Organizational Design Quiz

Which of the following best describes a tall organizational structure?

• Few levels of hierarchy and wide spans of control

• Many levels of hierarchy and narrow spans of control

• Many levels of hierarchy and wide spans of control

• Few levels of hierarchy and narrow spans of control

Which term describes the process of assigning decision-making power to lower levels of management?

• Centralization

• Delegation

• Formalization

• Decentralization

What is the key advantage of a flat organizational structure?

• Better communication due to fewer levels of management

• Greater control by top management

• Easier to implement strict rules and policies

• Reduced employee autonomy

Which of the following is a key feature of a matrix organizational structure?

• Employees report to only one manager

• Teams are formed temporarily to complete projects

• Decision-making is highly centralized

• Hierarchical chains of command are eliminated

What is meant by the term 'span of control'?

• The total number of employees in an organization

• The number of subordinates directly managed by a supervisor

• The number of departments in an organization

• The number of levels of hierarchy

Which of the following is a disadvantage of centralization?

• Decisions are made more quickly

• It can reduce innovation and flexibility

• Lower-level managers have too much autonomy

• It increases the risk of communication errors

Which organizational structure is best suited for a business that operates in multiple geographic regions?

• Functional structure

• Product-based structure

• Divisional structure

• Matrix structure

In an organizational context, what is formalization?

• The level of employee training required

• The degree to which rules and procedures are documented

• The way in which power is distributed

• The number of layers in the hierarchy

Which of the following is a likely effect of decentralization on a business?

• More consistent decision-making across the organization

• Faster decision-making at lower levels of the hierarchy

• Reduced innovation and creativity

• Increased control by senior management

Which term refers to grouping employees based on their specialized roles, such as marketing, finance, and operations?

• Divisional structure

• Functional structure

• Flat structure

• Network structure