291. From what does a chain of command extend?
Correct answer: (B)
Top to bottom
292. Functional structures help to create ...
Correct answer: (B)
specialisation
293. How can organisational structures that are characterised by democratic and inclusive styles of management be described?
Correct answer: (C)
Flat
294. How can you describe the thinking and outlook of transformational leaders?
Correct answer: (A)
Strategic
295. How do you call a system that allows workers to work part of the week from home?
Correct answer: (D)
Telecommuting
296. How do you describe a work group that comprises workers with demarcated tasks and distant line managers?
Correct answer: (B)
Independent
297. How does lateral communication in an organisation occur?
Correct answer: (D)
Information passes between different departments and functions.
298. Hygiene factors are associated with which writer?
Correct answer: (A)
Frederick Hertzberg
299. Improving quality through small, incremental improvements is a characteristic of what type of quality management system?
Correct answer: (D)
Kaizen
300. In the 'five forces model', what is the type of competitive activity that exists between organisations?
Correct answer: (D)
The level of rivalry