Understanding Organisational Structures Quiz

What is an organisational chart used for?

• To display the financial performance of a company

• To show the structure of an organisation

• To list the products of a company

• To outline the marketing strategy

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tall organisational structure?

• Few levels of management

• Wide span of control

• Many levels of management

• Decentralised decision-making

What does 'span of control' refer to in an organisation?

• The number of departments in a company

• The number of employees a manager supervises

• The distance between company branches

• The total number of managers in a company

Which of the following best describes a flat organisational structure?

• Many hierarchical levels

• Narrow span of control

• Few hierarchical levels

• Centralised decision-making

What is the main advantage of delegation in an organisation?

• It increases the workload of managers

• It allows managers to focus on high-priority tasks

• It reduces the need for employee training

• It centralises decision-making

In a centralised organisation, where are most decisions made?

• At the lower levels of the organisation

• By external consultants

• At the top levels of the organisation

• By individual employees

Which of the following is a benefit of decentralisation?

• Faster decision-making at lower levels

• Increased control by top management

• Reduced need for communication

• Uniformity in decision-making

What is a potential disadvantage of a tall organisational structure?

• Slow decision-making process

• Lack of specialisation

• Limited career progression

• Overburdened managers

What is one reason a company might choose a centralised structure?

• To empower lower-level employees

• To ensure consistent decision-making

• To increase flexibility

• To reduce the number of managers

How does delegation benefit employees in an organisation?

• It reduces their responsibilities

• It provides opportunities for skill development

• It limits their decision-making power

• It increases their workload without benefits