Organisational Design

Question 1

What is organisational design?

Answer 1

The process of aligning an organization’s structure with its goals and strategies.

Question 2

True or False: A flat organisational structure has many layers of management.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: A __________ structure divides the organization into smaller units or teams.

Answer 3

divisional

Question 4

What are the key elements of organisational design?

Answer 4

Work specialization, departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization, and formalization.

Question 5

Which organisational structure is characterized by a high degree of specialization and a clear hierarchy?

Answer 5

Functional structure

Question 6

True or False: Centralization refers to the concentration of decision-making authority at the top levels of management.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the main advantage of a matrix organisational structure?

Answer 7

It allows for flexibility and improved communication across different functional areas.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of organisational structure? A) Functional B) Divisional C) Circular D) Hierarchical

Answer 8

C) Circular

Question 9

What is the purpose of departmentalization in organisational design?

Answer 9

To group jobs and tasks into manageable units, facilitating coordination and efficiency.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of ensuring that the right people are in the right roles within the organisational structure.

Answer 10

Workforce alignment