Principles of Organizational Structure Quiz
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What type of organizational design is characterized by assigning specialists from different functional departments to work on one or more projects?

  • Traditional Organizational Design
  • Work Team Structure
  • Organic Design
  • Matrix Organization (correct)

    • Which organizational structure emphasizes the free flow of information and ideas to drive innovation?

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Organic Design (correct)
  • Matrix Organization
  • Work Team Structure

    • In which type of organizational structure do employees continuously work on projects?

  • Traditional Organizational Design
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Matrix Organization
  • Organic Design (correct)

    • What is the key issue associated with a Matrix Organization?

    <p>Lack of unity of command due to dual reporting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the management principle that emphasizes that each person should report to only one manager?

    <p>Unity of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of environment is more decentralization preferred?

    <p>When the company is large and geographically dispersed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does span of control refer to in management?

    <p>The number of employees a manager can efficiently and effectively manage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is more centralization preferred in an organization?

    <p>When decisions are significant and the effective implementation of company strategies depends on managers retaining flexibility to make decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does centralization refer to in an organization?

    <p>Concentration of decision making at upper levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor refers to giving employees more authority to make decisions?

    <p>Decentralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does formalization in an organization relate to?

    <p>Standardization of jobs and employee behavior guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of environment can mechanistic designs be more effective?

    <p>Stable and simple environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which production type is characterized by low formalization and high horizontal differentiation?

    <p>Mass production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'organismic' refer to in the context of organizational structure?

    <p>Low vertical differentiation, low formalization, and high horizontal differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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