Authority is the power vested in a manager to make decisions and use resources to achieve ...

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 2

Matrix structures minimize role conflict and role ambiguity.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

The __________ principle helps preserve the concept of an unbroken line of authority.

A) power B) span of control
C) unity of command D) decentralization

Question 4

The ideal span of control is:

A) 15. B) 8. C) 4-6. D) It depends.

Question 5

What 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 6

The __________ 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 7

The 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 8

The 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.

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