POP QUIZ OBM345

Which of statement below best describe AUTHORITY?

• Obligation that those who have been asked by manager to do something and do as being asked.

• Ability of an individual to delegate authority.

• Ability of an individual to inform others of what he or she expects them do and will do

• Ability of an individual to submit his or her work on time.

It refers to the organizational principle which indicates that an employee should be directly responsible to only one supervisor.

• Chain of Command

• Span of Control

• Work Assignment

• Unity of Command

One of the advantages of centralization is

• work methods and procedures are carried out more uniformly.

• the technical nature of some work cannot be efficiently accommodated.

• the confidential status of materials cannot always be maintained.

• centrally locating an activity may result in more employee time being consumed.

Following are elements that make objective tend to be more meaningful EXCEPT

• are written in the context of outcomes

• contain a time reference.

• are understood and acceptable by employees.

• are challenging but not attainable.

Decentralization means that

• decision tend to be made at or near the top of the organization

• a manager may delegate many activities to a lower-level subordinate.

• places related activities under jurisdiction of several individuals throughout the organization.

• similar activities found throughout an organization are placed under the jurisdiction of one individual.

Choose the CORRECT statement about Employee Empowerment.

• When they are empowered, they are encouraged to participate as much as possible in making decision.

• They are allowed to take all actions without their supervisors approval.

• Older management practices attempted to motivate employees with such intrinsic rewards as money.

• Empowerment is an extrinsic system that is more effective because it instills in employees pride in their workmanship.

The principles that represents a series of superior-subordinate relationships from the highest to the lowest position in the organization is

• span of control.

• unity of command.

• chain of command.

• authority and responsibility.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the use of grapevine to the management?

• It is used to transmit official messages.

• It is based on chain of command.

• It is recognition and socialization for employees

• It is based on formal organization develops over time to meet the employees human needs.

The statements below are common reasons why supervisor avoid from delegating authority EXCEPT?

• Lack of confidence in their subordinates.

• Always believe that they can stay on top by doing it.

• Lack in technical competence.

• Lack understanding of the nature of supervisory role.

The absence of clearly defined job duties and responsibilities makes it more difficult to hold an employee accountable for unsatisfactory performance. This statement is refer to

• Work Assignment

• Unity of Command

• Employee Empowerment

• Interrelated Function