BM - Chapter 4 Section 4

What are some advantages of team organization for employees and managers?

• Improved communication and collaboration

• Increased individual workload

• Decreased employee satisfaction

• Reduced innovation

Who is responsible for traditional management functions in a team organization?

• Team Leader

• Project Manager

• Team Members

• Stakeholders

How can business organization be made more effective?

• By improving communication

• By reducing costs

• By increasing employee engagement

• By expanding market reach

If managers in large organizations have difficulty mastering the knowledge and skills they need in all of their areas of responsibility, which type of organizational structure would be most helpful?

• line

• line-and-staff

• matrix

• team

For work teams to be successful in an organization, team members must become competent in all of the following areas except

• technical job skills

• interpersonal skills

• administrative skills

• financial skills

Why does the line organizational structure often create problems in sharing information and communicating among employees and managers from different departments of the organization?

• It encourages open communication across departments.

• It centralizes decision-making and limits cross-departmental interaction.

• It promotes flexibility and innovation.

• It enhances collaboration between different departments.

Many larger companies are organized in a way that has individuals reporting to managers based on departmental specialization. What is an advantage of having all individuals with similar job roles work together?

• Increased efficiency and expertise within the department

• Decreased communication within the department

• Higher costs due to specialization

• Reduced innovation due to similar thinking

What is a potential disadvantage of a matrix organizational structure?

• Increased clarity in roles and responsibilities

• Potential for conflict between project and functional managers

• Enhanced decision-making speed

• Improved employee satisfaction

Which organizational structure is most likely to encourage innovation and flexibility?

• Line

• Line-and-staff

• Matrix

• Team

In a line-and-staff organization, what is the primary role of staff departments?

• To make all major decisions

• To provide specialized support and advice to line departments

• To manage day-to-day operations

• To oversee financial transactions