Understanding Organisational Design Concepts

What is meant by organisational design?

• The process of creating a new product

• The process of structuring an organisation to achieve its goals

• The process of hiring new employees

• The process of marketing a product

Which of the following best describes 'authority' in an organisation?

• The ability to make decisions and enforce obedience

• The responsibility to complete a task

• The number of subordinates a manager has

• The process of delegating tasks

What is meant by 'span of control'?

• The number of levels in an organisation's hierarchy

• The number of subordinates directly managed by a supervisor

• The process of centralising decision-making

• The chain of command in an organisation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a matrix organisational structure?

• Employees report to only one manager

• Employees have dual reporting relationships

• There is a clear chain of command

• It is a flat organisational structure

What is a potential advantage of decentralisation in an organisation?

• Faster decision-making at lower levels

• Increased control by top management

• Reduced need for employee training

• Simplified communication channels

What does 'delayering' involve in an organisational context?

• Adding more levels to the organisational hierarchy

• Removing layers of management to flatten the structure

• Increasing the number of employees in each department

• Centralising decision-making processes

Which of the following is a disadvantage of changing organisational structures?

• Improved communication

• Increased employee morale

• Potential disruption and confusion

• Enhanced decision-making speed

What is meant by 'empowerment' in an organisational setting?

• Centralising decision-making authority

• Giving employees more responsibility and decision-making power

• Increasing the number of managers

• Reducing the number of employees

Which of the following best describes a 'tall' organisational structure?

• Few levels of hierarchy with wide spans of control

• Many levels of hierarchy with narrow spans of control

• A structure with no formal hierarchy

• A structure where employees report to multiple managers

What is a potential disadvantage of centralisation in an organisation?

• Faster decision-making

• Greater consistency in decision-making

• Reduced flexibility and slower response to local issues

• Increased employee autonomy