Ch. 10

Question 1

What is organizational structure

Answer 1

Set of formal tasks assigned to people and departments

Question 2

What is the visual representation of an organizations structure

Answer 2

Org chart- typically a triangle(more people at lower levels)

Question 3

What are the Features of Verticals structure

Answer 3

Work specialization
Chain of command
Span of management
Tall/flat
Centralization v. Decentralization

Question 4

Chain of command aka scaler

Answer 4

Unbroken series of reporting relationships from top to bottom

Question 5

Span of management aka span of control

Answer 5

Number of people that report below you

Question 6

Tall flat structure refers to

Answer 6

Number of levels of hierarchy

Question 7

Authority defined

Answer 7

Formal and legitimate right of mgr to make decisions, vested in positions

Question 8

Responsibility

Answer 8

Duty to perform a task

Question 9

Delegation

Answer 9

Giving responsibilities who are at lower levels

Question 10

Decentralized

Answer 10

Uncertainty is external environment focused on creativity and innovation

Question 11

Centralization

Answer 11

Consistent in times of crisis

Question 12

Functional structure

Answer 12

Tasks based on skills and duties: Vertical

Question 13

Divisional Structure

Answer 13

People and tasks grouped bases on organizational outputs more customer focus

Question 14

Matrix approach

Answer 14

Employees have 2 supervisors focus on horizontal communication (functional and division combined).

Question 15

Team Approach

Answer 15

Cross functional teams-temporary often project based

Question 16

Virtual networks approach

Answer 16

E.g outsourcing, partnerships, alliances

Question 17

Factors that shape structure

Answer 17

Strategy, external environment

Question 18

Define Organizing

Answer 18

Assigning of resource and task through organization