Worksheet: Organising | Business Studies (BST) Class 12 - Commerce PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions 

Q2: Which of the following is a characteristic of a functional organizational structure?
(a) High degree of specialization
(b) Centralized decision-making
(c) Flexible communication channels
(d) Low coordination among departments

Q3: Which principle of organizing emphasizes that there should be a clear line of authority from top to bottom in an organization?
(a) Unity of command
(b) Division of labor
(c) Scalar chain
(d) Esprit de corps

Q4: In the context of organizing, what does the term 'Delegation of Authority' refer to?
(a) Assigning tasks to employees
(b) Granting power to subordinates to make decisions
(c) Centralizing decision-making at the top level
(d) Setting organizational goals

Q5: Which type of organization structure encourages employees to report to more than one boss?
(a) Functional structure
(b) Matrix structure
(c) Divisional structure
(d) Line organization

Very Short Answers

Q2: Define the term 'Decentralization.'

Q3: Mention any two advantages of a matrix organizational structure.

Q4: Differentiate between formal and informal organization.

Q5: What is the significance of 'Departmentalization' in organizing?

Short Answers

Q2: Explain the concept of 'Delegation' and its importance in organizing.

Q3: Describe the functional organizational structure and provide an example of a business using this structure.

Q4: Explain the importance of coordination in the organizing process.

Q5: Discuss the challenges faced by managers in the process of organizing.

Long Answers

Q2: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix organizational structure.

Q3: Case 1: XYZ Corporation recently shifted from a traditional hierarchical structure to a flat organizational structure. As a result, employees are finding it challenging to adapt. Address the following sub-questions:
(a) What are the key features of a flat organizational structure?
(b) How can the organization effectively communicate the changes to employees?
(c) What strategies can the organization implement to ease the transition for employees?

Q4: Case 2: ABC Ltd. is a multinational company operating in diverse cultural environments. The organization is facing challenges in coordinating activities across different regions. Address the following sub-questions:
(a) What is the significance of coordination in a multinational company?
(b) Identify and explain two strategies that ABC Ltd. can adopt to improve coordination.
(c) How can ABC Ltd. maintain cultural diversity while ensuring a cohesive organizational culture?

Q5: Case 3: LMN Company is facing challenges in managing decentralized decision-making. As a result, there is a lack of uniformity in the implementation of policies across various departments. Address the following sub-questions:
(a) Discuss the advantages of decentralized decision-making.
(b) What challenges might arise due to lack of uniformity in policy implementation?
(c)Propose strategies that LMN Company can implement to ensure better coordination despite decentralized decision-making.