Assessment task 1: Analysis of organisational structure and design
Intent: This assessment focusses on understanding the concepts of organisational theory, structure and
design within the healthcare environment.
Most healthcare organisations are not the outcome of single planned process of organisational
structure or design. They usually evolve over time in response to a variety of internal and external
circumstances. Students need to be able to identify the fundamental elements, aspects and
implications of existing and planned changes to reform the healthcare system.
Type: Examination
Groupwork: Individual
Weight: 20%
Task: Students will be provided with 45 multiple choice items that focus on organisational theory, design
and structure – content addressed on ON-CAMPUS DAY 1 and in the main text for this subject. The
final score will be available immediately on completion of the examination.
Length: 60 minute online examination
Due: 20 December 2017
Criteria:
50% Judges the accuracy of elements from the presented range of information and possibilities
50% Judges the accuracy of elements from the presented range of information and possibilities
25% Judges the currency of predicted implications from the range of possibilities
25% Selects accurate aspects from the range of possibilities
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Description
This is an example of the types of questions you will be exposed to in the online examination.
Students are advised to use this practice test to familiarise themselves with the format of the online examination, BEFORE attempting the actual online examination.
Prior to taking this practice test, please ensure you are familiar with the content in the Robbins & Barnwell textbook (pp. 3-20, 35-69, and 103-142) and the three powerpoint sessions from Day 1 of the subject
2. Instructions
This test has a time limit of 10 minutes and comprises 10 questions addressing organisational theory and behaviour, organisational structure and organisational design.
Once the time expires, your answers will be submitted
This test only allows one attempt.
This test presents one question after another, and you cannot go back. You must provide an answer to the question before moving to the next question.
Your results will be recorded so you will be able to receive your score as soon as you complete the practice questions.
3. Timed Test
This test has a time limit of 10 minutes.
4. Timer Setting
This test will save and submit automatically when the time expires.
5. Force Completion
Once started, this test must be completed in one sitting. Do not leave the test before clicking Save and Submit.
· Question 1
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Managers who see the complexity of an organisation holistically, could be said to use the following approach: 1. Systems thinking 2. Group mastery 3. Mental models 4. Shared vision |
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· Question 2
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According to Fayol, each group of organisational activities that have the same objective should be directed: |
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· Question 3
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Which of the following statements about decentralisation are true?
1. it exists when managerial decisions are concentrated at the top 2. it motivates employees by allowing them to participate in decision making 3. it facilitates quick action resulting from decisions made by those closest to the issue 4. it necessitates all transference of information to require interpretation from multiple layers of managers 5. it provides more varied input into decisions |
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· Question 4
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Managers who believe that employees tend to rise to their level of incompetence demonstrate they subscribe to which of the following? |
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· Question 5
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Congruence between the values of the employee and the values of the organisation is critical for: |
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· Question 6
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Health services are often regarded as professional bureaucracies, as they exhibit the following characteristics:
1. there are minimal support staff 2. highly trained health professional form the operating core 3. formalisation is imposed by the organisation itself 4. clinician expertise is applied to unique problems 5. subunit conflict does not occur |
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· Question 7
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The decline stage of an organisation results from all of the following, EXCEPT: |
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· Question 8
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Organisation theory focuses on all of the following, EXCEPT: |
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· Question 9
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The right to decide what task should be initiated, how these taks should be initiated, and the right to give orders to ensure they are completed refers to: 1. Departmentalization 2. Authority 3. Division of labour 4. Span of control |
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· Question 10
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Environmental awareness, cyclical character, tendency towards growth, and a steady state are all characteristics of which type of system? |
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