Mastering Organization: A Comprehensive Guide for Management and Leadership

Question 1

What is the primary function of organizing?

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Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness

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Facilitating seamless communication and collaboration

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Controlling and guiding employee behaviors

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Motivating and inspiring employees

Question 2

What is the term for the process of dividing an organization into distinct units or departments?

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Departmentalization

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Delegation of authority

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Span of control

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Coordination

Question 3

Which type of departmentalization categorizes tasks based on their shared functions?

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Functional

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Divisional

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Geographical

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Process

Question 4

What is the appropriate term for the number of employees a manager can effectively oversee?

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Span of control

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Chain of command

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Scalar principle

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Unity of command

Question 5

What is the principle that dictates that employees should receive instructions from only one superior?

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Unity of command

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Scalar principle

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Line of authority

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Span of authority

Question 6

Which organizational structure is characterized by decentralized decision-making authority?

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Decentralized

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Centralized

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Flat

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Hierarchical

Question 7

What is the term for the process of assigning specific tasks and responsibilities to individuals?

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Delegation

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Empowerment

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Centralization

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Coordination

Question 8

What term describes the process of dividing an organization into smaller units based on specific functions?

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Span of Control

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Centralization

Question 9

What is the term used to refer to the number of direct reports supervised by a manager?

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Span of Control

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Unity of Command

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Chain of Command

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Delegation

Question 10

Which of the following types of departmentalization is based on the functions performed?

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Functional

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Product

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Geographic

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Customer

Question 11

What is the term for the process of assigning tasks and responsibilities to subordinates?

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Delegation

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Centralization

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Decentralization

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Empowerment

Question 12

Which factor does NOT influence the degree of centralization in an organization?

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Number of employees

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Size of the organization

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Nature of the industry

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Management philosophy

Question 13

What process involves creating a visual representation of an organization's structure?

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Organizational Charting

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Job Analysis

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

Question 14

The process of dividing the organization into manageable and specialized units is known as:

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Coordination

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Centralization

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential advantage of tall organizational structures?

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Clear lines of authority

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Increased employee autonomy

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Improved communication

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Reduced bureaucracy

Question 16

The process of entrusting authority and responsibility to individuals or teams is known as:

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Delegation

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Centralization

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Departmentalization

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Coordination

Question 17

The process of ensuring that different departments and individuals work together effectively is known as:

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Coordination

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Delegation

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Departmentalization

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Centralization

Question 18

The idea of establishing a clear and structured hierarchy within an organization is known as the:

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Chain of command

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Span of control

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Unity of command

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Centralization

Question 19

Centralized decision-making may offer the advantage of:

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Improved consistency

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Increased employee autonomy

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Reduced bureaucracy

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Enhanced communication

Question 20

Which process involves determining the appropriate level of decision-making authority within an organization?

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Centralization

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Delegation

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Coordination

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Departmentalization

Question 21

Which approach should organizations use to select organizational structures that enhance their effectiveness?

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Analyze the organization's environment, strategy, and resources to determine the most appropriate structure.

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Adopt a generic structure prevalent in the industry.

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Implement a rigid structure with limited flexibility for stability.

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Design the structure based solely on employee preferences.

Question 22

How does organizational culture influence the effectiveness of different organizational structures?

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Organizational culture influences the behavior of members, which in turn affects the effectiveness of various organizational structures.

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Organizational culture has no impact on organizational structures or their effectiveness.

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Organizational culture alone dictates the most appropriate organizational structure.

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Organizational culture is only significant in small-scale organizations.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of organizing as a management function?

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Centralization of decision-making

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Unity of command

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Division of labor

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Span of control

Question 24

The process of grouping related activities into departments is known as:

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Authority

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Responsibility

Question 25

The number of subordinates that a manager can effectively supervise is known as:

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Span of control

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Unity of command

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Centralization

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Decentralization

Question 26

The process of assigning specific tasks and responsibilities to individuals is referred to as:

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Delegation

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Authority

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Responsibility

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Accountability

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may influence the design of an organization's structure?

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Employee preferences

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Company size

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Industry

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Technology

Question 28

The process of ensuring alignment between an organization's structure, goals, and strategies is known as:

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Organizational alignment

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Strategic planning

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Performance management

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Change management

Question 29

How can organizational structures impact employee motivation and productivity?

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Flatter structures can speed up decision-making.

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Centralized structures give employees more freedom.

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Matrix structures always boost motivation.

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Functional structures have no impact on coordination.

Question 30

What is the primary goal of organizational design?

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Enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness

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Eliminate organizational conflict

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Increase revenue generation

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Reduce employee turnover

Question 31

Which of the following is typically NOT a challenge encountered during organizational change and restructuring?

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Enhanced operational efficiency

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Employee resistance to change

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Insufficient financial resources

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Communication breakdowns

Question 32

Which principle of organizing refers to the concept that each subordinate should report to only one supervisor?

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Unity of command

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Division of labor

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Span of control

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Chain of command

Question 33

The systematic grouping of similar or related activities into units is known as:

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Centralization

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Decentralization

Question 34

Which organizational structure has a wide span of control and few layers of management?

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Flat structure

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Tall structure

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Matrix structure

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Functional structure

Question 35

The process of entrusting authority and responsibility to others is called:

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Delegation

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Span of control

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Chain of command

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Authority

Question 36

The span of control refers to:

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The number of subordinates directly reporting to a supervisor

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The scope of authority and responsibility delegated to subordinates

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The level of hierarchy within an organization

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The ratio of managers to employees

Question 37

How does organizational design influence an organization's ability to achieve its goals?

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Enhances collaboration and coordination across departments

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Increases the number of employees in each department

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Eliminates the need for managerial supervision

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Ensures equal authority for all employees

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an effective organizational structure?

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Complexity

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Simplicity

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Flexibility

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Clarity

Question 39

The process of defining and assigning duties and responsibilities to individuals and groups is known as:

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Delegation

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Authorization

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Accountability

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Empowerment

Question 40

The concept of 'span of control' refers to:

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The number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise

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The level of authority delegated to subordinates

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The range of activities a manager is responsible for

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The number of layers in an organizational hierarchy

Question 41

Which of the following is a key principle of 'unity of command'?

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Subordinates should report to only one supervisor

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Supervisors should have the authority to make decisions

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Decisions should be made at the lowest possible level

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Communication should flow through formal channels

Question 42

The process of grouping activities into departments and assigning them to managers is called:

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Departmentalization

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Job specialization

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Delegation

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Centralization

Question 43

The process of creating a visual representation of the organizational structure is known as:

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Organigram

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Flowchart

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Hierarchy chart

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Job description

Question 44

The concept of 'matrix organization' refers to a structure that combines:

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Functional and divisional structures

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Hierarchical and flat structures

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Centralized and decentralized structures

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Process and project structures

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of organizing?

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Personalizing

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Delegation of authority

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Unity of command

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Span of control

Question 46

The process of structuring the organization's work into manageable units for efficient coordination is known as:

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Decentralization

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Centralization

Question 47

Which of the following is a primary advantage of effective organizing?

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Enhanced coordination

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Hindered decision-making

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Increased employee workload

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Reduced communication

Question 48

The number of subordinates that a manager can effectively supervise and manage is known as:

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Span of control

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Chain of command

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Centralization

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Unity of command

Question 49

The process of entrusting responsibility and granting authority to subordinates is:

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Delegation

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Centralization

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Decentralization

Question 50

Which type of organizational structure is characterized by a hierarchical structure and centralized authority?

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Functional

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Divisional

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Matrix

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Flat

Question 51

The process of streamlining the organizational structure and reducing hierarchical levels is known as:

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Flattening

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Decentralizing

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Centralizing

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Restructuring

Question 52

Which of the following is a tool used to visually represent the formal organization structure?

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Organization chart

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Job description

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SWOT analysis

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PERT chart

Question 53

The process of grouping activities and resources into manageable units for effective management is known as:

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Departmentalization

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Delegation

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Centralization

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Decentralization