Organizational Structure Quiz by Shubhrata Shrestha | Aug 22, 2025 | 0 comments Organizational Structure Quiz 1. What is the main purpose of delegation in organizations? a) To increase bureaucracy b) To transfer authority and empower employees c) To reduce employee workload d) To centralize decision-making None 2. A manager supervising 2 employees has a narrow span of control. Which is a disadvantage of this? a) Poor communication b) Close supervision and better control c) Slower decision-making d) Higher employee empowerment None 3. Which of the following is an advantage of centralization? a) Improves employee morale b) Enhances teamwork c) Allows faster decision-making d) Reduces top management stress None 4. In a flat organizational structure, managers usually have: a) Narrow spans of control b) Fewer management levels c) More layers of bureaucracy d) Slower decision-making None 5. What is a key disadvantage of decentralization? a) Lower motivation b) Costly and harder coordination c) Slower response to changes d) Lack of employee involvement None 6. Which structure allows employees to work on temporary projects across departments? a) Tall structure b) Matrix structure c) Flat structure d) Bureaucratic structure None 7. Removing one or more layers in the hierarchy is called: a) Centralization b) Delayering c) Delegation d) Restructuring None 8. Which organization type is most suitable for companies with operations in multiple countries? a) By region b) By function c) Tall structure d) Flat structure None 9. In Charles Handy’s Shamrock Organization, outsourced workers are: a) Permanent employees b) Full-time operational staff c) Freelancers and part-timers d) Specialists hired internally None 10. Which is an advantage of project-based organizations? a) High continuity between projects b) Greater efficiency and flexibility c) Reduced motivation d) Increased bureaucracy None Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
