Business Organisational Structure Quiz

What is known as the "organisational structure" in a business context?

• The process of hiring new employees

• The way in which a business is organised

• The annual financial planning

• The marketing strategies used by a business

Why is the organisational structure of a business important?

• It determines the company's stock prices

• It determines the social events within the company

• It determines authority, responsibility, job roles, accountability, and communication flows

• It determines the company's branding and image

Which of the following is NOT a type of organisational structure we have discussed?

• Functional

• Product-based

• Hierarchical

• Matrix

What is the primary basis for grouping employees in a functional structure?

• Geographic location

• Product lines

• Area of expertise

• Duration of employment

What is one of the advantages of a functional structure?

• Increased communication between departments

• Employees focus on company goals

• Efficient use of resources

• More confusion

What does a matrix type of organisational structure combine?

• Different geographical locations

• Traditional departments and project teams

• Various management levels

• Multiple company subsidiaries

Which of the following is an advantage of a matrix structure?

• It creates a clear line of accountability for project teams.

• It encourages cross-fertilisation of ideas across departments.

• It simplifies the organisational structure.

• It ensures team members focus only on their functional responsibilities.

Which of the following is NOT included in the decisions relating to organisational design?

• Authority

• Span

• Hierarchy

• Efficiency

What is decision-making about in the context of business structures?

• Employee satisfaction

• Authority

• Marketing strategies

• Financial investment

In a centralised business structure, where is decision-making kept?

• Amongst all employees

• At the top of the hierarchy

• Spread out evenly across the company

• With external stakeholders