Organizational Structure Quiz

What is the management function that involves arranging and structuring work to accomplish the organization’s goals?

• Planning

• Organizing

• Leading

• Controlling

Which of the following is NOT one of the key elements in organizational design?

• Work specialization

• Departmentalization

• Budgeting

• Chain of command

What is the formal arrangement of jobs within an organization called?

• Organizational design

• Departmentalization

• Organizational chart

• Organizational structure

Which type of departmentalization emphasizes monitoring and responding to customers’ needs?

• Geographical departmentalization

• Product departmentalization

• Functional departmentalization

• Customer departmentalization

What is the line of authority extending from upper organizational levels to the lowest levels, which clarifies who reports to whom?

• Chain of command

• Span of control

• Unity of command

• Authority

Which type of authority entitles a manager to direct the work of an employee?

• Divisional authority

• Functional authority

• Staff authority

• Line authority

What is the management principle that each person should report to only one manager called?

• Decentralization

• Centralization

• Span of control

• Unity of command

What is the number of employees a manager can efficiently and effectively manage called?

• Centralization

• Employee empowerment

• Span of control

• Decentralization

Which type of organization design is strict and tightly controlled?

• Mechanistic organization

• Organic organization

• Functional organization

• Divisional organization

An organization’s structure should facilitate goal achievement. What is it closely linked to?

• Size

• Technology

• Strategy

• Environment