Organizational Structure Quiz

What does authority refer to in an organization?

• The level of hierarchy

• The power to make decisions

• The official rights to give orders

• The number of employees

What is bureaucracy in the context of an organization?

• A type of management style

• Administrative systems and formal policies

• A flat organizational structure

• A method of delegation

What does centralization mean in an organization?

• A flat structure with few levels

• Decision-making by a small group of senior managers

• Delegation of authority throughout the organization

• A method of reducing management layers

What does the chain of command refer to?

• The informal relationships in an organization

• The number of employees managed

• The delegation of tasks

• The formal lines of authority

What is decentralization?

• Decision-making by a central group

• Delegation of authority throughout the organization

• A method of reducing layers of management

• A type of organizational chart

What does delayering involve?

• Adding more management layers

• Removing layers in the hierarchical structure

• Increasing the number of employees

• Creating a matrix structure

What is delegation in management?

• The process of making decisions

• Creating a flat structure

• Entrusting authority to a subordinate

• Establishing formal policies

What characterizes a flat structure?

• Many levels in the hierarchy

• Few levels in the organizational hierarchy

• A complex chain of command

• High levels of bureaucracy

What do levels of hierarchy refer to?

• The delegation of tasks

• The number of layers of formal authority

• The number of employees in an organization

• The span of control of managers

Who is considered a line manager?

• A manager with indirect authority

• A manager with direct authority over employees

• A manager responsible for administrative tasks

• A manager in charge of multiple departments