Exploring Organizational Structure: Key Components and Decision-Making

Departmentalization involves grouping jobs based on functional criteria, while the incorrect answers focus on reporting structure, technology's impact, and physical location as bases for grouping jobs.

The correct answer 'Chain of command' refers to the hierarchy of authority in an organization. The other incorrect answers are also related to supervisory roles and leadership positions, but do not specifically address the concept of reporting structure.

The correct answer focuses on the number of direct reports a manager can effectively handle, while the incorrect answers address different aspects of management structure and processes. This question helps assess a manager's ability to effectively lead a team and allocate resources efficiently.

The correct answer focuses on the level of rules and regulations in place within an organization to direct employees and managers, which falls under the concept of formalization.

Centralization refers to a structure where top management holds most decision-making authority, while Decentralization allows lower-level employees to make important decisions.

Mechanistic organizational models are characterized by high specialization, rigid departmentalization, a clear chain of command, narrow spans of control, centralization, and high formalization. This type of structure is typically found in traditional organizations with clear hierarchy and division of labor.

The CCFWDL model represents a more modern and flexible approach to organizing teams within an organization, emphasizing cross-functional collaboration, decentralization, and a free flow of information.

Mechanistic structures are characterized by the features mentioned in the correct answer, making it ideal for cost minimization strategies like Walmart's approach to operations.

Functional Departmentalization is a method of organizing a business by grouping units based on their basic business functions. This method can lead to silos forming within the organization as employees start to form work groups within their own departments.

The PC Division at IBM started directing customers to competitors for main frame computing instead of to the main frame computing department, causing a structure problem due to competition. The issue was resolved by implementing a matrix and arbitrators.

Contemporary organizations are characterized by qualities such as collaboration, flexibility, and remote work capabilities, which are reflected in team-based, boundaryless, and virtual organizational structures.

A team-based organization is structured around self-managing work teams where management's role is to support and coordinate these teams rather than imposing a strict top-down hierarchy or micromanaging employees. This approach fosters collaboration, empowerment, and autonomy among team members.

Boundaryless Organizations emphasize breaking down hierarchical barriers and promoting collaboration through horizontal networks.

Virtual organizations refer to small core companies that outsource major business functions while maintaining centralization and minimal departmentalization.

SSTE stands for Strategy, Size, Technology, and Environment which are key factors that can influence an organization's structure.

Organizational structural designs can be categorized as mechanistic or organic, with each design having its own characteristics and implications on how the organization operates.

Extreme Mechanistic refers to rigidly structured systems where rules and procedures take precedence over flexibility and adaptability. Bureaucracy is a classic example of Extreme Mechanistic as it can hinder efficiency and creativity due to excessive rules and specialization.