WorksheetsPrinciples of Management W4
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which type of departmentalization is characterized by dividing the organization into departments based on distinct areas of job specialization and expertise?
Product Departmentalization
Functional Departmentalization
Geographic Departmentalization
In Product Departmentalization, what is the primary basis for structuring departments?
Geographic area coverage
Product diversity
Target customer groups
True or False: Geographic Departmentalization enhances comprehension of local socio-cultural values but disrupts the learning experience due to geographic transfers.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of Geographic Departmentalization?
Enhanced comprehension of the socio-cultural values within the local market
Gain respect and recognition within the local community
The geographic transfer of managers disrupts the learning experience
What is a key characteristic of Matrix Departmentalization?
The organization is divided into departments based on geographic area coverage
The organization is divided into departments overseen by two managers who are answerable to the CEO/General Manager
The organization is divided into departments based on target customer groups
True or False: Product Departmentalization is suitable for organizations with a broad range of interconnected businesses.
True
False
True or False: Geographic Departmentalization enhances comprehension of local socio-cultural values but disrupts the learning experience due to geographic transfers.
True
False
What is the primary role of Staff Managers in Line & Staff Departmentalization?
To make final decisions on issues within their managerial duties
To provide counsel, direction, and specialized assistance to line managers
To oversee daily operations
What is the primary basis for Customer Departmentalization?
Product diversity
Target customer groups
Geographic area coverage
Which type of departmentalization is characterized by a hybrid structure necessitating that employees submit their responsibilities to their supervisors via dual communication channels?
Functional Departmentalization
Matrix Departmentalization
Project Departmentalization
