Question 1
The strength of product departmentalization in the matrix structure is that it facilitates ________.
◦ implementation of a high degree of centralization
◦ adherence to chain of command
◦ employee empowerment
◦ standardization
◦ coordination among specialties
Question 2
You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management. These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics.
You extol the virtues and benefits of standardization. You are most likely to be promoting the ________.
◦ simple structure
◦ virtual organization
◦ matrix structure
◦ bureaucracy
◦ boundaryless structure