Organizational Design Quiz

What is the definition of organizational design?

• Arranging and structuring work to accomplish goals

• Creating a visual representation of an organization

• Dividing work into specific jobs

• Establishing relationships among departments

Which of the following is NOT a key element of organizational design?

• Chain of command

• Departmentalization

• Employee satisfaction

• Work specialization

What does work specialization involve?

• Creating a visual organizational chart

• Grouping jobs into departments

• Dividing a job into several steps

• Establishing formal authority

What is the purpose of departmentalization?

• To group jobs for coordinated work

• To clarify the chain of command

• To establish formal authority

• To assign tasks to individuals

Which of the following describes chain of command?

• The grouping of jobs into departments

• The degree of decision-making concentration

• The line of authority in an organization

• The number of employees a manager can supervise

What is the traditional view of span of control?

• Span of control should be determined by employee satisfaction

• Span of control is irrelevant in modern organizations

• Managers should supervise no more than five or six subordinates

• Managers should supervise as many employees as possible

What does centralization refer to in organizational design?

• The number of departments in an organization

• The degree of decision-making concentration at lower levels

• The extent of employee discretion in job roles

• The degree of decision-making concentration at upper levels

Which organizational structure is characterized by a rigid and tightly controlled design?

• Organic organization

• Mechanistic organization

• Virtual organization

• Team structure

What is a key characteristic of an organic organization?

• Highly standardized jobs

• Rigid hierarchy

• Strict chain of command

• Flexibility and adaptability

Which factor does NOT influence organizational structure?

• Technology used

• Employee satisfaction

• Environmental uncertainty

• Size of the organization