Information technology (IT) promotes centralized decision making.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2The principle of unity of command suggests that managers should back one another up when a directive has been given.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 3Information technology (IT) increases communication and coordination and promotes mutual adjustment among teams, functions, and divisions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4You have learned about traditional and new design options for organizational structures. You have decided that one of the designs developed since the early 1980s is probably the most appropriate for your newly formed organization.
You have decided that you wish to outsource
many of the functions that are usually performed internally. You have chosen to operate your
business as a:
A) team structure. B) matrix organization.
C) matrix structure. D) virtual organization.
Question 5Information technology (IT) has little effect on a company's organizational design and structure.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Specific targets and goals for measuring the performance of individuals and groups have little to no effect on the overall effectiveness of an organization.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon is termed the chain of command.
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