Functional Areas of Organizations Quiz

What is one way hierarchical structures can enhance a divisional structure?

• By integrating a matrix approach

• By utilizing a functional strategy

• By establishing a geographic framework

• By concentrating on market-driven strategies

How are functional objectives used in an organization?

• To design and coordinate operations

• To replace corporate objectives

• To reduce employee numbers

• To eliminate financial objectives

Which of the following is a common functional area in an organization?

• Landscaping

• Human Resources

• Culinary Arts

• Architecture

What is one of the principal functions of ICT systems in organizations?

• To reduce employee salaries

• To support managers in planning and monitoring resources

• To eliminate all manual processes

• To increase the number of meetings

Which functional area benefits from real-time performance reports and decision support systems?

• Finance

• Marketing

• Management

• Human resources

Which benefit is common to all functional departments according to the document?

• Decision support systems

• Transaction support systems

• Consistency in operations with one ICT system

• Performance monitoring of KPIs

Which HR activity involves supporting recruitment and selection of staff?

• Performance review

• Workforce planning

• Training and development

• Minimising labour costs

How do HR strategies depend on an organisation?

• They are the same for all organisations

• They depend on an organisation’s mission and objectives

• They are determined by government policies

• They are based on employee preferences

What is a key principle of HARD HR strategy?

• Employees are a liability.

• Employees are a resource.

• Employees are independent.

• Employees are expendable.

How does HARD HR strategy suggest controlling costs?

• By increasing salaries.

• By reducing employee benefits.

• By monitoring full-time equivalent (FTE) hours.

• By hiring more employees.