Organizational Structure Quiz

What is a tall organizational structure?

• A tall organizational structure is characterized by a lack of management levels and a wide span of control.

• A tall organizational structure is characterized by a lack of hierarchy and a narrow span of control.

• A tall organizational structure is characterized by a flat hierarchy and a wide span of control.

• A tall organizational structure is characterized by multiple levels of management and a narrow span of control.

What are the characteristics of a tall organization?

• Multiple levels of management, narrow span of control, formal communication structure

• Flat organization, informal communication, wide span of control

• Centralized decision-making, informal hierarchy, flexible communication structure

• Few levels of management, wide span of control, informal communication structure

What are the disadvantages of a tall organizational structure?

• Open communication, efficient decision-making, and a flexible hierarchy

• Communication barriers, slow decision-making, and a rigid hierarchy

• Efficient communication, quick decision-making, and a collaborative hierarchy

• Flexible communication, fast decision-making, and a flat hierarchy

What is a flat organizational structure?

• A structure with only top-level management

• A structure with few or no levels of middle management

• A structure with multiple levels of middle management

• A structure with no employees

What are the characteristics of a flat organization?

• Fewer levels of management, decentralized decision-making, employee empowerment, and collaboration

• Numerous levels of management and rigid structure

• Limited employee involvement and collaboration

• Strict hierarchy and centralized decision-making

What are the advantages of a flat organizational structure?

• Improved communication, faster decision-making, and increased employee empowerment

• Less accountability, more confusion, and decreased employee engagement

• More bureaucracy, less flexibility, and decreased employee morale

• Decreased communication, slower decision-making, and decreased employee empowerment

What are the disadvantages of a flat organizational structure?

• Clear communication and decision-making

• Better employee morale and satisfaction

• Disadvantages of a flat organizational structure include lack of clear hierarchy, potential for confusion, and difficulty in decision-making.

• Increased efficiency and productivity

What is a broad span of control?

• A situation where a manager supervises a small number of subordinates

• A situation where a manager supervises a large number of subordinates

• A situation where a manager has no subordinates to supervise

• A situation where a manager only supervises employees on the same level

What are the advantages of a broad span of control?

• Decreased efficiency and productivity

• Limited communication and collaboration

• Efficient communication and decision-making, faster response times

• Increased bureaucracy and slower decision-making

What are the challenges of a broad span of control?

• Easy communication, supervision, and decision-making

• Difficulties in communication, supervision, and decision-making

• No challenges at all

• Increased efficiency, productivity, and coordination