Understanding Organisational Structures

What is a characteristic of a flat organisational structure?

• Many layers of management

• Few levels of hierarchy

• Centralised decision-making

• Long chain of command

Which of the following is an advantage of a flat organisational structure?

• Increased bureaucracy

• Faster decision-making

• More levels of management

• Greater control by top management

What is a disadvantage of a hierarchical organisational structure?

• Lack of clear authority

• Slow communication

• Limited specialisation

• High employee autonomy

In a matrix organisational structure, employees report to:

• Only one manager

• Multiple managers

• No manager

• A single team leader

Which of the following best describes a functional organisational structure?

• Organised by product lines

• Organised by geographical regions

• Organised by specific functions or departments

• Organised by customer types

What is the primary purpose of delegation in an organisation?

• To centralise decision-making

• To reduce employee workload

• To empower subordinates

• To increase managerial control

Which of the following is a key component of effective communication in an organisation?

• Ambiguity

• Clarity

• Complexity

• Exclusivity

What does the term "chain of command" refer to in an organisational context?

• The sequence of authority from top to bottom

• The number of employees in a department

• The process of hiring new staff

• The method of distributing resources

Who are considered subordinates in an organisational structure?

• Employees at the top level

• Employees who report to a manager

• External stakeholders

• Customers

What does "span of control" refer to in an organisational structure?

• The number of levels in the hierarchy

• The number of subordinates a manager supervises

• The distance between offices

• The total number of employees