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HNDBM – Tutorial 10. Lim Sei Kee @ cK. 1. simple , matrix, team, boundaryless , or virtual ? (10 marks). a) Characterized by a low degree of staff division, wide extents of control, centralized authority, and low standardization
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HNDBM – Tutorial 10 Lim SeiKee @ cK
1. simple, matrix, team, boundaryless, or virtual? (10 marks) a) Characterized by a low degree of staff division, wide extents of control, centralized authority, and low standardization b) Characterized by a high level of staff division and a dual chain of authority c) Characterized by decentralization, low standardization, and high specialization d) Characterized by decentralization, low standardization, and very little reliance on the chain of authority e) Characterized by high centralization and low staff division
Q 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of decentralization? (8 marks) 3. All else being equal, would you prefer to work in a tall or flat organization? Why? (8 marks)
4. Have you ever reported to more than one manager? What were the challenges of such a situation? (10 marks) 5. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of being employed by a boundaryless organization? (10 marks)
6. Identify the types of organizational structure (4 marks) • Worldwide Freelance Group is a network of journalists who are spread across the globe. The journalists communicate with each other via e-mail and a weekly videoconference. Once a week, the journalists submit stories to an editor who publishes selected articles on the Web. • The owner of an architectural firm supervises 15 designers and 2 receptionists. There are no teams in place.