Management Question ( Reserved for Hifsa Shaukat).

CPA Chapter 10 Mgt300

1. Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

2. The matrix approach to departmentalization is a hybrid of the functional and the divisional approaches, and it seeks to give equal emphasis to both. Imagine some type of global business you would like to run, and write a short essay that summarizes how the unique features of the matrix approach are particularly well suited for this business. Be sure to include the key players and potential drawbacks of using the matrix approach in your example.

3. Describe reengineering and what it involves.

4. Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

5. Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

6. Compare and contrast (not simply define) authority, responsibility, accountability, and delegation.

7. Though new managers may be more familiar with traditional approaches to departmentalization, realistically, they will have to understand and learn to work within a variety of organizational structures. Write a short essay that compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of two traditional approaches—the functional approach, and the divisional approach—to departmentalization. In most instances, which do you think would be the preferred approach, and why?

8. The chapter suggested that structure should be designed to fit strategy. Some theorists argue that strategy should be designed to fit the organization’s structure. With which theory do you agree? Explain.

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