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What is the purpose of laying down principles of organization?
What is the purpose of laying down principles of organization?
- To limit the growth of the organization
- To guide the planning of organization structure (correct)
- To dictate the daily operations of the enterprise
- To determine the marketing strategies of the enterprise
How does specialization contribute to effective organization?
How does specialization contribute to effective organization?
- By reducing the need for structured roles
- By dividing activities based on functions and assigning them to specialists (correct)
- By encouraging generalists in the workforce
- By increasing the complexity in the organization
What is the definition of span of control in management?
What is the definition of span of control in management?
- The number of subordinates a manager can directly supervise (correct)
- The total number of employees in an organization
- The geographic locations where a company operates
- The range of products a company offers
How does the number of subordinates an executive can supervise directly affect organizational effectiveness?
How does the number of subordinates an executive can supervise directly affect organizational effectiveness?
What does stability refer to in the context of organization structure?
What does stability refer to in the context of organization structure?
Which factor is crucial for effective functioning in an organization according to the text?
Which factor is crucial for effective functioning in an organization according to the text?
What is the primary characteristic of Line, Military, or Scalar Organization as described in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of Line, Military, or Scalar Organization as described in the text?
What does unity of direction facilitate in an organization's structure?
What does unity of direction facilitate in an organization's structure?
What is the main purpose of defining the authority of each manager clearly?
What is the main purpose of defining the authority of each manager clearly?
How does a large number of levels in an organization impact communication and coordination?
How does a large number of levels in an organization impact communication and coordination?
Why should a sound organization avoid complicated procedures, red-tape, and excessive control complication?
Why should a sound organization avoid complicated procedures, red-tape, and excessive control complication?
What does balance, as a principle, advocate for in an organization's structure?
What does balance, as a principle, advocate for in an organization's structure?
