Building the Perfect Team

What is the primary purpose of an organizational structure?

• To eliminate all management levels

• To divide tasks and coordinate activities

• To increase employee salaries

• To reduce the number of employees

Which element of organizational structure defines 'who reports to whom'?

• Decision-Making Authority

• Scope of Control

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Chain of Command

In a functional structure, how is a business divided?

• By customer types

• By product lines

• By departments based on functions

• By geographic regions

What is a disadvantage of a hierarchical structure?

• Slow decision making

• Excessive communication

• Lack of clear authority

• Too much flexibility

Which organizational structure involves employees reporting to two or more managers?

• Divisional

• Matrix

• Functional

• Flat

What is a benefit of a flat organizational structure?

• High levels of middle management

• Increased motivation and innovation

• Centralized decision making

• Clear roles and responsibilities

In a divisional structure, how are companies typically divided?

• By employee age

• By product, service, or geographic region

• By employee skill level

• By customer satisfaction

What is a potential downside of a team-based structure?

• Lack of flexibility

• Confusion over leadership

• Inefficient use of resources

• Centralized decision making

Which structure is characterized by teams formed for individual projects?

• Hierarchical

• Matrix

• Project-Based

• Functional

What is a key feature of a process-based structure?

• Focus on employee age

• Focus on processes or workflows

• Focus on geographic regions

• Focus on customer feedback