Principles of Management W4

Which type of departmentalization is characterized by dividing the organization into departments based on distinct areas of job specialization and expertise?

• Product Departmentalization

• Functional Departmentalization

• Geographic Departmentalization

In Product Departmentalization, what is the primary basis for structuring departments?

• Geographic area coverage

• Product diversity

• Target customer groups

True or False: Geographic Departmentalization enhances comprehension of local socio-cultural values but disrupts the learning experience due to geographic transfers.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Geographic Departmentalization?

• Enhanced comprehension of the socio-cultural values within the local market

• Gain respect and recognition within the local community

• The geographic transfer of managers disrupts the learning experience

What is a key characteristic of Matrix Departmentalization?

• The organization is divided into departments based on geographic area coverage

• The organization is divided into departments overseen by two managers who are answerable to the CEO/General Manager

• The organization is divided into departments based on target customer groups

True or False: Product Departmentalization is suitable for organizations with a broad range of interconnected businesses.

• True

• False

True or False: Geographic Departmentalization enhances comprehension of local socio-cultural values but disrupts the learning experience due to geographic transfers.

• True

• False

What is the primary role of Staff Managers in Line & Staff Departmentalization?

• To make final decisions on issues within their managerial duties

• To provide counsel, direction, and specialized assistance to line managers

• To oversee daily operations

What is the primary basis for Customer Departmentalization?

• Product diversity

• Target customer groups

• Geographic area coverage

Which type of departmentalization is characterized by a hybrid structure necessitating that employees submit their responsibilities to their supervisors via dual communication channels?

• Functional Departmentalization

• Matrix Departmentalization

• Project Departmentalization