CHAPTER ORGANIZING & MOTIVATION

What is the primary purpose of the organizing function in management?

• Planning company goals

• Structuring resources and tasks

• Setting performance standards

• Developing leadership skills

Which of the following best defines "organizing" in management?

• Grouping jobs and resources to achieve objectives

• Motivating employees to perform better

• Monitoring and controlling performance

• Setting short-term goals

Which structure groups activities based on similar functions?

• Divisional Structure

• Functional Structure

• Matrix Structure

• Team-Based Structure

What is the main advantage of a functional organizational structure?

• Simplifies coordination across functions

• Specializes in departmental efficiency

• Focuses on customer satisfaction

• Promotes innovation

Which organizational structure is suitable for large, geographically diverse companies?

• Functional Structure

• Divisional Structure

• Matrix Structure

• Network Structure

In a matrix structure, employees report to:

• A single supervisor

• Multiple managers

• One HR manager only

• External consultants

Delegation of authority primarily involves:

• Assigning resources

• Assigning responsibility and authority to subordinates

• Monitoring work processes

• Setting goals

Which of the following refers to the grouping of related tasks into departments?

• Decentralization

• Centralization

• Departmentalization

• Bureaucracy

What type of departmentalization groups employees based on products or services?

• Functional

• Geographic

• Product

• Process

Which is a disadvantage of a matrix organizational structure?

• High costs

• Lack of clear authority

• Slow decision-making

• High employee turnover