Organisational Design Quiz

What is the primary role of directors in a business?

• To manage specific departments

• To run the business on behalf of its owners

• To supervise daily operations

• To coordinate team efforts

Which type of director is involved in the running of a business?

• Executive director

• Team leader

• General staff

• Non-executive director

What is the main responsibility of managers in an organisation?

• To monitor and regulate work

• To carry out production tasks

• To control or organise within the business

• To resolve team issues

What is a key characteristic of a flat organisational structure?

• More closely supervised employees

• Shorter chain of command

• Higher management costs

• More layers in the hierarchy

What does delayering involve?

• Increasing the span of control

• Removing layers of management

• Reducing staff numbers

• Adding more management layers

Which term describes the right to command and make decisions?

• Responsibility

• Authority

• Delegation

• Empowerment

What is the span of control?

• The number of people a person is directly responsible for

• The number of managers in an organisation

• The hierarchy of job roles

• The level of authority in a business

What is a disadvantage of a tall organisational structure?

• More responsibility for employees

• Higher management costs

• Better communication

• Quicker decision-making

What does empowerment in a business context mean?

• Centralising decision-making

• Delegating tasks to subordinates

• Giving authority to employees to make decisions

• Removing layers of management

What is the role of team leaders in an organisation?

• To manage specific departments

• To resolve issues between team members

• To supervise daily operations

• To carry out production tasks