ASM453 CHAPTER 1 Organizational Principles

FEB 2022, JULY 2023

The ability of an individual to inform others of what he or she expects them to do and to expect that they will do as asked is called 

• power.

• delegate.

• authority.

• responsibility.

FEB 2023

The following statements are true EXCEPT

"Objectives tend to be more meaningful when they ..... "

• improve employee morale.

• are written in the context of outcomes.

• contain a time reference.

• are challenging but attainable.

FEB 2023

The following statements are true EXCEPT

"Supervisors avoid delegating authority because they ....."

• lack of confidence in their subordinates.

• lack technical competence.

• lack an understanding of the nature of the supervisory role.

• lack empathy.

JUN 2018

Encik Rahim is the Assistant Manager and he reports to Encik Kadir, the Human Resource Manager. This refers to

• span of control.

• interrelated functions.

• definition of objectives.

• chain of command.

FEB 2023

Which of the following statement best describes the Span of Control?

• Obligation that those who have been asked by a manger or supervisor to do something as they have been asked.

• Number of subordinates an individual is able to supervise effectively.

• Several individuals located throughout the organization with control or authority over related activities.

• Direct authority flows vertically from the top hierarchical levels, through the middle levels, and to the bottom levels.

Which of the following organization principles encourages employees to participate as much as possible in decision making?

• Span of control

• Work assignment

• Unity of command

• Employee empowerment

Responsibility in organization principles is best described as

• integration of various tasks designed.

• organization of resources in managing process.

• utilization of specialization to achieve efficiency.

• obligation and accountability for properly performing work assigned.

Which of the following organizational principles encourages related activities to be grouped together into one functional area to maximize coordination activities?

• Span of control

• Unity of command

• Chain of command

• Interrelated functions

In the organization principles, empowered employees are

• proud of their workmanship.

• motivated by intrinsic rewards such as money.

• restricted to take all actions without their supervisor's approval.

• encouraged to participate in as many as possible decision making.

The nature of the supervisor's responsibilities is a significant factor in determining the number of subordinates under a supervisor. Which of the following organizational principle is described in the statement?

• Span of control

• Unity of command

• Chain of command

• Interrelated functions