Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Specialization
A
Dividing tasks
2
Q
Departmentalization
A
Grouping jobs
3
Q
Restructuring
A
Altering existing organizational structures to become more competitive
4
Q
Functional organization
A
Groups people together who have comparable skills and perform similar tasks
5
Q
Divisional organizations
A
Divided by products. Customers. Processes. Or geography
6
Q
Chain of command
A
Authority relationship among people
7
Q
Matrix structure
A
Form teams to combine skills on a specific project
8
Q
Span of control
A
How companies determine which trade offs to make
9
Q
Delegation
A
The process of entrusting work to subordinates
10
Q
Centralization
A
Most decision making is concentrated at the top
11
Q
Decentralization
A
Spreads decision making throughout organization
