Principles of Management W5

What is the primary characteristic of a Centralisation System?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Concentration of decision-making at the top level

• Multiple chains of command

What is the primary characteristic of a Centralisation System?

• Decision-making authority is delegated to lower-level managers

• Decision-making authority is concentrated at the top of the organisation

• Decision-making is based on group consensus

True or False: In a Centralisation System, decision-making is faster because authority is concentrated at the top.

• True

• False

Which organisation structure is most suitable for a small family-owned business?

• Centralisation system

• Decentralisation system

• Mechanistic system

True or False: Decentralisation System is most effective in organisations with a geographic departmentalisation structure.

• True

• False

True or False: The Commander System is characterized by a democratic management style.

• True

• False

What type of organisation is best suited for a Commander System?

• Highly educated and innovative organisations

• Labour-intensive organisations with low-educated workers

• Professional organisations like universities

What is the main focus of the Collective System?

• Centralised power in one leader

• Employees working in isolation without communication

• Emphasising group decision-making and shared leadership

True or False: The Mechanistic System is best suited for organisations in unpredictable and dynamic environments.

• True

• False

True or False: The Collective System eliminates jealousy among management team members.

• True

• False