Organizational Structure Quiz

What are the 2 fundamental processes in organizational structure?

• Centralization & formalization

• Division of labor & coordination

• Workflow & communication

• Departmentalization & span of control

Which coordinating mechanism involves creating routine patterns of behavior or output?

• Standardization

• Informal communication

• Decentralization

• Formal hierarchy

What is the main disadvantage of tall hierarchies in organizations?

• Reduced overhead costs

• Increased employee empowerment

• Higher-quality information flow

• Higher probability of information filtering

Which organizational form is characterized by a wide span of control, decentralized decision making, and little formalization?

• Standardized structure

• Centralized structure

• Organic structure

• Mechanistic structure

What is the purpose of departmentalization in organizations?

• To establish the chain of command

• To reduce interdependencies

• To discourage informal communication

• To limit mental models

What is the coordinating mechanism that involves assigning legitimate power to individuals at the top of the organizational hierarchy?

• Informal communication

• Standardization

• Decentralization

• Formal hierarchy

Which form of standardization involves ensuring that individuals and work units have clearly defined goals and output measures?

• Standardized outputs

• Standardized processes

• Standardized skills

• Standardized communication

What is the main disadvantage of high levels of formalization in organizations?

• Improved information sharing

• Job dissatisfaction and work stress

• Enhanced creativity

• Increased organizational flexibility

What are the six most common pure types of departmentalization?

• Product, Process, Customer, Geographic, Functional, Matrix

• Formal, Informal, Tall, Flat, Organic, Mechanistic

• Hierarchical, Centralized, Decentralized, Hybrid, Flat, Virtual

• Simple, Functional, Divisional, Team-based, Matrix, Network

What is the main advantage of a Simple Structure?

• Increased owner control

• Reduced employee autonomy

• Potential confusion

• Increased employee autonomy