Different organisational structures and when each is appropriate:

• An organizational structure determines how work is divided, coordinated, and controlled
• Flat structures are common in startups and small businesses.


  True
• A hierarchical structure ensures clear lines of command and responsibilities.


  True
• Match the characteristic with the functional structure:

  Work Organization ↔️ Grouped by business function

  Specialization ↔️ High level of functional specialization
• What is the chain of command in an organization?

  Authority from top to bottom
• What are the three bases for dividing work in a divisional structure?

  Product lines, regions, customers
• Employees in a divisional structure specialize in specific functional areas.

  False
• A matrix structure combines elements of functional and divisional structures.
• An organizational structure defines how a company's roles and relationships are arranged.


  True
• For what type of organizations is a functional structure most appropriate?

  Large, established organizations
• A divisional structure allows for clear accountability.

  True
• How is work organized in a divisional structure?

  By product, region, or customer
• In a matrix structure, employees report to both a functional manager and a project manager.


  True
• In a flat structure, what type of authority flow is encouraged?

  Bottom-up and sideways
• One disadvantage of a network structure is the potential for loss of control
• Match the organizational structure with its characteristic:

  Divisional ↔️ Grouped by product or region

  Matrix ↔️ Combines functional and divisional

  Flat ↔️ Fewer management layers

  Network ↔️ Collaborates with external partners
• What is a key disadvantage of hierarchical structures?

  Slow to adapt to change
• For what type of organization is a hierarchical structure most appropriate?

  Large corporations
• What does an organizational structure define in a company?

  Roles, responsibilities, relationships
• Match the characteristic with the functional structure:

  Coordination ↔️ Coordination within each function

  Decision-Making ↔️ Centralized within each department
• Match the work organization with the structure:

  Divisional ↔️ Grouped by product, region, or customer

  Functional ↔️ Grouped by business function
• A divisional structure is highly flexible to changing market needs.


  True
• What type of skills do employees in a matrix structure need to balance?

  Generalist and specialist
• What does the chain of command ensure in a hierarchical structure?

  Accountability is clear
• In a divisional structure, coordination is high across divisions but less within them.
• A divisional structure is suitable for organizations with multiple product lines or markets.


  True
• Decision-making in a divisional structure is decentralized
• Who shares decision-making in a matrix structure?

  Functional and project managers
• What is a key characteristic of a network structure?

  Flexible boundaries
• Larger organizations often adopt hierarchical structures due to their complexity.

  True
• What does an organizational structure outline within a company?

  Roles, responsibilities, relationships
• Flat structures promote direct communication and rapid decision-making
• The chain of command ensures that instructions are followed and accountability is clear.
• A functional structure groups employees with similar skills and expertise
• Hierarchical structures have multiple layers of management
• The functional structure is less flexible to changing market needs.


  True
• What are the three bases for dividing work in a divisional structure?

  Product lines, regions, customers
• What type of organizations is a divisional structure most suitable for?

  Large, diversified organizations
• Match the organizational structure with its advantage:

  Divisional ↔️ Clear accountability

  Functional ↔️ Efficient use of skills

  Matrix ↔️ Responsive to changing needs
• In a functional structure, decision-making is centralized within departments.