4.2 - Key Elements of Organizational Structure
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Practice Questions
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Define Work Specialization.
💡 Hint: Think about how larger tasks can be divided for efficiency.
What is Chain of Command?
💡 Hint: Consider how employees report to their managers.
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What does Work Specialization refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how complex tasks are divided in a team.
True or False: High formalization encourages creativity.
💡 Hint: Recall what formalization means regarding rules and procedures.
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Design an organizational structure for a startup tech company focusing on mobile app development. Justify your decisions for work specialization, departmentalization, and span of control.
💡 Hint: Think about how a startup needs flexibility and quick decision-making.
Assess the pros and cons of centralizing decision-making for a multinational company versus decentralizing decisions to regional managers.
💡 Hint: Find a balance between control and responsiveness in your evaluation.
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