Shane Is the Project Manager of the Organizational Development Team

question 66

Multiple Choice

Shane is the project manager of the organizational development team at Solid Hardwoods. Shane's team has been assigned the task of studying and evaluating Solid Hardwoods' organizational structure. Shane divided the tasks among the team members to collect preliminary information on different elements of Solid Hardwoods' structure. Meg was asked to collect information on the degree to which tasks are divided into separate jobs. Andrea was asked to collect information on formal authority relationships. Francine started looking into how many employees each manager has responsibility for, and Carol was asked to collect evidence on the degree to which rules and procedures are used to standardize behaviors at Solid Hardwoods. Shane decided to personally collect information and evidence on where exactly decisions are formally made at Solid Hardwoods. The team decided to meet with information in two weeks. Francine is looking into information on which element of organizational structure?

• A) centralization
• B) formalization
• C) span of control
• D) chain of command
• E) work specialization

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Definitions:

Quick Resolutions

The rapid settlement or conclusion of a dispute, issue, or problem, aiming for efficiency and minimal disruption.

Collective Agreement

A written contract negotiated through collective bargaining by and for employees with their employer, detailing wages, hours, and working conditions.

Final Approval

The last step in a process where an authority or body confirms or agrees to a proposal, plan, or transaction, making it official or legally binding.

Top Managers

Describes individuals who hold the highest level of managerial positions within an organization, responsible for setting strategic goals and making critical decisions.