
IGCSE business studies chapter 7: organisational structures
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The passing of authority from one level to another is called:
Delegation
Responsibility
Chain of command
Span of control
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A flat organisational structure will usually have:
A more flexible approach to decision making
Rigid rules
Many levels of hierarchy
More promotional opportunities for employees
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an advantage to a business of delayering its organisational structure?
Staff costs will be reduced in the long term
The duties of employees may be reduced
Spans of control will become narrower
Promotional opportunities will improve
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The management style that is most commonly used in a tall structure is:
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Democratic
Hands on
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A line manager will usually have more effective communication links with subordinates when:
A narrow span of control exists in the organisational structure
A wide span of control exists in the organisational structure
Each line manager is responsible for a large number of temporary staff
Job roles are not clearly defined
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements best describes the term span of control?
The number of people that directly report to a line manager
The formal channels of communication in an organisation
Removal of a level in an organisational structure
The number of levels in an organisational hierarchy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which of the following situations would a tall organisational structure be most appropriate?
Where managers wish to keep a tight control over their staff
An established sole trader organisation with no additional employees
When the business needs to make quick decisions involving all staff
A new business start-up with five staff members
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