Organizational Design Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an organizational structure?

• To define the tasks and responsibilities of employees

• To eliminate the need for management

• To increase the number of employees

• To reduce communication within the organization

Who articulated the concept that 'structure follows strategy'?

• Eric Trist

• Alfred Chandler

• Peter Drucker

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an organizational chart?

• Shows the organizational units

• Displays communication channels

• Indicates the degree of responsibility

• Represents the hierarchy of the organization

What does formalization refer to in an organizational context?

• The physical layout of the office

• The number of employees in the organization

• The informal relationships among employees

• The degree of regulation or rules

Which organizational structure is characterized by grouping tasks according to products or services?

• Divisional structure

• Functional structure

• Matrix structure

• Project structure

What is a disadvantage of a functional organizational structure?

• Good coordination within units

• Clear definition of tasks

• Increased communication barriers

• High degree of specialization

In which type of organizational structure are divisions formed according to geographical areas?

• Multidivisional structure

• Customer-oriented structure

• Territorial structure

• Subject structure

What is the main advantage of a divisional organizational structure?

• Less flexibility

• Increased complexity

• Faster decision-making

• Higher costs due to duplication

Which of the following best describes a customer-oriented organizational structure?

• Divisions based on business functions

• Divisions based on geographical areas

• Divisions based on customer groups

• Divisions based on product types

What does the term 'centralization' refer to in an organizational structure?

• The degree of specialization in tasks

• The number of employees in each department

• The level of decision-making authority

• The physical location of the headquarters