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[#551] authority flows from upwards to downwards in
Correct Answer
(A) formal organization
Explanation
Solution: Authority flows from upwards to downwards in formal organization. The formal organization is basically goal-oriented entity that exist to accurate the efforts of individuals and it refers to the structure of jobs and positions with clearly defined functions, responsibilities and authorities.
[#552] Large number of subordinates report to a manager is ________.
Correct Answer
(A) wide span of management
Explanation
Solution: Large number of subordinates report to a manager is wide span of management. The Span of Management refers to the number of subordinates who can be managed efficiently by a superior. Simply, the manager having the group of subordinates who report him directly is called as the span of management.
[#553] Informal authority flows upwards to downwards or horizontally in
Correct Answer
(B) informal organization
Explanation
Solution: Informal authority flows upwards to downwards or horizontally in informal organization. An informal organization is the social structure of the organization, as opposed to the formal structure of an organization. It establishes how an organization functions from a practical standpoint.
[#554] Making assignments, issuing orders and instructions, providing guidance and inspiration to subordinates for the achievement of organizational objective is called __________.
Correct Answer
(C) Directing
Explanation
Solution: Making assignments, issuing orders and instructions, providing guidance and inspiration to subordinates for the achievement of organizational objective is called Directing. Directing refers to a process or technique of instructing, guiding, inspiring, counselling, overseeing and leading people towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.
[#555] Rules, duties and responsibilities or workers are given in writing in
Correct Answer
(A) formal organization
Explanation
Solution: Rules, duties and responsibilities or workers are given in writing in formal organization. The formal organization is basically goal-oriented entity that exist to accurate the efforts of individuals and it refers to the structure of jobs and positions with clearly defined functions, responsibilities and authorities.