Organisational Structures Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an organisational structure?

• To increase employee salaries

• To reduce the number of employees

• To allocate responsibilities and authority

• To eliminate decision-making processes

How does an effective organisational structure benefit a business?

• Increases confusion in communication

• Reduces accountability and delegation

• Improves decision-making and efficiency

• Ensures only senior managers make decisions

Which of the following is responsible for setting the overall direction of a business?

• Supervisors

• Operatives

• Directors

• Managers

What is the primary role of managers in an organisation?

• Carrying out daily operational tasks

• Overseeing operations and implementing decisions

• Making strategic decisions for the business

• Supervising production lines

What does the term 'span of control' refer to?

• The number of decisions a manager makes

• The number of employees a manager oversees

• The number of departments in an organisation

• The number of job roles at each level

What is the 'chain of command' in an organisation?

• A list of company policies

• The official communication line in the business

• The process of hiring employees

• The structure used for external communication

What happens during delayering?

• Increasing the number of managerial levels

• Removing layers from the organisational hierarchy

• Expanding the span of control

• Outsourcing key business processes

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

• Fewer levels of management

• Shorter chain of command

• Narrow span of control

• Increased delegation

Which structure allows for faster decision-making and improved communication?

• Tall structure

• Flat structure

• Centralised structure

• Hierarchical structure

What is a disadvantage of a flat structure?

• Slow communication

• Increased bureaucracy

• Reduced opportunities for promotion

• Increased chain of command