10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key component in defining organization structure?
Organizational Culture and Values
In the context of organization design, what does the term 'span of control' refer to?
The number of managers and supervisors a manager directly oversees
What does the Organization Chart represent?
The formal reporting relationships within the organization
According to the text, how does strategic direction affect organization design?
It leads to a change in organizational structure
What is the main focus of Mechanistic vs. Organic Design discussed by Prof. Dr. Riham Adel?
The influence of organizational culture on structure
Which organizational structure is characterized by grouping people with similar skills and tasks into formal work units?
Functional Structure
In which organizational structure are people grouped based on working on the same product, serving similar customers, or being located in the same area?
Divisional Structure
Which organizational structure emphasizes sharing scarce resources, managing complex and uncertain external environment, and maintaining a balance of power between functional and divisional forms?
Matrix Structure
Which organizational structure promotes cross-functional, self-directed teams, empowerment, and a culture of open trust and collaboration?
Team-Product Structure
Which widespread design trend involves outsourcing most major functions or processes and coordinating activities from a small headquarters organization?
Network Structure
Study Notes
Organization Structure
- A key component in defining organization structure is NOT included in the options.
Span of Control
- Refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.
Organization Chart
- Represents the organizational structure, showing the relationships between different positions and departments.
Strategic Direction
- Affects organization design by influencing the choice of structure, which in turn impacts the organization's ability to achieve its goals.
Mechanistic vs. Organic Design
- Focuses on the contrast between rigid, bureaucratic structures (mechanistic) and flexible, adaptive structures (organic) in organizations.
Functional Structure
- Characterized by grouping people with similar skills and tasks into formal work units.
Divisional Structure
- Involves grouping people based on working on the same product, serving similar customers, or being located in the same area.
Matrix Structure
- Emphasizes sharing scarce resources, managing complex and uncertain external environments, and maintaining a balance of power between functional and divisional forms.
Organic Structure
- Promotes cross-functional, self-directed teams, empowerment, and a culture of open trust and collaboration.
Virtual Organization
- A widespread design trend that involves outsourcing most major functions or processes and coordinating activities from a small headquarters organization.
Test your knowledge of principles of effective organization design with this quiz based on the Strategic Management course content. The quiz covers topics such as ineffective structures, contingency theory, and mechanistic vs. organic design.
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