Principles of Organization

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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?

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?

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?

A manager can only supervise a limited number effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does stability refer to in the context of organization structure?

Capacity to withstand losses of key personnel without significant impact Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial for effective functioning in an organization according to the text?

Two-way communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Line, Military, or Scalar Organization as described in the text?

Hierarchical structure with clear reporting lines Signup and view all the answers

What does unity of direction facilitate in an organization's structure?

Unifies and coordinates activities at various levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of defining the authority of each manager clearly?

To facilitate effective communication and coordination Signup and view all the answers

How does a large number of levels in an organization impact communication and coordination?

It creates difficulty in effective communication and coordination Signup and view all the answers

Why should a sound organization avoid complicated procedures, red-tape, and excessive control complication?

To enhance flexibility and adaptability Signup and view all the answers

What does balance, as a principle, advocate for in an organization's structure?

Reasonable distribution of department sizes Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of laying down principles of organization?

How does specialization contribute to effective organization?

What is the definition of span of control in management?

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?

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 does unity of direction facilitate in an organization's structure?

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?

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?

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