Organizational Structures Quiz

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Which type of organization chart represents the traditional top-down structure of an organization?

  • Flat organization chart
  • Matrix organization chart
  • Divisional organization chart
  • Hierarchical organization chart (correct)

Which type of organization chart is used in complex organizations where employees report to multiple supervisors?

  • Hierarchical organization chart
  • Matrix organization chart (correct)
  • Flat organization chart
  • Divisional organization chart

Which type of organization chart promotes collaboration, quick decision-making, and a sense of empowerment?

  • Divisional organization chart
  • Hierarchical organization chart
  • Matrix organization chart
  • Flat organization chart (correct)

Which type of organization chart clearly shows reporting relationships and the chain of command?

<p>Hierarchical organization chart (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of organization chart can lead to confusion and conflicts due to dual reporting?

<p>Matrix organization chart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Organization Charts

  • A traditional top-down structure is represented by a Tall Organization Chart, which depicts a hierarchical structure with a clear chain of command.
  • Matrix Organization Charts are used in complex organizations where employees report to multiple supervisors, facilitating collaboration and resource allocation.
  • Flat Organization Charts promote collaboration, quick decision-making, and a sense of empowerment by minimizing layers of management and encouraging distributed decision-making.
  • Hierarchical Organization Charts clearly show reporting relationships and the chain of command, providing a visual representation of an organization's structure.
  • Matrix Organization Charts can lead to confusion and conflicts due to dual reporting, where employees report to multiple supervisors, potentially causing role ambiguity and conflicting priorities.

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