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WorksheetsA Level: 13 - Organizational Structure
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do businesses need an organisational structure?
a)
To increase profits
b)
To establish internal operations and authority
c)
To reduce stakeholder engagement
d)
To monitor external competitors
2.
What is the primary purpose of an organisational chart?
a)
To show marketing plans
b)
To display how departments & personnel are organized
c)
To evaluate marketing strategy
d)
To showcase external relationships
3.
Which of the following best defines 'span of control'?
a)
The number of people each manager supervises
b)
The total number of employees in the company
c)
The number of departments in a business
d)
The average number of hours worked per week
4.
Which type of organisational structure typically results in slower communication?
a)
Flat structure
b)
Tall structure
c)
Matrix structure
d)
Divisional structure
5.
What is a common advantage of a flat organisational structure?
a)
More levels of authority
b)
Closer team relationships
c)
Slower communication speed
d)
Clear accountability lines
6.
Which structure is best suited to a multinational company operating in different regions?
a)
Functional structure
b)
Product-based structure
c)
Geographical structure
d)
Customer-based structure
7.
What does delegation involve?
a)
Promoting workers to directors
b)
Assigning tasks and authority to subordinates
c)
Monitoring job satisfaction
d)
Recruiting external candidates
8.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a tall structure?
a)
Faster communication
b)
Improved employee morale
c)
Too many employees reporting to each manager
d)
Slower decision-making
9.
Which term refers to the official, structured lines of authority in an organisation?
a)
Informal relationships
b)
Formal structure
c)
Matrix structure
d)
Delegation
10.
Which of these is true about centralised decision-making?
a)
All employees make decisions
b)
Managers at all levels make decisions
c)
Only top management makes decisions
d)
Customers make decisions
11.
What is the main difference between authority and responsibility?
a)
Authority means accountability
b)
Responsibility is owned; authority is given
c)
Responsibility is only financial
d)
There is no difference
12.
Which type of organisational structure is best for rapid response and innovation?
a)
Tall structure
b)
Flat structure
c)
Matrix structure
d)
Divisional structure
13.
What is a key characteristic of a decentralised organisation?
a)
All decisions made at head office
b)
Local branches make many decisions
c)
Employees follow strict procedures
d)
All decisions made by the government
14.
Which of the following would be considered a staff role?
a)
Finance department manager
b)
Sales assistant
c)
HR assistant
d)
Legal advisor
15.
What is meant by accountability in a business structure?
a)
Having the power to delegate tasks
b)
Being answerable for outcomes of decisions
c)
Being involved in performance reviews
d)
Avoiding responsibility for results
16.
Why might excessive control reduce the effectiveness of delegation?
a)
It encourages employee initiative
b)
Employees may feel micromanaged
c)
It encourages team collaboration
d)
It weakens reporting lines
17.
What is one reason to increase the span of control in a business?
a)
To increase levels of control
b)
To reduce management costs
c)
To increase autocratic control
d)
To increase innovation
18.
Why do some businesses use a matrix structure?
a)
To reduce costs by merging roles
b)
To handle multiple projects flexibly
c)
To reduce the need for central control
d)
To simplify job descriptions
19.
In what situation might centralised control be preferable?
a)
In a creative agency
b)
During rapid expansion
c)
In a large chain of supermarkets
d)
In an autocratic family-run business
20.
Why can unclear lines of accountability create problems?
a)
It can cause strong leadership & motivation
b)
It can cause confusion & poor decisions
c)
It can create independence & empowerment
d)
It can lead to clear & concise instructions
21.
Which structure encourages specialisation and clear career paths?
a)
Flat structure
b)
Divisional structure
c)
Functional structure
d)
Matrix structure
22.
What is a disadvantage of decentralisation?
a)
Reduces local decision-making
b)
Potential loss of consistency in decision-making
c)
Consistent of brand identity
d)
Overload at head office
23.
What term describes a manager’s official power to give orders?
a)
Responsibility
b)
Accountability
c)
Authority
d)
Influence
24.
How does a matrix structure differ from a traditional hierarchy?
a)
By reducing communication
b)
Through team-based flexibility
c)
By flattening the hierarchy
d)
By using two reporting lines
25.
Which of the following best promotes innovation in a dynamic industry?
a)
A tall structure with clear roles
b)
A functional structure with clear departments
c)
A network of connected businesses
d)
A matrix structure with flexible roles
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