Who's the Boss?
When a manager gives tasks to employees and supervises their work, what type of authority does that manager have?
Line authority
This structure is separated by traditional departments, such as marketing or sales.
Functional structure
Assigning specific tasks to individual employees based on their skills is called what?
Division of labor
When a manager arranges office space to maximize efficiency, they are performing which managerial function?
organizing
A well-planned organizational design helps a business to better compete because...
It increases productivity.
What type of authority is when someone provides advice to managers but doesn't directly supervise employees?
Staff authority
A company broken down by region, customer, or product likely uses which organizational structure?
Divisional structure
When a manager oversees a large number of employees, their span of control is considered what?
Wide
Dividing responsibilities among team members to meet project goals is an example of what process?
organizing OR delegation OR assigning tasks
The saying “form follows function” indicates that organizational design must fit with organizational...
objectives
What is the principle called where employees report to only one manager?
Unity of command
Combining elements of two structures, often functional and divisional, forms which organizational structure?
Matrix structure
What is the term for the number of employees a manager can effectively supervise?
span of control
How does organizing help businesses save time and resources?
By improving efficiency.
(Less repetition of work. Less waste.)
Why does poor organizing damage a company’s reputation?
inefficiency and poor customer experiences.
Which principle states that authority should flow in a clear, unbroken line from the top to the bottom of an organization?
Scalar principle
What is a common advantage of the divisional structure?
It can improve customer experiences.
Which organizational principle ensures that no employee has more than one manager to report to?
unity of command
What step in the organizing process involves ensuring employees have clear reporting lines?
Establishing authority.
A common way for a divisional organizational structure to be broken down:
product
process
territory
customer type
Assigning responsibilities to team members for different aspects of a project is an example of what process?
Delegation
What is a disadvantage of the matrix structure in terms of authority?
it violates the unity of command principle
What is the benefit of division of labor in terms of efficiency?
It allows specialization
How does good organizing create a sense of security for employees?
Employees know exactly what is expected of them.
What three elements does organizational design structure to enhance business effectiveness?
people, information, and technology