Topic 11: Organizational Design

Which of the following best defines organizational design?

• a) The process of recruiting employees

• b) Structuring roles, responsibilities, processes, and systems to achieve organizational goals

• c) Planning and executing marketing strategies

• d) Managing only the financial aspects of an organization

What is organizational effectiveness primarily focused on?

• a) Reducing costs

• b) Meeting organizational goals and mission

• c) Increasing the number of employees

• d) Maintaining strict organizational rules

Which term best describes ‘doing things right with minimum resources’?

• a) Efficiency

• b) Effectiveness

• c) Productivity

• d) Leadership

Which structure best suits a company focused on keeping costs low?

• a) Flexible structure

• b) Simple structure

• c) Rigid structure

• d) Organic structure

What does the term "organizational culture" refer to?

• a) The company's financial policies

• b) The values, beliefs, and ways of working within an organization

• c) The type of products an organization sells

• d) The external environment of an organization

Which of the following environments is likely to require a flexible and adaptive organizational structure?

• a) Stable environment

• b) Dynamic environment

• c) Functional environment

• d) Technological environment

How does technology influence organizational design?

• a) It makes all organizations follow the same structure

• b) It has no impact on organizational structure

• c) It affects how work is organized and how teams collaborate

• d) It discourages remote work

What is a typical characteristic of small organizations in terms of structure?

• a) Formal structure with specialized roles

• b) Informal structure with flexible roles

• c) Chain of command for decision-making

• d) Rigid rules and procedures

What does "organizational environment" include?

• a) The internal team structure only

• b) External factors that impact the organization

• c) Only the economic factors affecting the organization

• d) The financial goals of the organization

Which of the following is part of an organization's micro-environment?

• a) Political factors

• b) Economic factors

• c) Supplier market

• d) Legal factors