Q&A L5

Question 1

Imagine you are hired to improve efficiency in a large manufacturing company. You notice that tasks are currently being performed by the same individuals from start to finish, which is slowing down production. Based on this observation, you recommend:

Answer 1

Increased work specialization

Question 2

A company provides consulting services to clients across multiple countries and has different teams focusing on client needs in Europe, Asia, and North America. This structure reflects which form of departmentalization?

Answer 2

Georgraphic

Question 3

You are consulting for a retail chain experiencing slow decision-making because too many layers of management are involved. To address this, you recommend:

Answer 3

Flattening the organization by widening the span of control

Widening the span of control reduces the number of management layers

Question 4

Imagine you are evaluating a company where employees follow strict rules and detailed job descriptions with little autonomy. This company exhibits:

Answer 4

High formalization

Question 5

A multinational corporation wants to empower regional managers to make decisions tailored to their markets while the corporate office focuses on long-term strategy. Which organizational approach aligns with this goal?

Answer 5

Decentralization

Centralization: all info must go thru corporate office leading to delays

Question 6

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a functional structure?

a) High specialization within departments like marketing or IT
b) Social support within teams
c) Employees grouped by functional background
d) Employees working on autonomous projects with no formal leadership

Answer 6

d) Employees working on autonomous projects with no formal leadership

Question 7

In which structure is the span of control likely to be the widest, with one person managing a large number of subordinates?

Answer 7

Simple structure

Question 8

You work as a consultant and are asked by your client’s large organization acting on the global market to analyze their structure and give suggestions for improvement. You notice that the environment of the organization is highly complex and unstable. You conclude that this requires the organization to be highly flexible and innovative. What type of structure would you recommend the organization adopt?

Answer 8

A network structure

Question 9

A software company wants to create a new app feature while maintaining a focus on innovation. What structure fits this goal?

Answer 9

A team structure