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There arose a clear demarcation between 'thinking' and 'doing' in -

  1. Functional organization

  2. Project management organization

  3. Line and staff organization

  4. Matrix organization


Correct Option: C

Which of the following is/ are merit of line and staff organization?

  1. It aims at combining the merits of the'matrix' & 'line' organization.

  2. It aims at combining the merits of the 'project' & 'matrix' organization.

  3. It aims at combining the merits of the 'line' & 'staff' organization.

  4. It aims at combining the merits of the 'functional' & 'line' organization.


Correct Option: D

In line and staff organization the staff refers to officers -

  1. Who are line managers

  2. Who are detailed to special services

  3. Act as an advisory group adjacent to the line

  4. (B) or (C)


Correct Option: D

Which of the following is/ are merit of line and staff organization?

  1. Provide a framework for ensuring that unavoidable risks are adequately insured

  2. Develop strategies and plans for lasting risk management strategies

  3. The stability and discipline of the line organization are preserved; only the specialist is added.

  4. All of above


Correct Option: C

The other name for scalar organization is 

  1. Function organization

  2. Live Organization

  3. Line & staff Organization

  4. Matrix Organization


Correct Option: B

It is UNCOMMON in a line  Organization structure have 

  1. Stability

  2. To be expensive

  3. To have fixed responsibility

  4. To promote unity of command


Correct Option: B

The organisation structure where a clear distinction is between thinkers and doers is ________ type of organization 

  1. Line and staff organisation

  2. Line organisation

  3. Matrix organisation

  4. Functional organisation


Correct Option: A

In a nail making factory the most suitable form of organization is 

  1. Line

  2. Line & staff

  3. Matrix

  4. Project management


Correct Option: A

Types of Organization Structure
Which of the following is/are benefit(s) of line organization structure?

  1. Functional specialists provide advice to the management on wide-ranging matters.

  2. It ensures division of labour and specialization based on individual proficiency and specialized knowledge.

  3. It permits rapid decisions and effective co-ordination.

  4. It provides a clear demarcation between 'thinking' and 'doing'.


Correct Option: C

Types of Organization Structure
Line organization structure -

  1. Adds functional specialists to the pure line organization.

  2. Promotes unity of command.

  3. Involves appointment of the project manager usually drawn from the middle management ranks

  4. Vertical lines of authority are cut horizontally across by project or product divisions.


Correct Option: B