Coordination

Question 1ExpertLevel 25

If informal groups in an organisation influence work in a direction different from formal goals, what is the coordination challenge?

AAlign informal influence with formal goalsBTreat informal communication as always beneficialCImmediately remove formal goalsDKeep management away from decisions

Question 2ExpertLevel 25

Which is the expert conclusion about coordination?

AIt is a continuous process of integrating different efforts, levels, departments and interests towards organisational objectivesBIt is a one-time task of issuing orders onlyCIt is only a process of checking employee attendanceDIt is a technique of keeping departments independent and unrelated

Question 3ExpertLevel 25

If authority has been delegated in an organisation but decision boundaries between related departments are not clear, which coordination problem will arise?

ADecision duplication and accountability confusionBAutomatic best use of resourcesCComplete goal unityDNo need for communication

Question 4HardLevel 26

In a company the research team suggests new technology but the finance department blocks the budget. What should be the most correct objective of coordination in this situation?

ASeparate the research teamBRemove the finance department completelyCBalance technical need and financial limitDApply technology without review

Question 5HardLevel 26

Statement one says coordination is not merely cooperation. Statement two says cooperation is willingness while coordination is actual alignment of activities. Choose the correct option.

ABoth statements are correctBBoth statements are incorrectCFirst is correct second is incorrectDFirst is incorrect second is correct

Question 6HardLevel 26

If the production team focuses on quality and the purchase team focuses on lowest cost which problem will coordination solve?

APersonal salary problemBAbsence of customerCCash book errorDConflict of departmental goals

Question 7HardLevel 26

Why does the need for coordination increase more in a growing organisation?

ABecause goals endBBecause people departments and activities increaseCBecause management is no longer neededDBecause all work happens automatically

Question 8HardLevel 26

In a hospital a lab report is ready on time but does not reach the doctor. What type of coordination problem is this?

ALack of information flowBExcess financial controlCExcess customer demandDProduction capacity problem

Question 9HardLevel 26

Which option is the best example of horizontal coordination?

ATop manager's order moving downwardBOwner checking personal expenseCProduction and marketing departments aligning plans at the same levelDCustomer paying a bill

Question 10HardLevel 26

In which option is lack of vertical coordination clearly visible?

ATwo customers buy different productsBTop policy is not applied in lower level daily workCThe machine runs regularlyDThe bank pays on time

Question 11HardLevel 26

What is the strongest basis for considering coordination a continuous process?

AIt happens only at the time of staffingBIt appears only in the final reportCIt happens only in crisisDIt is continuously needed from planning to controlling

Question 12HardLevel 26

If two departments take decisions using different versions of the same data what will be the main risk?

AInconsistency in decisionsBComplete unity of goalsCCertain saving of resourcesDPerfect communication

Question 13HardLevel 26

Which benefit of coordination reduces delay by making the sequence of activities systematic?

APersonal interestBDepartmental isolationCSmooth work flowDGoal confusion

Question 14HardLevel 26

In which situation is the deliberate nature of coordination most clear?

ADepartments complete work on the same day by chanceBThe manager holds a review meeting to align time resources and goalsCEmployees hide informationDWork starts without planning

Question 15HardLevel 26

What is a possible negative result of specialisation in the absence of coordination?

AAll specialists automatically work in one directionBPerfect harmony develops in all departmentsCComplete saving of resourcesDSpecialists remain limited to their narrow departmental viewpoints

Question 16HardLevel 26

On an online education platform teachers take a live class but the notes team sends notes of a different chapter. What is lacking?

ACoordination between content and teaching workBAdvertising budget onlyCBuilding maintenanceDComplete goal achievement

Question 17HardLevel 26

Which statement clearly shows that coordination is linked with organisational goal?

ADepartments take unrelated decisions at their convenienceBEmployees consider only personal goals as mainCDepartments perform different roles while working toward one common goalDInformation is intentionally blocked

Question 18HardLevel 26

A manager stated the goal but did not match authority and responsibility. Which coordination side will remain weak?

AAdvertising promotionBRole clarity and work relationshipCCustomer entertainmentDTax payment

Question 19HardLevel 26

In a product launch linking research production finance and marketing in advance shows the importance of which type of coordination?

AStrategic coordinationBOnly personal controlCOnly cash managementDTemporary chance

Question 20HardLevel 26

If the human resource department hires employees whose skills do not match machine technology the problem is related to what?

ACustomer discountBExternal advertisingCOwner's personal goalDCoordination between staffing and production

Coordination

Quiz this set

If informal groups in an organisation influence work in a direction different from formal goals, what is the coordination challenge?

Which is the expert conclusion about coordination?

If authority has been delegated in an organisation but decision boundaries between related departments are not clear, which coordination problem will arise?

In a company the research team suggests new technology but the finance department blocks the budget. What should be the most correct objective of coordination in this situation?

Statement one says coordination is not merely cooperation. Statement two says cooperation is willingness while coordination is actual alignment of activities. Choose the correct option.

If the production team focuses on quality and the purchase team focuses on lowest cost which problem will coordination solve?

Why does the need for coordination increase more in a growing organisation?

In a hospital a lab report is ready on time but does not reach the doctor. What type of coordination problem is this?

Which option is the best example of horizontal coordination?

In which option is lack of vertical coordination clearly visible?

What is the strongest basis for considering coordination a continuous process?

If two departments take decisions using different versions of the same data what will be the main risk?

Which benefit of coordination reduces delay by making the sequence of activities systematic?

In which situation is the deliberate nature of coordination most clear?

What is a possible negative result of specialisation in the absence of coordination?

On an online education platform teachers take a live class but the notes team sends notes of a different chapter. What is lacking?

Which statement clearly shows that coordination is linked with organisational goal?

A manager stated the goal but did not match authority and responsibility. Which coordination side will remain weak?

In a product launch linking research production finance and marketing in advance shows the importance of which type of coordination?

If the human resource department hires employees whose skills do not match machine technology the problem is related to what?

Quiz result

Coordination

Quiz this set

If informal groups in an organisation influence work in a direction different from formal goals, what is the coordination challenge?

Which is the expert conclusion about coordination?

If authority has been delegated in an organisation but decision boundaries between related departments are not clear, which coordination problem will arise?

In a company the research team suggests new technology but the finance department blocks the budget. What should be the most correct objective of coordination in this situation?

Statement one says coordination is not merely cooperation. Statement two says cooperation is willingness while coordination is actual alignment of activities. Choose the correct option.

If the production team focuses on quality and the purchase team focuses on lowest cost which problem will coordination solve?

Why does the need for coordination increase more in a growing organisation?

In a hospital a lab report is ready on time but does not reach the doctor. What type of coordination problem is this?

Which option is the best example of horizontal coordination?

In which option is lack of vertical coordination clearly visible?

What is the strongest basis for considering coordination a continuous process?

If two departments take decisions using different versions of the same data what will be the main risk?

Which benefit of coordination reduces delay by making the sequence of activities systematic?

In which situation is the deliberate nature of coordination most clear?

What is a possible negative result of specialisation in the absence of coordination?

On an online education platform teachers take a live class but the notes team sends notes of a different chapter. What is lacking?

Which statement clearly shows that coordination is linked with organisational goal?

A manager stated the goal but did not match authority and responsibility. Which coordination side will remain weak?

In a product launch linking research production finance and marketing in advance shows the importance of which type of coordination?

If the human resource department hires employees whose skills do not match machine technology the problem is related to what?

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