Indicate whether the following statement is true or false (1 mark), and explain why (1 mark). Organizations should keep their structure static for maximum efficacy as they grow. Which of the following authority relationships would be most appropriate for an operation in the following situation? A restaurant hires a social media manager to market the food and connect with customers. Line & Staff Line Functional Which of the following is not true of a hierarchical structure? Select 2 correct answer(s) Employees have a clear distinction of who they report to Having multiple layers of management can decrease personnel costs Hierarchical structures allow companies to change at a fast pace Conflicts for time and resources can occur In your own words, describe what systems theory means in the context of food service operations. PS. If you copy/paste from a textbook or online resource you will get zero for this question. I really want you to think about what it means in this context :) When an organization grows horizontally, the 'higher-ups' tend to get more busy, with more work in their day-to-day. True False In the example below, identify whether the scenario is a result of formal or informal authority. Sandeep is a dietary aide who has been working for the hospital for 10 years. She knows her job very well. During her shift, she was working with a trainee and they were not able to finish their tasks on time. Sandeep pauses to check in with her supervisor to make sure the supervisor is aware they are behind and is able to approve the extra time to finish the task, or whether someone else should take over. Formal informal Which of the following are steps to follow when developing an organizational framework according to this course? Determine the scope of the work / objectives to be completed in the operation Identify what work needs to take place Name yourself as the boss Hire employees Determine who each person will report to Identify when the work needs to take place In the example below, identify whether the scenario is a result of formal or informal authority. Betty is a new employee and is unsure of which type of mustard is normally spread on the sandwich a customer has ordered. She pauses when making the sandwich to check with her colleague who has been there for a few months longer than her. Formal Informal Which of the following authority relationships would be most appropriate for an operation in the following situation? A chef with both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) experience opens a food truck. Line Functional Line & Staff