The _____ organizational structure accommodates growth relatively easily.

Select one:

a. network

b. matrix

c. simple

d. divisional

e. functional

2) A(n) _____ structure should be introduced where employees perform tasks with high variability and low analyzability.

Select one:

a. team-based

b. formalized

c. organic

d. mechanistic

e. simple

3)

The local county government is flattening its hierarchy to address a budget crisis. As a result, they must

Select one:

a. adopt a matrix form of departmentalization.

b. widen the span of control.

c. rely more on direct supervision than on standardization to coordinate the resulting structure.

d. centralize decision making.

e. discourage employee empowerment.

4)

A second factor influencing the best span of control is whether employees

Select one:

a. perform complex tasks.

b. perform novel tasks.

c. perform routine jobs.

d. require coaching.

e. require supervisor involvement.

5)

An organic structure has

Select one:

a. a narrow span of control.

b. centralized decision making.

c. little formalization.

d. vertical communication flows.

e. rigidly defined tasks.