Organizing and Staffing Principles Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of organizing in management?

  • To motivate employees to perform better
  • To allocate resources efficiently and effectively (correct)
  • To determine the products or services a company will offer
  • To select the best employees for the organization

    • In the context of management, what is the main difference between centralization and decentralization of authority and responsibility?

  • Centralization encourages risk-taking, whereas decentralization hinders innovation
  • Centralization focuses on cross-departmental collaboration, while decentralization emphasizes individual department autonomy
  • Centralization promotes employee empowerment, while decentralization restricts employee decision-making
  • Centralization involves concentration of decision-making power at the top level, whereas decentralization disperses decision-making throughout the organization (correct)

    • What is the significance of staffing in an organization?

  • Staffing safeguards the organization from external competition and market changes
  • Staffing focuses on reducing employee turnover rate within the organization
  • Staffing helps in selecting and developing the right people for various positions in the organization (correct)
  • Staffing ensures that employees comply with company policies

    • Which of the following types of organization involves grouping activities based on functions performed?

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

    What is the main difference between MBO and MBE?

    <p>MBO emphasizes goal setting and achievement, while MBE emphasizes employee empowerment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of staffing, what is the span of control?

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

    In the context of management, what does centralization of authority involve?

    <p>Concentrating decision-making authority at the top levels of management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main purposes of departmentation in an organization?

    <p>To group jobs based on similar activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of committees in an organization?

    <p>To facilitate discussion and decision-making on specific issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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