Organizing DPA10233

What is the process of dividing work into specific jobs and departments within an organization called?

• Coordination

• Speciliazation

• Organizing

• Centralization

When jobs are grouped together into units or departments, this process is referred to as:

• Departmentalization

• Task allocation

• Organizational planning

• Decision making

What is the main purpose of organizing in management?

• To increase sales revenue

• To eliminate the need for leadership

• To minimize employee interaction

• To structure work to accomplish goals

Which of the following is NOT a type of departmentalization?

• Functional

• Geographical

• Randomized

• Customer

In which type of departmentalization are employees grouped based on the specific tasks they perform?

• Geographical

• Functional

• Product

• Process

What is an example of process departmentalization?

• Grouping employees based on the regions they serve

• Grouping activities based on how a product is made

• Grouping employees based on the products they work on

• Organizing work based on different customer types

How does organizational size affect its structure?

• Larger organizations tend to have simpler structures

• Smaller organizations require more levels of hierarchy

• Larger organizations have more specialization and formal rules

• Organization size has no effect on structure

What kind of environment is described as stable?

• One where customer preferences change frequently

• One where customer desires remain consistent for a long time

• One with high levels of uncertainty and competition

• One where employees frequently switch departments

Which type of departmentalization groups jobs based on customers’ needs?

• Customer departmentalization

• Functional departmentalization

• Process departmentalization

• Product departmentalization

What does "departmentalization" refer to in an organization?

• The process of hiring employees

• The elimination of unnecessary job roles

• The way tasks are grouped into departments

• The process of downsizing a company