IB Diploma Programme (DP) - SL & HL · Business management

2.2 Organizational structure: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

What is a typical benefit for an employee working in a flat organizational structure compared to a tall one?

Question 2

1 mark

If a business increases its span of control while keeping the total number of employees constant, what is the most likely effect on the organizational hierarchy?

Question 3

1 mark

A global management consultancy firm operates using a matrix structure. Which of the following describes a significant operational challenge inherent in this structure?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following refers to the number of layers of management between the top and the bottom of an organizational structure?

Question 5

1 mark

If a manager has a wide span of control, which of the following is most likely to be a consequence for that manager?

Question 6

2 marks

Define the term span of control within an organizational structure.

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Question 7

3 marks

How does a flat organizational structure typically impact the span of control compared to a tall structure?

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Question 8

5 marks

Explain one significant challenge an employee may face when working within a matrix organizational structure.

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Question 9

5 marks

Global Tech Solutions is a software firm that has recently transitioned from a small start-up to a medium-sized enterprise. The founder currently makes all the major decisions, which has led to delays in product development.

a) Explain the relationship between the chain of command and the span of control within a growing organization.
b) Explain how the process of delegation could help the founder manage the business more effectively.

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Question 10

7 marks

InnovateX is a global telecommunications company that currently operates with a highly centralized, tall organizational structure consisting of ten levels of hierarchy. Recent reports indicate that the company is struggling with slow decision-making and low employee morale in its regional branches. The CEO is considering delayering the organization and shifting toward a matrix structure to foster innovation.

a) Define the term chain of command.
b) Explain two potential advantages for InnovateX if it decides to move from a centralized to a decentralized decision-making process.
c) Evaluate the potential impact of delayering on the span of control and the organizational efficiency of InnovateX.

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