Organizational Structure Quiz

What is the purpose of an organizational chart?

• To allocate resources

• To define roles and responsibilities

• To coordinate efforts

• To show departmental tasks

What is work specialization also known as?

• Division of labor

• Chain of command

• Delegation of responsibilities

• Span of management

What is the disadvantage of extensive specialization?

• Risk of isolation for employees

• Performing small and boring jobs

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What does the chain of command define?

• Roles and responsibilities

• Departmental tasks

• Authority and reporting relationships

• Order and logic within the organization

What is delegation of responsibilities?

• Transferring authority and responsibility to lower positions

• Allocating resources to achieve objectives

• Dividing tasks into individual jobs

• Determining the number of employees reporting to a supervisor

What does span of management determine?

• How closely a supervisor can monitor subordinates

• The number of employees reporting to a supervisor

• The level of centralization in an organization

• The degree of work specialization

What is a characteristic of a flat structure?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Multiple layers of management

• Slow communication flow

• Narrow job responsibilities

What is a characteristic of a tall structure?

• Centralized decision-making

• Fewer levels of hierarchy

• Fast communication flow

• Wide range of responsibilities

Which approach to departmentalization groups people based on common skills and activities?

• Vertical functional

• Divisional

• Horizontal matrix

• Team-based

What is the purpose of a virtual network approach to departmentalization?

• To develop expertise and optimize processes

• To increase motivation and job satisfaction

• To foster coordination and communication

• To connect with other organizations for vital functions