Organizational Structures and Communication Worksheet

Which of the following is a disadvantage of an indoor work environment?

• Established work area

• Repetitive environment

• Excessive walking or standing

• Additional safety risks

What should be considered before accepting a job which requires physical labor?

• Technological requirements

• Loss of work due to weather conditions

• Working extended hours

• Obesity

What do surge protectors help prevent in the workplace?

• Viruses

• Fraying cords

• Loose wires

• Electrical fires

Which technological tool is important for storing critical files?

• Battery backup systems and drives

• Monitor outlets

• Fire walls

• Virus protection software

Sara logs into Facebook while at work and uploads photos of a party she went to over the weekend. Which of the following could NOT occur due to her use of social media?

• Her boss could view her photos as unprofessional

• A virus could infect her computer

• She could be written up for violating company policy

• She could receive a promotion for her social skills

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of organizational structures?

• A. All organizations have a purpose

• B. All organizations are comprised of people

• C. All organizations require a minimum number of people

• D. All organizations have a formal and informal structure

Which of the following illustrates the correct flow of a formal structure?

• Top management → Middle management → Lower management → Operatives

• Operatives → Lower management → Middle management → Top management

• Middle management → Top management → Operatives → Lower management

• Lower management → Top management → Middle management → Operatives

What is the correct order of the chain of command in a typical organization?

• Top management > Middle management > Supervisors > Employees

• Top management > Middle management > Employees > Supervisors

• Middle management > Top management > Employees > Supervisors

• Supervisors > Top management > Middle management > Employees

What refers to the day-to-day work procedures, social and informal interactions and corporate environment?

• Vertical organizations

• Horizontal organizations

• Formal structures

• Informal structures

Organizational structures should accomplish which of the following?

• Increase company revenue

• Decrease communication efficiency

• Establish growth and reach objectives

• Promote employee gossip