Questions from Management Science

Q: Discuss why you think an organization might be keen to increase its

Discuss why you think an organization might be keen to increase its managers’ span of control.

Q: Why is structure important? Why does an organization need a clear

Why is structure important? Why does an organization need a clear structure? Are there any other reasons for organizational structures beyond the formal arrangement of jobs, roles, and responsibilitie...

Q: In terms of organizational designs, what is a simple structure?

In terms of organizational designs, what is a simple structure?

Q: There is evidence that an organization’s size will affect its structure.

There is evidence that an organization’s size will affect its structure. The larger the number of employees, the more mechanistic the organization will tend to become. Can this problem be overcome?

Q: How could a job-sharing arrangement be made effective? What

How could a job-sharing arrangement be made effective? What would a job sharer need to do to make the arrangement work?

Q: What are the main challenges facing organizational designs today?

What are the main challenges facing organizational designs today?

Q: Can a labor union help prevent employees from being unfairly terminated?

Can a labor union help prevent employees from being unfairly terminated?

Q: In Malaysia, certain industries like IT and customer services, are

In Malaysia, certain industries like IT and customer services, are increasingly dependent on specialist human resource providers as a common source of trained manpower. Companies like the US-based Man...

Q: Organizations use different selection devices to recruit new employees. Are all

Organizations use different selection devices to recruit new employees. Are all methods equally good for all jobs?

Q: As a result of organizational cost-cutting, new-hire

As a result of organizational cost-cutting, new-hire orientation is cut short to a few days. Describe how this will affect retention.