The degree to which the organization's overall task is broken down and divided into smaller
component parts is called
a. departmentalization.
b. delegation.
c. decentralization.
d. specialization.
e. organization.
Question 2All of the following are basic organizing components except
a. designing jobs.
b. line and staff positions.
c. authority and responsibility.
d. decision making.
e. departmentalization.
Question 3All of the following statements are true of organizing except
a. organizing is the second basic managerial function; it follows planning and
decision making.
b. organizing involves shaping the organization as it grows, shrinks, or changes.
c. organizing is the process of grouping activities and resources in a logical fashion.
d. a manager can never truly be finished organizing.
e. all of these statements are true.
Question 4Line managers are required to take and act on compulsory advice received from staff
agencies.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 5The distinction between line and staff has become less clear as each has taken on functions
of the other.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 6Staff positions provide support and advice to line positions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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