Office Management Quiz

Hey there, office wizards! What does the term “organising” mean when it comes to managing an office like a pro?

• To decorate the office nicely

• To coordinate resources and achieve business goals

• To confuse employees with tasks

• To delay business decisions

Imagine Ava and Oliver are tasked with creating a vibrant hybrid office environment. How might they creatively organise resources to keep both in-office and remote employees engaged?

• By allowing employees to choose random days to come to the office without a schedule.

• By only organising resources for employees who work in the physical office.

• By removing all physical equipment and only focusing on digital communication.

• By assigning desks for office days and providing online tools for remote workers.

Hey there, team! Let's imagine a scenario where Jackson, Noah, and Ethan are working together on a project. What do you think is the principle of unity of function that will help them collaborate effectively?

• All employees should perform the same tasks daily.

• Employees can choose which manager they report to.

• Every employee should work alone to avoid confusion.

• Every employee should report to one main manager to ensure clear communication.

Hey Anika, Luna, and Nora! What exciting thing does the principle of coordination promote in our workplace?

• Competition between departments

• Every employee working alone

• Collaboration between employees and departments

• Avoiding communication

Hey there, team! What do you think the term 'division of labour' means in our busy office?

• Avery thinks each worker should complete every task in the office!

• Noah believes managers should do all the work to avoid mistakes!

• Benjamin says it means tasks are divided into smaller parts and assigned to specific individuals!

• What if employees randomly choose tasks every day? Sounds fun, right?

Hey there, future leaders! Let's dive into a fun debate: What’s the real difference between accountability and responsibility?

• Responsibility is about overseeing others, like being the captain of a ship!

• They mean the same thing, right? Or do they?

• Accountability is the duty to ensure a task is done; responsibility is to do the task. Think of it like Jackson making sure the group project is finished while Samuel actually does the research!

• Accountability can be ignored if you’re senior, or can it? Let's find out!

Imagine you're part of a dynamic team at a company where the structure is as twisty as a rollercoaster! In this exciting matrix structure, employees:

• Report to two different managers, like juggling flaming torches!

• Only do creative tasks, like painting masterpieces!

• Have no supervisor, like a ship sailing without a captain!

• Work only with one department, like a lone wolf in the wild!

Hey there, team! Imagine you're in a dynamic workplace where flexibility is key. In which of the following scenarios do you think the principle of flexibility truly shines?

• Adapting to both online and physical workspace

• Refusing to change a meeting time

• Forcing all employees to follow one method

• Always using manual filing only

Hey there, future leaders! 🌟 What do you think a flat organisational structure is all about?

• A structure where everyone reports to one manager, like a team of superheroes answering to their captain!

• A structure with many layers of management, like a delicious multi-layered cake!

• A structure used only in factories, where machines do all the talking!

• A structure that changes daily, like the weather in spring!

Hey there, future leaders! 🌟 Which of the following principles do you think is key to effective organizing? Let's see if you can help Luna, Charlotte, and Michael figure it out!

• Principle of isolation

• Principle of punishment

• Principle of parity of authority and responsibility

• Principle of planning

• Principle of sbwl