B.M. 1.05 The Organizing Management Function

What is the result of clearly defined roles in organizing?

• Increased confusion

• Minimized confusion and prevention of overlapping tasks

• Reduced productivity

• Increased costs

What is one decision involved in the organizing management function?

• A) Division of labor

• B) Marketing strategy

• C) Financial planning

• D) Product design

How does division of labor improve productivity?

• By allowing employees to focus on specific areas

• By increasing the number of tasks

• By reducing employee specialization

• By eliminating team collaboration.

What is the result of improper delegation of authority?

• Employee growth

• Confusion or errors

• Increased productivity

• Better decision making

What does a wide span of control mean?

• One manager oversees many employees

• One manager oversees few employees

• Many managers oversee one employee

• No managers are involved.

Why is coordination essential in management?

• To ensure departments work together

• To increase competition

• To reduce employee interaction

• To eliminate communication

What is the first step in the organizing process?

• Determining work activities

• Hiring new employees

• Creating a marketing plan

• Designing a product.

How are activities grouped in the organizing process?

• Based on function, product, geography, or other factors

• Randomly

• By employee preference

• By customer demand

What does effective coordination prevent?

• Siloed work environments

• Increased competition

• Employee promotions

• Higher salaries

Which of the following factors influence a manager's organizing decisions?

• Company size

• Strategy

• Environmental conditions

• All of the above.