Session two org. analysis & job design

_____ can be defined as the process of creating and modifying organizational structures.

• organizational reorganization

• organizational design

• organization structure

• organization development

Organizational design eliminates double work and makes processes and decisions smooth across the entire organization.

• True

• False

_______is needed when the current structure does not align with the situation.

• reorganization

• redevelopment

• revision

• review

The HR practitioner’s main role in the organizational design process is that of _____.

• facilitator

• developer

• partner

• activist

When an organization is structured and designed in a way that fits its purpose, it will result in ________.

• organizational progress

• organizational efficiency

• organizational development

• organizational effectiveness

When organizational design is effective it can lead to a happier, healthier and more motivated workforce.

• True

• False

The first step to determine the most appropriate organizational design is to ____.

• assess profitability

• determine the stakeholder input

• identify aspects of the organizational environment

• retrain employees

This principle states that boundaries should exist to encourage the development of specialist skills.

• specialization

• coordination

• knowledge and competency

• control and commitment

An organization’s structure, needs to be aligned with its dominant technology.

• True

• False

The best structure for an organization depends on its internal environment. 

• True

• False