C5 QM: org. design towards quality

Definition of organizational structure

• The hierarchy and arrangement of roles, responsibilities, and relationships within an organization.

• The physical layout of office spaces within an organization.

• The annual financial report detailing the organization's revenue and expenses.

• The marketing strategies used to promote products or services.

following are the types of organizational structure EXCEPT

• Functional structure

• Divisional structure

• Matrix structure

• Market structure

functional structure is

• A structure based on geographic regions or territories.

• A structure organized around specific products or services.

• A structure where departments are divided based on specialized functions or tasks.

• A structure where employees work remotely from different locations.

divisional structure is

• A structure where departments are divided based on specialized functions or tasks.

• A structure where employees work remotely from different locations.

• A structure organized around specific geographic regions, products, or customer groups.

• a structure where employees are organized based on their level of authority within the organization.

matrix structure

• A structure where departments are divided based on specialized functions or tasks.

• A structure organized around specific geographic regions, products, or customer groups.

• A structure where employees work remotely from different locations.

• A structure where employees report to both functional managers and project managers simultaneously.

In a functional organizational structure, which of the following is true?

• Each department is organized based on specific geographic regions.

• Employees work independently without reporting to any manager.

• Departments are divided based on specialized functions or tasks.

• Communication and decision-making flow horizontally within departments.

Which organizational structure is likely employed by Toyota Motor Corporation to manage its diverse product lines and global operations?

• Functional structure

• Divisional struture

• matrix structure

• network structure

Which organizational structure is commonly used by consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group, where employees work on projects across different industries and functions, reporting to both functional managers and project managers?

• Functional structure

• Divisional structure

• Matrix structure

• Network structure