Questions & Exercises

Questions For Review

  1. 6-1. Describe the five basic forms of departmentalization. Give examples of each.

  2. 6-2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a decentralized organizational structure?

  3. 6-3. What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

  4. 6-4. Why do some managers have difficulties in delegating authority? Of these reasons, which do you think would be the most significant issue for you?

  5. 6-5. Why is a company’s informal organization important?

Questions for Analysis

  1. 6-6. Draw a high-level organization ...

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