Understanding Business Organisations Lecture 3

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In an organic structure, what is the primary basis of authority?

  • Age
  • Tenure
  • Position in the hierarchy
  • Expertise (correct)

What is a characteristic of communication in an organic structure?

  • Formal and structured
  • Mainly vertical
  • Rigorous and frequent
  • Mainly horizontal (correct)

What is the primary focus of an organic structure?

  • Horizontal aspect of the structure (correct)
  • Policy implementation
  • Rigorous reporting
  • Vertical hierarchy

How are tasks defined in an organic structure?

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

What is a feature of an organic structure?

<p>Cross-functional teams (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an organic structure?

<p>To support organisational goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an Organic Organisation?

<p>Network structure of contacts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an Organic Organisation, what is the main focus of employees?

<p>Contribute experience to common tasks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between contingency factors and organisational structure in successful organisations?

<p>There is a good fit between contingency factors and structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organisation structure is encouraged by a differentiation strategy?

<p>Matrix or team-based structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct fit for an organisation operating in an uncertain environment?

<p>Organic structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of organisations in the Maturity stage?

<p>Large and mechanistic, with strong vertical system and lots of rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the study that identified three broad types of manufacturing processes?

<p>Woodward's Manufacturing Technology Study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of interdependence is characterised by constant exchanges between departments?

<p>Reciprocal interdependence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the contingency approach to organisation structure?

<p>The most effective structure will depend upon the situation in which the organisation is operating (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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