A Firm That Uses a Structure That Is Organized Along

question 83

Multiple Choice

A firm that uses a structure that is organized along different business functions such as HR, R&D, Sales, and Marketing and also along different geographical areas such as different countries of the world is most likely using a ________ structure.

• A) global matrix
• B) multidivisional
• C) functional
• D) simple

Recognize the implications of job simplification and its potential disadvantages.

Explain the concepts of job involvement and organizational commitment.

Understand the core job characteristics model and its impact on work motivation.

Describe how job characteristics influence critical psychological states.

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Definitions:

Manager

An individual in an organization responsible for controlling or administering all or part of a company or similar organization.

Productivity

The measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.

Performance Effectiveness

The measure of how well an individual or organization achieves their goals and objectives.

Performance Efficiency

The level at which an entity uses the least amount of inputs to produce the highest amount of outputs, optimizing resources and productivity.