Organizational Structures Quiz

What is a key characteristic of a functional organizational structure?

• Team members report to both a functional manager and a project manager

• The organization is divided into semi-autonomous divisions

• Employees are grouped based on their specific functions or roles

• The organization is structured based on geographic regions

Which company is an example of a functional organizational structure in the Philippines?

• SM Investments Corporation

• Jollibee Foods Corporation

• Globe Telecom

• Ayala Land Inc.

In a divisional structure, divisions are often based on:

• Functions or roles of employees

• Product lines, geographic regions, or markets

• Project teams and temporary assignments

• Matrix and hybrid approaches

Which of the following is an advantage of a matrix organizational structure?

• Clear focus on divisional performance

• Specialization leading to operational efficiency

• Enhanced collaboration across departments

• Simplified reporting relationships

Which company exemplifies a matrix organizational structure?

• Ayala Land Inc.

• Globe Telecom

• Jollibee Foods Corporation

• SM Investments Corporation

What is one of the primary advantages of a geographic organizational structure?

• It allows for targeted strategies that address local needs and preferences

• It promotes deep specialization within functional areas

• It encourages cross-functional collaboration and innovation

• It simplifies decision-making by centralizing authority

Which company uses a geographic structure?

• Ayala Land Inc.

• Globe Telecom

• Jollibee Foods Corporation

• GCash (Mynt)

What is a major characteristic of a hybrid organizational structure?

• It combines elements of functional and project-based structures

• It is structured around geographic regions

• It operates entirely virtually without physical offices

• It divides the organization into semi-autonomous divisions

Which company uses a hybrid organizational structure?

• SM Investments Corporation

• Ayala Land Inc.

• GCash (Mynt)

• Jollibee Foods Corporation

Which company is known for having a virtual organizational structure?

• Valve Corporation

• SM Investments Corporation

• Globe Telecom

• Jollibee Foods Corporation