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3.4.1 Organisational structures

Authored by Anne Hassall

Business

10th Grade

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3.4.1 Organisational structures
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by 'span of control' in an organisational structure?

The number of levels in the hierarchy

The number of subordinates a manager is directly responsible for

The process of removing layers from the hierarchy

The flow of information within the organisation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes 'chain of command'?

The number of people a manager oversees

The line of authority within an organisation

The process of delegating tasks

The removal of organisational layers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'delayering' in the context of organisational structures?

Increasing the number of management levels

Reducing the number of levels in the organisational hierarchy

Expanding the span of control

Enhancing communication channels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a business choose to delegate tasks?

To increase the workload of managers

To empower employees and improve efficiency

To reduce the number of employees

To complicate the organisational structure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

Few levels of hierarchy

Wide span of control

Many levels of hierarchy

Decentralised decision-making

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a flat organisational structure typically affect communication?

It slows down communication

It complicates the communication process

It facilitates faster and more direct communication

It requires more formal communication channels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a reason for a business to have an internal organisational structure?

To increase the complexity of operations

To clearly define roles and responsibilities

To reduce the number of employees

To eliminate the need for management

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