ORGANIZING

What is the primary purpose of organizing in management?

• A. Planning tasks for employees

• B. Structuring resources to achieve objectives

• C. Motivating employees

• D. Managing conflicts

Which of the following is the first step in the organizing process?

• A. Division of labor

• B. Assigning roles

• C. Identifying activities

• D. Establishing authority

A key principle of organizing is the 'division of labor.' What does this mean?

• A. Sharing labor between departments

• B. Specializing tasks for efficiency

• C. Allocating all tasks to one person

• D. Hiring more labor

What is 'span of control' in organizational structure?

• A. The number of subordinates a manager can oversee effectively

• B. The range of products a company offers

• C. The distance between the top and bottom of the hierarchy

• D. The geographical area controlled by an organization

Which type of organizational structure groups employees based on similar work functions?

• A. Matrix structure

• B. Functional structure

• C. Divisional structure

• D. Network structure

In a matrix structure, employees have:

• A. A single boss

• B. Two or more reporting relationships

• C. No clear reporting relationships

• D. A team-based approach only

Which of the following best describes delegation?

• A. Performing tasks personally

• B. Assigning authority and responsibility to others

• C. Centralizing decision-making

• D. Avoiding responsibilities

What is decentralization in an organizational context?

• Moving authority to lower levels of the hierarchy

• Consolidating power at the top

• Reducing the number of employees

• Eliminating middle management

Which of the following best describes job rotation?

• a) Assigning employees to the same task repeatedly

• b) Moving employees between different jobs

• c) Increasing the scope of a job

• • d) Offering on-the-job training

Which term refers to grouping jobs based on similar work activities?

• Division of labor

• Job enrichment

• Departmentalization

• Task design