Concepts of organizational structure - SS2 Commerce Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What does authority in an organizational context refer to?
The power to make decisions and give instructions
The number of subordinates under a supervisor
The number of subordinates under a supervisor
Which term refers to the obligation or duty to perform tasks or fulfill specific roles within an organization?
Authority
Responsibility
Accountability
What does accountability in an organizational setup mean?
The power to make decisions and give instructions
The obligation to perform assigned tasks
Being answerable for the outcomes of assigned tasks
Span of control in an organizational context refers to:
The power to make decisions and give instructions
The obligation to perform assigned tasks
The number of subordinates under a supervisor
What does delegation of authority involve?
Transferring decision-making power to lower-level individuals
The power to make decisions and give instructions
Being answerable for the outcomes of assigned tasks
Explain responsibility in an organizational context.
How does delegation of authority benefit an organization?