Spring $2024$ Final Exam

Answer ALL questions.

Section A

Q$1.$ Explain the importance of organizing as a role of management and the three primary responsibilities of organizing.

Q$2.$ Discuss the six principles of Max Weber's bureaucratic model of organizing.

Q$3.$ An organizational structure$/$chart is proposed for businesses to function efficiently. Explain four fundamental purposes of organizational structure$/$chart$.$

Q$4.$ Distinguish between the shamrock organizational structure and the matrix organizational structure.

Q$5.$ Discuss two advantages of the tall organizational structure and two advantages of the flat organizational structure.

Q$6.$ Discuss the five factors to consider when changing an organization.

Q$7.$ Discuss five factors that force organizations to change.

Section B Case Study $($unseen$)$

Q$8.$ With reference to the case study, explain two advantages and two disadvantages of the democratic style of leadership.

Q$9.$ With reference to the case study, discuss five advantages of a strong organizational culture.

Q$10.$ The combination of the Ohio State University and Michigan State University studies on leadership is portrayed in two dimensions in the case study, explain these two dimensions.

Case Study $($unseen$)$

Q$11.$ With reference to the case study, discuss five causes of cultural clash in organizations.

Q$12.$ Discuss the four types of organizational culture and identify the kind of culture that exists in the case study.