Business Organisation Quiz

What is the primary goal of profit-seeking organisations?

• To pool knowledge and ideas

• To provide synergy

• To maximise the wealth of their owners

• To satisfy social needs

Which type of organisational structure is best suited for small, owner-managed companies?

• Functional

• Divisional

• Entrepreneurial

• Matrix

What does the Anthony Triangle represent?

• Levels of organisational culture

• Levels of planning in an organisation

• Types of organisational structures

• Types of marketing strategies

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of boundaryless organisations?

• Flexible design

• Outsourcing non-core functions

• Rigid hierarchical structure

• Small central staff

What is the main focus of marketing orientation?

• Maximising profit margins

• Putting the customer at the centre of organisational activity

• Using aggressive sales techniques

• Producing goods of optimum quality

Which cultural type is characterized by a focus on individual roles and procedures?

• Power culture

• Task culture

• Role culture

• Person culture

What does 'offshoring' refer to?

• Implementing a matrix structure

• Centralising internal functions

• Outsourcing functions to another country

• Creating a boundaryless organisation

Which of the following is a feature of the informal organisation?

• Standardised work processes

• Strict adherence to formal rules

• Grapevine communication network

• Centralised decision-making

What is the primary role of the R&D department in an organisation?

• Providing customer services

• Managing financial reporting

• Acquiring input materials

• Developing and improving products

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

• Wide span of control

• Few levels of hierarchy

• Many levels of hierarchy

• Decentralised decision-making