Organizational Structure Quiz

What is an organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, or association called?

• Organization

• Team

• Informal Group

• Department

What does an organization chart show?

• The structure of an organization and the relationships and ranks of its parts

• The financial status of an organization

• The marketing strategy of an organization

• The customer base of an organization

What is the method of dividing an organization into distinct units to enhance efficiency called?

• Departmentalization

• Centralization

• Delegation

• Accountability

Which type of organization gives decision-making power to employees at all levels?

• Decentralized Organization

• Centralized Organization

• Informal Group

• Team

What is a hierarchical decision-making structure where all processes and decisions are made at the executive level called?

• Centralized Organization

• Decentralized Organization

• Informal Group

• Team

What is the term for the number of subordinates who can be managed efficiently by a superior?

• Span of Management

• Chain of Command

• Job Design

• Authority

What is the act of assigning a task, responsibility, or authority to another person called?

• Delegation

• Accountability

• Responsibility

• Authority

What is the ladder of authority where senior managers in a company give directions and control junior employees called?

• Chain of Command

• Span of Management

• Job Design

• Informal Group

What is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience called?

• Authority

• Responsibility

• Accountability

• Delegation

What is the fact or condition of being accountable called?

• Accountability

• Responsibility

• Authority

• Delegation