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Question 1
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An efficient system of control encourages top management to go in for ___________ authority.

A
centralisation

B
decentralisation

C
classification

D
none of the above

Solution

If the authority rests with senior management at the centre of a business it is called centralisation Benefits of centralisation.
There are a number of benefits of centralisation:
1) It removes the duplication of work and is an efficient system of control
2) Managers can focus on higher level work related to long-term planning and decision making.
3) Routine procedures are carried out at a more junior level using standardised processes. Managers therefore do not have to spend time on tasks such as a form-filling.
4) Systems across the organisation are now more consistent.This is more cost-effective and fair for all.This fits with the Commissions drive for lean production within its services i.e the elimination of waste.
Question 2
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"The multiplicity of vertical and horizontal relationships impair organizational efficiency" This statement is for ___________.

A
Functional organisation

B
Line organisation

C
Matrix organisation

D
None of the above

Solution

A matrix structure pulls together employees who combine the relevant product and functional expertise in order for the business to meet its goals.The people selected come from different levels and departments within the business.This structure can be used in both hierarchical and flat organizations.This form is suited for project-driven companies such as construction.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.
Question 3
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Which one of the following is a step towards formation of semiautonomous units?

A
Delegation

B
Decentralisation

C
Centralisation

D
Growth

Solution

If the authority rests with senior management at the centre of a business it is called centralisation, or when it is delegated further down the hierarchy,away from the centre it is called decentralisation. Decentralisation improves morale of personnel.Managers at different levels and semi-autonomous divisions are able to see by themselves the results of their own actions and ascertain their role and success. Delegation creates superior subordinate relationship while decentralisation makes semi autonomous units.
Question 4
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Organizational plans can be _______.

A
stabilized

B
controlled

C
expendited

D
all of the above
Question 5
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Which one of the following is a feature of delegation of authority?

A
Division of work and delegation of authority

B
The tendency to withhold a larger part of the formal authority at higher echelons of management hierarchy

C
Combining functional departments with product organisation

D
Al clear demarcation between thinking and doing.

Solution

The process of assigning or transferring authority,decision making or a specific administrative function from one person to another is delegation.Delegation is the practice of turning over work related tasks and / or authority to employees or subordinates.Delegation of authority entails division of work load and sharing responsibility.
Question 6
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Which one of the following statements explains the term 'decentralisation'?

A
The tendency to withhold larger part of formal authority at higher echelons of management hierarchy

B
When a larger part of the authority is delegated down the levels of management so that decisions are made as near the source of information and action is possible.

C
The concern for the people employed in an organisation

D
None of the above

Solution

If the authority rests with senior management at the centre of a business it is called centralisation, or when it is delegated further down the hierarchy, away from the centre it is called decentralisation. Decentralisation is the process of redistributing or dispersing functions, powers,people or things away from a central location or authority.
Question 7
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Small scale industry consists of which type of organisation?

A
Functional organisation

B
Line organisation

C
Matrix organisation

D
Project organisation

Solution

Small Scale Industry consist of Line Organisation.It is the simplest of all types of organisations.It can be easily established and easily understood by the workers.Thus it is most suitable for small scale industry.
Question 8
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The formal right of the manager to take decisions give orders and expect the orders to be carried out is ______________.

A
unity of command

B
accountability

C
authority

D
responsibility
Question 9
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Vertical line of authority are cut horizontally across by ________________.

A
product line division

B
project line division

C
product or project line division

D
none of the above

Solution

Matrix Organisation combines functional departmentation with product or project organisation.The functional departments like manufacturing ,marketing,accounting and personnel constitute the vertical chains of command while the project organisation or product divisions from the horizontal chains of command.The vertical lines of authority are cut horizontally across by project or product line divisions.
Question 10
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A traditional " top down" organisation is ____________ organisation.

A
an absolutely formalised

B
a largely decentralised

C
a largely centralised

D
an absolutely decentralised

Solution

Matrix Organisation combines functional departmentation with product or project organisation.The functional departments like manufacturing ,marketing,accounting and personnel constitute the vertical chains of command while the project organisation or product divisions from the horizontal chains of command.The vertical lines of authority are cut horizontally across by project or product line divisions.

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Question 1

centralisation

decentralisation

classification

none of the above

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Question 2

Functional organisation

Line organisation

Matrix organisation

None of the above

Solution

Question 3

Delegation

Decentralisation

Centralisation

Growth

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Question 4

stabilized

controlled

expendited

all of the above

Question 5

Division of work and delegation of authority

The tendency to withhold a larger part of the formal authority at higher echelons of management hierarchy

Combining functional departments with product organisation

Al clear demarcation between thinking and doing.

Solution

Question 6

The tendency to withhold larger part of formal authority at higher echelons of management hierarchy

When a larger part of the authority is delegated down the levels of management so that decisions are made as near the source of information and action is possible.

The concern for the people employed in an organisation

None of the above

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Question 7

Functional organisation

Line organisation

Matrix organisation

Project organisation

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Question 8

unity of command

accountability

authority

responsibility

Question 9

product line division

project line division

product or project line division

none of the above

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Question 10

an absolutely formalised

a largely decentralised

a largely centralised

an absolutely decentralised

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