WorksheetsFIB TOPIC 5
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is an organizational structure?
A formal document for employees to discuss with colleagues
A structured method of understanding who completes projects
A formal framework of business which shows how management is linked
A communication strategy issued by the company
In a consulting firm using a matrix structure, employees often receive conflicting instructions from project managers and finance executives.
What is the most likely issue arising from this structure?
Poor communication
Dual authority
Role clarity
Lack of accountability
What is a disadvantage of hierarchical organisational structures?
vague career pathway
not clear which employees report to who
does not define authority levels
likely to be one-way communication
A narrow span of control indicates a manager has many subordinates.
TRUE
FALSE
___ shows the path to which instruction is passed down through the organization.
Span of control
Unity of command
Chain of command
Matrix principle
The passing of authority and tasks from higher level to lower level in organization is called:
Delegation
Bias
Chain of Command
Span of Control
Removing one or few layers from a hierarchy in organization is called …
(a)
A formal position of manager who is hired to give specialist advice such as regarding market research or economic changes.
Line manager
Research manager
Assistant manager
Staff manager
In a Nike retail chain, all pricing decisions are made by the head office, and store managers have no authority to change prices. This reflects:
Delegation
Decentralization
Centralization
Matrix management
A manufacturing company allows factory managers to make decisions regarding production schedules, hiring, and sourcing local supplies. This practice indicates:
Informal organization
Decentralization
Some delegation
Staff authority
In a hospital, a senior doctor assigns patient monitoring duties to nurses but liable to any patient outcomes. This highlights which aspect of delegation?
Authority cannot be delegated
Responsibility can be transferred completely
Responsibility cannot be transferred completely
Delegation eliminates employee freedom and responsibility
