Authority is the power vested in a manager to make decisions and use resources to achieve organizational goals by virtue of his or her position in an organization.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Matrix structures minimize role conflict and role ambiguity.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3The __________ principle helps preserve the concept of an unbroken line of authority.
A) power B) span of control
C) unity of command D) decentralization
Question 4The ideal span of control is:
A) 15. B) 8. C) 4-6. D) It depends.
Question 5What is span of control?
A) Centralization.
B) Concentrating decision-making on one specific point in the organization.
C) Number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct.
D) Pushing decisions down to lower level employees.
Question 6The __________ refers to the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently and effectively direct.
A) unity of command B) chain of command
C) organizational chart D) span of control
Question 7The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed:
A) unity of command. B) chain of command.
C) authority. D) power.
Question 8The unbroken line of authority that extends form the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed:
A) chain of command. B) power.
C) authority. D) unity of command.