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The picture above is an example of ______________ structure.

• Matrix

• Functional

• Bureaucratic

• Divisional

A centralized structure puts authority in one place, with top management.

• True

• False

The span of control describes...

• the number of written rules in the company

• the number of people a supervisor oversees

• the number of levels in a company

• none of the options listed

An organization that puts authority in one place, with top management has a decentralized structure.

• True

• False

Communication flows faster with what kind of structure?

• Flat

• Tall

A decentralized structure gives authority to many different managers to run their own departments.

• True

• False

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed _____.

• a. chain of command

• b. authority

• c. span of control.

• d. unity of command

The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed _____.

• . chain of command

• authority

• power

• unity of command

The _____ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

• A. span of control

• B. unity of command

• C. chain of command

• D. decentralization principle

In an organization that has high centralization, _____.

• the corporate headquarters is located centrally to branch offices

• all top level officials are located within the same geographic area

• action can be taken more quickly to solve problems

• top managers make all the decisions and lower level managers merely carry out directions