Organizing
1 Which organization structure is deliberately established?
(a) Formal
(b) Informal
(c ) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these
2 Which one is correct in in respect of formal organizations?
(a) Definite responsibility
(b) Definite authority
(c) Effective control
(d) Social popularity
3 Which one of the following is not a part of process of organization:
(a) Grouping of activities
(b) Doing complete centralization
(c ) Defining inter-relationship
(d) knowing the objectives of enterprise
4 Number of subordinates under a superior is called:
(a)Office environment
(b) Strict control
(c ) Span of management
(d) Scalar chain
5 What is the basis of delegation of authority?
(a) Centralization
(b) Decentralization
(c ) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Division of labour
6 The objective of _____ is to increase the role of the subordinates in the organization by providing them autonomy.
7 In the _______ structure, the expenditure is more due to the duplication of activities.
8 ______ can be defined as the framework within which managerial and operating tasks are performed.
9 _______ yields company benefits of specialization.
10 State whether the following statements are true or false:
a) Division of work is the basis of organizing function of management.
b) In the functional structure, sufficient opportunities are available for managerial growth.
c) Departmentalization is the first step in the process of organizing.
11 Define Organizing.,
12 Grouping similar nature jobs into larger units called departments’ is the second step in the process of one of the functions of management. Identify the function.
13 ‘Identifying and dividing the work’ is the first step in the process of one of the functions of management. Identify the function.
14 What is the direction of flow of Responsibility and Accountability?
15 Explain the crucial role that organizing plays in any business enterprise.
16 Name the function of management Which coordinates the physical ,financial and human resources and establishes productive relation among them for achievement of specific goals.
17 Distinguish between Divisional and Functional structures of organization.
18 Define functional structure and state its features.
19 Enumerate the merits and demerits of functional structure.
20 Ramdas, aged 49 is working in an aviation company. He is the senior most employee in his division. He is even senior to the division manager, Kanaputti. Ramdas is considered one of the most committed, capable and hard-working employees. As a result of his abilities and seniority, he generally received the work assignments of his choice. Although there was no formal designation of various „special’ projects assigned to Ramdas, he handled them as a matter of routine. A problem developed when an able and intelligent person Nagarjuna, aged 33, was appointed by Kanaputti. Nagarjun’s previous three years’ experience in the closely related work, made it possible for him to catch on to the routine work of his new job more rapidly than was customary for a new employee. On several occasions, Kanaputti noticed the tension developing between the two employees.
However, he didn’t want to get involved in their personal issues as long as the work was completed effectively and efficiently by them. One day, the tension between them reached the boiling point and Ramdas complained to Kanaputti stating that his duties were being largely taken over by Nagarjun. Kanaputti issued the order stating the clear allocation of the jobs and related duties between the two. He further clarified the working relationship between them by specifying who was to report to whom. This helped in reducing the workload, enhancing productivity and removing ambiguity.
a) Identify and state the step of organizing process which has not been carried out properly and contributed to this problem.
b) State the two steps of the organizing process which have been taken by Kanaputti to respond to the complaint of Ramdas.
21 A truck manufacturing company has its registered office in Delhi and manufacturing unit is in Chennai. The company manufactures different types of trucks .Suggest a suitable organization structure for this company giving reason in support of your answer.
22 Enumerate the merits and demerits if divisional structure.
23 “Shan Spices Ltd.” are the manufacturer of different food specific spices like Rajmaa Masala, Cholley Masala, Aaloo Parantha Masala etc. Mr. Raghav, the owner of the company has created different departments for purchase, production, marketing, finance and human resource. There are thirty employees working in the organisation. Planning is of paramount importance to the company as Mr. Raghav believes that effective planning leads to achievement of organisational objectives. So in order to make employees focus on objectives, he issued instructions that during working hours only official matters will be discussed. He made certain rules and code of conduct for the employees to follow, according to which employees are not allowed to visit and talk to the employees of other departments except for official work. He emphasised on work performance which resulted in smooth functioning of the organisation.
1) Identify and state the type of organisation mentioned in the above para.
2) State the features of the concept identified in part (a) as mentioned in the above para.
3) Write the merits and demerits of the concept identified in part (a) as mentioned in the above para.
24 What is meant by ‘informal organization’? List the advantages of informal organization.
25 In an organization formal organization is followed strictly where the employees have to work as per the directions only. The employees are performing under pressure. In your view, what changes are required in this company?
26 What is meant by delegation of authority?
27 In an organization top level management has not distributed work among the subordinate according to their abilities and skill but has been distributed on the basis of caste and religions. Which values are neglected here?
28 What you mean by span of management?
29 Sharda Ltd. is pursuing diversified activities which require a high degree of specialization. Identify the type of structure that should be followed by Sharda Ltd.
30 Sreeja Hanok started a company YoYo Ltd with ten employees to assemble economical computers .The company did very well in initial years .To increase the production the company decided to recruit additional employees. Sreeja, who was earlier taking all decision for the company had to selectively dispersed .He believed that people are competent, capable and resourceful and can assume responsibility for effective implementation of their decision.
a) Identify the concept used by Sreeja to achieve her objectives.
b) Also explain the importance of this concept.
31 Aman Chadha started ‘Bulls Eye’ a company for providing cyber security solutions to businesses. Its objective is to prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks and protect critical data. He was a hardworking software engineer and an expert in cyber security. His reputation grew by leaps and bounds as he was not only a person of integrity but also did his work with utmost honesty and sincerity. The business started growing day by day. He was delighted when he was offered a big project by the Ministry of Defence. While working on the project, he found that the volume of work made it impractical for him to handle all the work by himself. He decided to expand the team. The company maintained a close liaison with a local engineering college. During a campus placement, Ishan and Vrinda were appointed to work for the new project.
He found the new employees capable, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Aman Chadha was thus, able to focus on objectives and with the help of Ishan and Vrinda, the project was completed on time. Not only this Aman Chadha was also able to extend his area of operations. On the other hand Ishan and Vrinda also got opportunities to develop and exercise initiative.
Identify and briefly explain the concept used by Aman Chadha in the above case which helped him in focusing on objectives.Also, explain the importance of the concept identified in (i) above.
32 Distinguish between delegation and decentralization.
33 Give any one point of difference between Centralization and Decentralization.
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