Organisational Structures Quiz

What is a characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

• Few levels of hierarchy

• Narrow span of control

• Wide span of control

• Short chain of command

Which of the following is an advantage of a flat organisational structure?

• Longer lines of communication

• Higher costs due to more managers

• Faster decision implementation

• More levels of management

What is a disadvantage of a tall organisational structure?

• Managers are close to subordinates

• Communication issues due to long chain of command

• Wide span of control

• Short chain of command

What does delayering involve?

• Increasing the number of managers

• Removing one or more levels of hierarchy

• Adding more levels of hierarchy

• Expanding the chain of command

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a flat structure?

• Longer lines of communication

• Narrow span of control

• Higher costs due to more managers

• Less room for promotion

What is an advantage of delayering?

• Increased staffing costs

• Slower communication

• Cost savings from a smaller workforce

• More levels of management

Which of the following is a disadvantage of delayering?

• Increased opportunities for promotion

• Loss of specialist and experienced staff

• Shorter lines of communication

• More levels of hierarchy

What is a potential benefit of a tall hierarchy?

• Fewer promotional opportunities

• Managers are removed from subordinates

• Promotional opportunities

• Wide span of control

What is a potential downside of a wide span of control in a flat structure?

• Less delegation

• Narrow span of control

• Overstretched managers

• More levels of hierarchy