Chapter 5: Organizing

What is the second function of management?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

According to Lewis, Goodman, and Fandt, what does organizing refer to?

• Analyzing financial data

• Motivating employees

• Setting goals and objectives

• Delegating and coordinating tasks and resources

Which of the following is NOT one of the resources that managers organize?

• Informational

• Human

• Technological

• Financial

What is the importance of organizing in sports organizations?

• Increasing inefficiency

• Generating effective group action

• Creating chaos

• Avoiding responsibilities

Which theory of organizing focuses on the hierarchy and division of labor?

• Behavioral Theory

• Modern Organizational Theory

• Neoclassical Theory

• Classical Theory

What is the main idea behind work specialization in organizational design?

• Employees work independently

• Employees switch roles frequently

• Tasks are divided into separate jobs

• Each employee does the entire job

Which form of departmentalization groups jobs based on product lines?

• Product

• Geographical

• Functional

• Process

What does the chain of command clarify in an organization?

• Who reports to whom

• Marketing strategies

• Employee salaries

• Company profits

What does span of control refer to?

• Number of employees who can be supervised

• Number of office locations

• Number of products sold

• Number of work hours

What is the concept of unity of command?

• Employees can report to multiple bosses

• Employees report to no one

• Employees have no boss

• Employees report to one boss