Organizational Structure 1
If you are looking at the organization chart of a ___, you see more hierarchical levels and managers with relatively narrow spans of control.
What is Tall structure
Which structure often experiences duplication of work and coordination challenges across groups?
What is Divisional
As an organization becomes more mechanistic, communication flows become ____.
What is More vertical
Should strategy fit structure or should structure fit strategy?
What is Most theories argue structure should support & align with business strategy
When managers meet to discuss ____, topics include task assignment, reporting relationships, & coordination across departments.
What is Organization structure
This structure is also known as the M-Form or a decentralized structure.
What is Divisional
An organization that values innovation & flexibility should have an ____ structure.
What is Organic
Which term means grouping positions into departments?
What is Departmentalization
Employees make better use of skills and enjoy growth opportunities in a ____ organization.
What is Decentralized
This person coordinates team work, but none of the team members report directly to them.
What is Project Manager
Continuous process companies are typically ____ centralized with a ____ span of control.
What is Less, small
Which structure uses dual reporting — both functional and divisional?
What is Matrix Structure
___ is involved when a manager reviews performance and evaluates outcomes.
What is Accountability
As companies grow, they must find ways to ____ departments so they can ____ on goals.
What is Coordinate, collaborate
What is the virtual network approach to structure?
What is
Outsourcing major functions and coordinating through technology
You want employees assigned to engineering projects, but also supervised by someone knowledgeable in their field. What structure fits?
What is Matrix
As organizations become more organic, decision-making becomes ____.
What is Decentralized
Experts believe decentralization is increasing — what does this mean for new managers?
What is More authority & responsibility pushed downward — new managers must be more independent decision-makers