Organizational Structure Quiz

What is an Organization Chart?

• A list of company employees

• A diagram showing a company's structure and employee roles

• A financial report of a company

• A marketing strategy document

What does Chain of Command refer to in a company?

• The hierarchy of product distribution

• The reporting relationships within a company

• The sequence of marketing strategies

• The order of financial transactions

What is Job Specialization?

• The process of creating new job titles

• The process of identifying specific jobs and designating people to perform them

• The process of hiring new employees

• The process of training employees

What is Functional Departmentalization?

• Dividing an organization by geographic location

• Dividing an organization according to groups' functions or activities

• Dividing an organization by product type

• Dividing an organization by customer needs

What is a Centralized Organization?

• An organization where decision-making is held by upper-level management

• An organization where decision-making is spread across all levels

• An organization with no formal structure

• An organization focused on customer service

What is a characteristic of tall organizational structures?

• Decentralized decision-making

• Few layers of management

• Centralized companies with multiple layers of management

• Lack of authority

What does the term "Span of Control" refer to?

• The number of departments in a company

• The number of people supervised by one manager

• The number of products a company sells

• The number of decisions made by a manager

What is the duty to perform an assigned task called?

• Authority

• Delegation

• Responsibility

• Accountability

Which type of authority involves a direct chain of command from the top of the company to the bottom?

• Staff Authority

• Line Authority

• Committee Authority

• Team Authority

What is the role of staff members in an organization?

• Making final decisions

• Supervising line managers

• Advising and counseling line departments

• Managing daily operations