Types of Divisional Structures Quiz

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What is a key advantage of a product structure?

Allows division managers to become experts in their area (correct)

Removes need for specialization in one product area

Requires direct supervision of division by corporate managers

Limits the use of resources by divisional management

In a geographic structure, divisions are typically broken down by what?

Geographic location (correct)

Product area

Customer types

Market share

What is a key feature of a market structure?

Groups divisions by function and product

Allows managers to be unresponsive to customer needs

Requires direct supervision of customers by managers

Groups divisions according to the kinds of customers they serve (correct)

What characterizes a global geographic structure?

Managers locate different divisions in each world region where the organization operates Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a matrix design structure?

Each employee has two bosses Signup and view all the answers

Why does a product structure allow functional managers to specialize in one product area?

To focus on expertise in specific product areas Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a functional structure?

Makes it easy for managers to monitor and evaluate workers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional structure?

Leads to a preoccupation with own department and losing sight of organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the key responsibility of divisional managers in a product structure?

Devising an appropriate business-level strategy for their specific product division Signup and view all the answers

In a divisional structure, what does a product structure entail?

Placing each distinct product line in its own self-contained division Signup and view all the answers

What does GlaxoSmithKline do to focus on particular clusters of diseases?

Groups research into 8 product divisions Signup and view all the answers

In which type of divisional structure are functions organized based on specific customer needs?

Market structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture?

Organizational design Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the formal system of task and reporting relationships in an organization?

Organizational structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into specific jobs?

Job design Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects the way an organization's structure works?

How to group tasks into individual jobs Signup and view all the answers

In designing organizational structure, what is the process by which managers allocate authority and coordinate functions and divisions?

Market structure Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the way managers create a specific type of organizational structure for efficient operation?

Organizational design Signup and view all the answers

Types of Divisional Structures Quiz

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What is a key advantage of a product structure?

In a geographic structure, divisions are typically broken down by what?

What is a key feature of a market structure?

What characterizes a global geographic structure?

What distinguishes a matrix design structure?

Why does a product structure allow functional managers to specialize in one product area?

What is a characteristic of a functional structure?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional structure?

What is the key responsibility of divisional managers in a product structure?

In a divisional structure, what does a product structure entail?

What does GlaxoSmithKline do to focus on particular clusters of diseases?

In which type of divisional structure are functions organized based on specific customer needs?

What is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture?

Which term refers to the formal system of task and reporting relationships in an organization?

What is the process by which managers decide how to divide tasks into specific jobs?

Which factor affects the way an organization's structure works?

In designing organizational structure, what is the process by which managers allocate authority and coordinate functions and divisions?

Which term refers to the way managers create a specific type of organizational structure for efficient operation?

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