle-level, and top-level managers
- Each level of managers has specific responsibilities and job titles
- Top-level managers oversee all departments, develop goals and strategic plans, and mobilize outside resources
- Middle-level managers are responsible for the functioning of their department, execute plans, and provide guidance to lower-level managers
- Middle-level managers design and implement effective work systems, monitor group-level performance, and resolve problems within work groups
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