14 Questions
What type of organizational design is characterized by assigning specialists from different functional departments to work on one or more projects?
Matrix Organization
Which organizational structure emphasizes the free flow of information and ideas to drive innovation?
Organic Design
In which type of organizational structure do employees continuously work on projects?
Organic Design
What is the key issue associated with a Matrix Organization?
Lack of unity of command due to dual reporting
What is the management principle that emphasizes that each person should report to only one manager?
Unity of Command
In which type of environment is more decentralization preferred?
When the company is large and geographically dispersed
What does span of control refer to in management?
The number of employees a manager can efficiently and effectively manage
When is more centralization preferred in an organization?
When decisions are significant and the effective implementation of company strategies depends on managers retaining flexibility to make decisions
What does centralization refer to in an organization?
Concentration of decision making at upper levels
Which factor refers to giving employees more authority to make decisions?
Decentralization
What does formalization in an organization relate to?
Standardization of jobs and employee behavior guidance
In which type of environment can mechanistic designs be more effective?
Stable and simple environments
Which production type is characterized by low formalization and high horizontal differentiation?
Mass production
What does the term 'organismic' refer to in the context of organizational structure?
Low vertical differentiation, low formalization, and high horizontal differentiation
Test your knowledge of principles of organizational structure with this quiz. Explore concepts such as work specialization, departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization, decentralization, formalization, authority, and unity of command.
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