QUESTION What type of organizational structure works best in temporarily pulling people together for special projects, such as development of a particular automobile? A) matrix structure B) hybrid structure C) functional structure D) divisional structure: product divisions E) divisional structure: process divisions ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) The matrix structure, which came out of […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a benefit of having a wide span of control? A) more managerial control B) greater specialization C) more responsiveness to customers D) closer supervision E) more accountability ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) A benefit of having a wide span of control is being able to be more responsive […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of centralization? A) more duplication of effort B) less decision authority by lower managers C) fewer streamlined procedures D) less control by top management E) less specialization ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Less decision authority by lower managers is a drawback of centralization.
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of having a wide span of control? A) delayed decision making B) more managerial control C) less employee freedom to make decisions D) less responsiveness to customers E) less specialization ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) A drawback of having a wide span of control is having […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT true of line manager positions? A) They have the ability to delegate. B) They have authority to make decisions. C) They have people reporting to them. D) They are indicated on an organization chart by dashed, usually horizontal, lines. E) They are directly involved in an organization’s goals. […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT true of staff personnel? A) They include all employees who do not have management responsibilities. B) They may provide advice and recommendations to line managers. C) They may include legal counsels and strategic planning advisors. D) They may provide research to companies. E) They are indicated on an […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a benefit of centralization? A) more decision authority by lower managers B) less duplication of effort C) faster decision making D) more responsiveness to customers E) higher employee morale ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Less duplication of effort is a benefit of centralization, along with more control by […]
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of decentralization? A) less specialization B) less decision autonomy by lower managers C) delayed decision making D) less responsiveness to customers E) lower employee morale ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Less specialization is a drawback of decentralization.
QUESTION Setting up an organization according to functional structure is quite popular. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of functional departmentalization? A) Workers are grouped by specialization. B) There are cost savings and efficiency improvements. C) Employees in a department tend to think alike. D) Specialists can easily coordinate within the department. E) […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT one of the five types of divisional structures? A) customer groups B) work processes C) products or services D) functional E) industries ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Functional structure is its own category; the missing divisional structure from the list is geographic regions.
