Organizational Structures Worksheet

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of flat structures?

• More team spirit

• Employees feel more involved and listened to

• More flexibility to respond to change

• Confusion over authority

Which of the following occurs when decisions are made by the individuals who are the closest to the problem?

• Centralization

• Supervision

• Authorization

• Decentralization

Which of the following is an advantage of a tall structure?

• It frees headquarters staff from being concerned with everyday activities.

• It helps reduce costs.

• It often increases communication efficiency.

• It can create duplication of activities and resources.

Which of the following types of authority allows input and suggestions from additional staff members, but does not guarantee implementation?

• Staff authority

• Functional authority

• Department authority

• Employer authority

Which of the following requires an individual to complete the same small task over and over again in order to contribute to a final project?

• Specialization

• Multitasking

• Span of control

• Chain of command

(a)   is the grouping of individuals into departments.

• Decentralization

• Authority

• Centralization

• Departmentalization

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting a tall or flat structure?

• Worker responsibilities

• Need for agility and innovation

• Size of business organization

• Customers' demographics

Match the following terms to the definition that BEST fits that term.

• B

• produce an organization's goods and services

• A

• Employees who manage other managers

• C

• Sets an organization's goals and objectives

• D

• Oversees the work of operative employees

Which of the following types of authority can create problems of overlapping authority?

• Employer authority

• Functional authority

• Line authority

• Department authority

Which of the following types of organizational structures is normally found in a smaller business with fewer employees?

• Flat

• Employee-based

• Employer-based

• Tall