Question

Colin believes his organization could be more profitable if it could respond to customers more quickly, so he has decided to remove some management layers and increase the remaining managers' span of control. These would be considered changes in __________. a. Structural design b. Structural process c. Degree of centralization d. Structural components

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Colin believes his organization could be more profitable if it could respond to customers more quickly, so he has decided to remove some management layers and increase the remaining managers' span of control. These would be considered changes in structural components

When there is a strategic, carefully planned organizational structure a business runs effectively and efficiently. If the structure is ineffective it can cause significant problems for a company, including lost profits, rapid employee turnover and loss in productivity.

There are six basic elements of organizational structure to devise that is a right plan for any company. These elements are: departmentalization, chain of command, span of control, centralization or decentralization, work specialization and the degree of formalization. Colin developed or rearranged this structural components so as to respond to customers in a timely manner. He made sure the system is very effective

Answer 2

D. Structural components

Step-by-step explanation:

Colin wants a successful change implementation in his organization. He believes his organization could be more profitable if it could respond to customers more quickly, so he decided to remove some management layers and increase the remaining managers' span of control. This requires the structural components to be thoroughly looked into.

The four main components serving as a basis to effecting the change include planning, leadership, management, and change maintenance which validates it being the structural components that needs the changes.