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orgstruc2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

1. A tall organizational structure would be:

a)

Many levels in hierarchy + wide spans of control.

b)

Few layers in hierarchy + narrow spans of control.

c)

Few levels in hierarchy + wide span of control.

d)

Many levels in hierarchy + narrow span of control.

2.

An advantage of a flat organization structure is:

a)

There is a narrow span of control.

b)

Communication is quicker.

c)

There are more opportunities for promotion.

d)

Work responsibilities are clear.

3.

The large number of subordinates reporting to a manager is called as:

a)

Workforce role.

b)

Span of control.

c)

Chain of command.

d)

Hierarchy.

4.
The chain of command in an organisation is
a)
the link that exists between different departments
b)
the method of communication used in the organisation
c)
the line of authority flowing down the organisation
5.
The span of control can be defined as
a)

the number of subordinates directly controlled by one manager

b)
the number of departments in a business
c)
the number of managers who report directly to each worker
d)
the number of levels in a firm's hierarchy
6.

Jack manages a large group of highly specialized employees. He has a ________ span of control

a)

Narrow

b)

Wide

c)

Intensive

d)

Extensive

7.

Which of the following is a definition of span of control

a)

The number of managers each worker is responsible for

b)

The number of workers each manager is responsible for

c)

The number of managers in a business

d)

The number of workers in a business

8.

An advantage of a wide span of control is ...

a)

Lower management costs

b)

Closer supervision of workers

c)

Managers can look after workers better

d)

Managers have more time for workers

9.

An advantage of a narrow span of control is..

a)

Higher management costs

b)

Managers can supervise workers more closely

c)

Workers may less motivated as manager doesn't have time for them

d)

Workers may be less productive

10.

Delayering means

a)

Removing a layer from the organisation structure

b)

Recruiting more workers

c)

Adding more layers to the organisational structure

d)

The number of workers each manager is responsible for

11.

Centralisation refers to

a)

Opening new branches

b)

Separation of divisions or levels

c)

Dispersal of decision making authority

d)

Retaining of decision making authority

12.

The picture above is an example of ______________ structure.

a)

Matrix

b)

Functional

c)

Bureaucratic

d)

Divisional

13.

Decision-making authority is retained by those at the top of the business. What kind of structure is this?

a)

Decentralised

b)

Centralised

c)

Fragmented

d)

None of the above

14.

Even distribution of authority at every level leads to

a)

Delegation

b)

Decentralisation

c)

Informal organization

d)

Formal organization

15.

Which type of structure motivates employees?

a)

Decentralised

b)

Centralised