Question 1

Which of the following is a drawback of a narrow span of control?

Accepted Answer

A) It encourages overly tight supervision and discourages employee autonomy. 
B) It is inexpensive. 
C) It empowers employees. 
D) Managers can maintain closer control. 
A) It encourages overly tight supervision and discourages employee autonomy. 
B) It is inexpensive. 
C) It empowers employees. 
D) Managers can maintain closer control.

Question 2

The degree to which tasks in the organisation are subdivided into separate jobs is termed departmentalisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best definition for centralisation is:

Accepted Answer

A) decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organisation. 
B) decision discretion is pushed down to lower level employees. 
C) decision making is done in each department and then sent to the president for the final decision. 
D) decision making depends on the situation. 
A) decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organisation. 
B) decision discretion is pushed down to lower level employees. 
C) decision making is done in each department and then sent to the president for the final decision. 
D) decision making depends on the situation.

Question 4

Following changes in corporate strategy,an organisation should:

Accepted Answer

A) become boundaryless. 
B) change the environment. 
C) increase employment. 
D) change the organisation's structure. 
A) become boundaryless. 
B) change the environment. 
C) increase employment. 
D) change the organisation's structure.

Question 5

Specialisation defines how job tasks are coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The evidence shows a strong link between centralisation and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the three common organisational designs: simple structure,bureaucracy,and matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The simple structure is said to be chara

Question 8

John and Alex both work for large organisations.John's organisation is highly departmentalised and everything is fairly formal.All decisions are made at the top of the hierarchy.Alex,on the other hand,works for an organisation that is low in formalisation and composed of numerous cross- functional teams.Employees in this organisation frequently get to make their own decisions. John is likely working for:

Accepted Answer

A) a matrix organisation. 
B) an organic organisation. 
C) a mechanistic organisation. 
D) a boundaryless Organisation. 
A) a matrix organisation. 
B) an organic organisation. 
C) a mechanistic organisation. 
D) a boundaryless Organisation.

Question 9

What are the implications of organisational design on employee behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A review of the evidence linking organis

Question 10

The boundaryless organisation relies heavily on:

Accepted Answer

A) external barriers. 
B) vertical boundaries. 
C) information technology. 
D) horizontal boundaries. 
A) external barriers. 
B) vertical boundaries. 
C) information technology. 
D) horizontal boundaries.

Question 11

What is the difference between centralisation and decentralisation?

Accepted Answer

The term centralisation refers to the de

Question 12

Which of the following is not a common organisational design?

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structure 
B) simple structure 
C) bureaucracy 
D) centralised structure 
A) matrix structure 
B) simple structure 
C) bureaucracy 
D) centralised structure

Question 13

The major advantage to the virtual organisation is its flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You have learned about the traditional and new design options for organisational structures.You have decided that one of the designs developed during the last decade or two is probably the most appropriate for your newly formed organisation. Your new organisation is looking for maximum flexibility.The most appropriate structure is probably the:

Accepted Answer

A) matrix organisation. 
B) matrix structure. 
C) team structure. 
D) virtual organisation. 
A) matrix organisation. 
B) matrix structure. 
C) team structure. 
D) virtual organisation.

Question 15

Departmentalisation answers questions for employee such as "To whom do I report?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are five common ways that an organisation can departmentalise? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

One of the most popular ways to group ac

Question 17

The major advantage of the virtual organisation is its:

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility. 
B) predictability. 
C) control. 
D) empowerment. 
A) flexibility. 
B) predictability. 
C) control. 
D) empowerment.

Question 18

The is characterised by highly routine operating tasks achieved through specialisation.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structure 
B) centralised structure 
C) simple structure 
D) bureaucracy 
A) matrix structure 
B) centralised structure 
C) simple structure 
D) bureaucracy

Question 19

Managers need to address six key elements when they design their organisation's structure: work specialisation,departmentalisation,chain of command,span of control,centralisation and decentralisation,and formalisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The component of structure which considers where decision- making authority lies is:

Accepted Answer

A) formalisation. 
B) complexity. 
C) delegation. 
D) centralisation. 
A) formalisation. 
B) complexity. 
C) delegation. 
D) centralisation.

Which of the following is a drawback of a narrow span of control?

The degree to which tasks in the organisation are subdivided into separate jobs is termed departmentalisation.

The best definition for centralisation is:

Following changes in corporate strategy,an organisation should:

Specialisation defines how job tasks are coordinated.

The evidence shows a strong link between centralisation and job satisfaction.

Describe the three common organisational designs: simple structure,bureaucracy,and matrix structure.

What are the implications of organisational design on employee behaviour?

The boundaryless organisation relies heavily on:

What is the difference between centralisation and decentralisation?

Which of the following is not a common organisational design?

The major advantage to the virtual organisation is its flexibility.

Departmentalisation answers questions for employee such as "To whom do I report?"

What are five common ways that an organisation can departmentalise? Give an example of each.

The major advantage of the virtual organisation is its:

The is characterised by highly routine operating tasks achieved through specialisation.

Managers need to address six key elements when they design their organisation's structure: work specialisation,departmentalisation,chain of command,span of control,centralisation and decentralisation,and formalisation.

The component of structure which considers where decision- making authority lies is:

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

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Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

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Exam 11: Organisational Structure

Which of the following is a drawback of a narrow span of control?

The degree to which tasks in the organisation are subdivided into separate jobs is termed departmentalisation.

The best definition for centralisation is:

Following changes in corporate strategy,an organisation should:

Specialisation defines how job tasks are coordinated.

The evidence shows a strong link between centralisation and job satisfaction.

Describe the three common organisational designs: simple structure,bureaucracy,and matrix structure.

What are the implications of organisational design on employee behaviour?

The boundaryless organisation relies heavily on:

What is the difference between centralisation and decentralisation?

Which of the following is not a common organisational design?

The major advantage to the virtual organisation is its flexibility.

Departmentalisation answers questions for employee such as "To whom do I report?"

What are five common ways that an organisation can departmentalise? Give an example of each.

The major advantage of the virtual organisation is its:

The is characterised by highly routine operating tasks achieved through specialisation.

Managers need to address six key elements when they design their organisation's structure: work specialisation,departmentalisation,chain of command,span of control,centralisation and decentralisation,and formalisation.

The component of structure which considers where decision- making authority lies is:

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters