【ACCA选择题】
第一题:Which one of the following is an advantage of centralisation?
A It helps to develop the skills of junior managers
B It avoids overburdening top managers in terms of workload and stress
C Senior managers can take a wider view of problems and consequences
第二题:Which of the following statements is/are true?
(i)An informal organisation exists within every formal organisation
(ii)The objectives of the informal organisation are broadly the same as those of the formal organisation
(iii)A strong,close-knit informal organisation is desirable within the formal organisation
A Statement(i)only
B Statements(i)and(iii)only
C Statements(ii)and(iii)only
D Statement(iii)only
答案:
第一题:C
Rationale:A centralised organisation is one in which authority is concentrated in one place.If all decisions are made in the same place then it will be easier for the decision-makers to see the'bigger picture'and therefore understand the consequences of their decisions.Options A and B are advantages of decentralisation,where decisions are delegated.
第二题:A
Rationale:Statement(i)is true.Statement(ii)is not,because the informal organisation has its own agenda.Statement(iii)is not,because a strong informal organisation with its own agenda can undermine the formal organisation:create damaging rumours,safety/quality shortcuts,distractions from task goals etc.