Practice Organizational Structure And Design (4) - Organizational Structure and Design

Practice: Organizational Structure and Design

Lesson 4Organizational Structure and Design

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the primary function of a chain of command?
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Think about how roles are defined and who reports to whom.
Question 2.
Define departmentalization.
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Consider how companies assign jobs to departments.
3Question 3.
What defines the chain of command in an organization?
- A. The number of employees supervised
- B. The authority hierarchy
- C. The type of structure used
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Consider who has the power to make decisions in an organization.
4Question 4.
True or False: A narrow span of control means a manager has more employees to supervise.
- True
- False
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Think about how many people a manager can manage effectively.
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of decentralization versus centralization on organizational efficiency.
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Consider how each structure affects decision-making and employee empowerment.
Question 6.
Propose an ideal organizational structure for a startup focused on innovation and agility.
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Think about structures that enhance flexibility and communication.

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