Lesson 2.5.1a
2.5.1a Hierarchical and flat, centralised and decentralised structures Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 10
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The 20 questions
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What is the key defining feature of a hierarchical structure?
- Single management tier
- No reporting lines
- Complete worker autonomy
- Multiple management layers
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What best describes a flat organisational structure?
- Strict bureaucracy
- Few management layers
- Centralised control
- Many management tiers
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Which organisational structure has many layers of management?
- Hierarchical
- Matrix
- Flat
- Holacratic
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What is a major advantage of a flat organisational structure?
- Slower decision making
- Higher administrative costs
- More management layers
- Faster communication
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Where are decisions made in a centralised business structure?
- By regional teams
- By senior management
- By front-line staff
- By external consultants
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Where is authority placed in a decentralised structure?
- Central head office
- Board of directors
- Local managers
- Shareholders only
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Which business structure allows local branches to make their own decisions?
- Hierarchical
- Centralised
- Decentralised
- Tall
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Which is a main disadvantage of a centralised business structure?
- Slow decision-making
- High staff motivation
- Local autonomy
- Inconsistent strategy
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What is a key drawback of using a decentralised business structure?
- Inconsistent decisions
- Excessive bureaucracy
- Rigid control
- Slow communication
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Which structure best suits a small business needing fast communication?
- Centralised hierarchy
- Tall structure
- Flat structure
- Matrix structure
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Which feature describes a tall organisational structure?
- Wide span
- Many management layers
- Few employees
- Flat hierarchy
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A business with 120 staff and few management layers has which structure?
- Tall structure
- Flat structure
- Hierarchical structure
- Centralised structure
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Why does a decentralised structure often improve local manager motivation?
- Centralised control
- Increased authority
- Strict supervision
- Reduced responsibility
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What is the primary benefit of a centralised structure?
- Consistent standards
- Quick local decisions
- Local responsiveness
- High delegation
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What problem is caused by having too many staff reporting to one manager?
- Narrow span
- Decentralised control
- Tall hierarchy
- Wide span
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Which structure would a business most likely use if it wanted all staff to follow one set of procedures?
- Freelance
- Centralised
- Decentralised
- Ad hoc
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What happens when a business removes management layers to become flatter?
- Slower decisions
- Quicker communication
- Increased bureaucracy
- Narrower spans
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What is a typical feature of a hierarchical business structure?
- Instant communication
- No management chain
- Clear responsibility
- Total decentralisation
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Why do large businesses often adopt a decentralised structure?
- Local responsiveness
- Head office control
- Strict uniformity
- Eliminating managers
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What is the benefit of mixing centralised and decentralised decisions?
- Total standardisation
- Complete autonomy
- Removed management
- Balanced control
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