Organizing Process Steps Quiz

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What was considered the most important step in Wipro's journey to becoming a global giant?

Centralizing management system

Restructuring Wipro (correct)

Separating subsidiaries by geography

Outsourcing accounting functions

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a competitor for Wipro in the text?

Tata Consultancy Services

Accenture

IBM

Infosys (correct)

What was the strategy employed by Wipro to empower its business leaders with growth responsibility?

Adding more layers of executives

Outsourcing all functions

Decentralized management system (correct)

Reducing annual earnings

How much annual earnings does each subsidiary of Wipro bring in, as mentioned in the text?

$300 million Signup and view all the answers

What did Wipro do to remove an entire layer of executives as mentioned in the text?

De-layered the organization Signup and view all the answers

What was the driving force behind Wipro's restructuring process according to the text?

Goal towards improved customer orientation Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of organizing according to the text?

Identification and division of work Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grouping activities that are similar in nature during the organizing process?

To facilitate specialisation Signup and view all the answers

According to Louis Allen, what is the purpose of organizing in an enterprise?

To define and group enterprise activities Signup and view all the answers

How does organizing enable people to work most effectively together in accomplishing objectives?

By creating manageable activities and reporting relationships Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assign quotas to groups during the organizing process?

To encourage burden-sharing Signup and view all the answers

In organizing, why is it crucial to develop reporting relationships among employees?

To ensure efficient work completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing coordinating relationships among the different task groups?

To ensure smooth interaction and clarity about each group's contribution Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organising, what does 'assembling resources' refer to?

Putting together all necessary resources in an organized way Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the process of organising?

To integrate human efforts and resources for achieving specific goals Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to clarify jobs and working relationships in the process of organising?

To ensure efficiency and effectiveness in task execution Signup and view all the answers

What would be the result if all students decide to unload a shipment of new releases 'in their own way'?

Mass confusion Signup and view all the answers

How does organising contribute to achieving identified and desired results (goals)?

By effectively deploying resources and coordinating human efforts Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a functional structure according to the text?

It may lead to problems in coordination as information has to be exchanged across departments Signup and view all the answers

How can pursuing departmental interests over organisational interests affect a functional structure?

It may lead to functional empires where a particular function is overemphasized Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of conflicts between departments in a functional structure?

Harmful impact on fulfilling organisational interest Signup and view all the answers

In a functional structure, what may happen when the interests of two or more departments are not compatible?

Conflict of interests and harmful impact on organisational interest fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

How does a functional structure affect the emphasis on overall enterprise objectives?

It places less emphasis on overall enterprise objectives than the objectives pursued by a functional head Signup and view all the answers

What impact can interdepartmental conflicts have on a functional structure?

Harmful effects on fulfilling organisational interest Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a tendency towards decentralised decision making in large organisations?

Employees directly involved with operations have more knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of decentralisation on authority according to the text?

Philosophy implying selective dispersal of authority. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of recognising the decision maker's need for autonomy in decentralisation?

It reflects the philosophy behind decentralisation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for management to carefully select decisions for lower levels in decentralisation?

To ensure effective implementation of decisions. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the need for a balance between centralisation and decentralisation in organisations?

Organisational size and complexity. Signup and view all the answers

How does decentralisation differ from delegation according to the text?

Delegation is selective dispersal of authority. Signup and view all the answers