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WorksheetsOrganisation of a Business
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 57mins
Directing
Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the four __________ of management.
_____ defines how job tasks are formally divided, grouped, and coordinated.
Organizational structure
work speacialization
Departmentalization
Organizational behavior
The basis by which jobs are grouped together is termed _____.
bureaucracy
specialization
centralization
departmentalization
A plant manager who organizes the plant by separating engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and purchasing into departments is practicing _____ departmentalization.
a. target customer
b. product
c. functional
d. geographic
The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed _____.
a. chain of command
b. authority
c. span of control.
d. unity of command
The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed _____.
. chain of command
authority
power
unity of command
The _____ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.
A. span of control
B. unity of command
C. chain of command
D. decentralization principle
1. A tall organizational structure would be:
Many levels in hierarchy + wide spans of control.
Few layers in hierarchy + narrow spans of control.
Few levels in hierarchy + wide span of control.
Many levels in hierarchy + narrow span of control.
A hierarchical organization is one that has:
A high number of layers of management.
Few managers.
A large number of employees.
Few layers of management.
__________ is the principle in which an employee should have only one supervisor to whom he or she is responsible.
Supervision
Span of control
Chain of command
Work specialization
The " hierarchy of needs"is associated with which theorist?
Herzberg
Taylor
Ansoff
Maslow
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger, thirst, and other bodily needs?
psychological
social
esteem
physiological
Which of the following needs in Maslow's hierarchy refers to the drive to become what one is capable of becoming?
A) social
B) self-actualization
C) physiological
D) esteem
According to Douglas McGregor's Theory Y, a manager assumes that employees ________.
A) need to be directed
B) prefer to be controlled
C) learn to accept responsibility
D) need to be micromanaged
The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.
goal-setting
self-determination
cognitive evaluation
two-factor
Erika wants to become the head of the HR department. Although the role comes with a generous salary hike and will put her in charge of several subordinates, she is mainly pursuing this position because she believes she can do the job better than anyone else and wants people to know this. According to McClelland's theory of needs, which of the following needs is Erika primarily driven by in this case?
A) the need for stability
B) the need for achievement
C) the need for security
D) the need for affiliation
Due to disagreements in goals, facts or expectations are
argument
workplace conflict
breach of contract
customer service
Conflict is normal and inevitable process in an organization
True
False
Who must act as referees to solve employee conflicts and guard against losing their temper
employees
supervisor
customers
friend
Conflict rarely resolves itself in fact conflict normally escalates if not dealt with proactively and properly
True
False
What are some sources of conflict
communication
jealousy
pride
all of the above
When you let your emotions drive your decision, it can cause conflict in the workplace
True
False
What is conflict that arise between two people who work together but just don't care for each other
emotions
communication
structure
personal variables
Which is true of conflict?
Some conflicts are minor
It is a clash among people who think differently
Serious conflicts take time to resolve
All are correct
True or False: Mediation is a good tool to resolve conflicts in the workplace.
True
False
True or False: Negotiation and mediation are the two main ways of resolving conflicts.
True
False
Generally, conflict arises in most situations because,
Select one option
People like to argue
People don't like to lose face
Various differences in opinions or work practices of individuals
You can't be expected to get on with everyone
Groups should:
Brainstorm
Discuss openly
Eliminate distractions
All of the above
What is the point of working in a group?
Achieve a goal through collaboration
Work is easier
Find new friends
Have one person do everything
Which of the following are benefits of teamwork in the workplace? (check all that apply)
Fosters creativity
Builds Trust
Breeds competition
Encourages healthy risk-taking
Allows one person to control the rest of the group
Limitations to working alone can include...(check all that apply)
Taking on the entire workload yourself
avoiding conflict with others
lack of confidence in risk taking
lonely
Limitations to working a group can include...(check all that apply)
Conflict among group members
being stuck doing all the work
share a common goal through collaboration
distractions
What is a team?
A group of people working on different things.
A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
A group of people where one member does all the work.
A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
A positive attitude does what for teams?
Inspires and motivates
nothing
frustrates
annoys
What is the main attribute that bonds members of a team together?
Skills
Happiness
Trust
Cake
You and a co-worker both want to be in control of a particular project.
Your co-worker’s plan is chosen over yours, even though you believe yours is better.
You work with people from many different backgrounds.
What is a Team?
A group of people working on different things.
A group of people where one member does all the work.
A group of people where one member makes all the decisions.
A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
Reflection is important for team members to express their thoughts, feelings and opinions about a shared experience.
True
False
The major benefit of having teammates is
you can achieve more as a team than alone.
you can delegate duties among the team members
all of the above
