Organizational Structure Quiz

What does work specialization refer to in organizations?

• Dividing work randomly

• Assigning jobs by region

• Dividing tasks into separate jobs

• Rotating employees weekly

What is the chain of command?

• A leadership training program

• A company's product chain

• The unbroken line of authority

• A team communication method

A mechanistic organization is characterized by:

• Flexible decision-making

• Decentralized power

• High job specialization

• Loose departmental roles

Which structure is more flexible and adaptive?

• Mechanistic

• Matrix

• Organic

• Functional

In which structure are departments formed by product lines?

• Geographical structure

• Customer structure

• Product structure

• Functional structure

What does span of control refer to?

• Number of departments in a company

• Number of managers in a firm

• Number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise

• Chain of command levels

The advantage of customer departmentalization is:

• Better regional control

• Cost reduction

• Specialization by customer needs

• Simpler reporting

What's the key difference between authority and responsibility?

• Authority is power to command; responsibility is obligation to perform

• No difference

• Responsibility is higher than authority

• Both relate to scheduling

Which organization type fits best in dynamic and uncertain environments?

• Mechanistic

• Centralized

• Organic

• Traditional

Which structure divides departments based on location?

• Matrix

• Product

• Geographical

• Functional