Question

^5. A balance of ______ and ______ lead to a clear definition of each individual’s responsibilities.

A.vcommand; direction

B. division of labor; flexibility

C. responsibility; authority

D.authority; direction

6.Arjun ensures that all of the departments and employees under him work together to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. As a manager, Arjun focuses on integration of department activities. Which concept is Arjun utilizing?

A.Coordination

B. Authority

C. Differentiation

D. Flexibility

7. Authority is different from power. Power is __________.

A. broader in scope

B.narrower in scope

C. always formal

D. always informal

8. In terms of their direction of flow in organizations, which is correct?

A.Responsibility flows down; authority flows up; accountability flows down.

B.Responsibility flows up; authority flows up; accountability flows down.

C.Responsibility flows down; authority flows up; accountability flows up.

D. Responsibility flows down; authority flows down; accountability flows up.

Answer 1

5. A balance of ______ and ______ lead to a clear definition of each individual’s responsibilities.

d)direction and authority (the individual should have a clear direction and as well as authority to make the work done).

7. Authority is different from power. Power is __________.

A. )broader in scope ( Scope of authority is defined, recognized and limited, Power depends upon the ability and capability of the power-holder. Its use can be democratic or undemocratic).

8. In terms of their direction of flow in organizations, which is correct?

d) responsibility flows down, authority flows down and accountability flows up (the hierarchy in an organization is the top level CEO, middle-level Managers, Lower level executives, generally responsibility the duties and activities assigned to a position or an executive. Authority is the right or power assigned to an executive or a manager in order to achieve certain organizational objectives.).

6.Arjun ensures that all of the departments and employees under him work together to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. As a manager, Arjun focuses on an integration of department activities. Which concept is Arjun utilizing?

a)co-ordination