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Matrix and Shamrock organisation charts
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Question 1
1.
What is a Matrix structure in a business context?
A structure where employees report to a single boss
A structure where employees have multiple reporting lines
A structure used to display pixel data
All of the above
Question 2
2.
What are the key elements of a Shamrock organization according to Charles Handy?
Contractual fringe
Professional Core
Part-time workers
Flexible workforce
Question 3
3.
Give a brief explanation of how the shamrock leaf is used to depict the structure of a Shamrock organization.
Question 4
4.
True or False: In a matrix structure, each employee reports to only one manager.
True
False
Question 5
5.
Which organizational structure typically allows for more flexibility: a Matrix structure or a Shamrock structure?
Matrix structure
Shamrock structure
They offer the same level of flexibility
None of the above
Question 6
6.
What is a unique characteristic of a shamrock organization?
Has linear organization
Based on a pyramid structure
Composed of three segments
Consists of two segments
Question 7
7.
Which is not a common advantage of shamrock organisation?
Flexibility
Less administration required
Reduced core staff
Cost reductions
Question 8
8.
What is a disadvantage of the shamrock organisation model?
High cost of operation
Reliance on contract workers
Too many management layers
Lack of flexibility
Question 9
9.
Which of the following questions would be best to evaluate the success of a shamrock organization?
Does the organization effectively manage contractual workers?
Is the organization's staff retention high?
Does the organization have a pyramid structure?
Is the organization operating at maximum capacity?