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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does centralization refer to in an organization?

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

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

<p>Decentralization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does formalization in an organization relate to?

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

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

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

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

<p>Mass production (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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