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Match the organisational concept (Column A) with its description (Column B). A: 1 Span of control, 2 Delegation, 3 Centralisation, 4 Formal organisation. B: (p) Systematic concentration of decision authority at top levels, (q) Number of subordinates a manager can effectively supervise, (r) Structure with defined authority and relationships by design, (s) Passing of authority to subordinates to do assigned work.

The correct matching is span of control with the number of subordinates supervised, delegation with passing authority to subordinates, centralisation with concentration of decision authority at the top, and formal organisation with a deliberately designed structure of authority relationships.

  1. A1-q, 2-s, 3-p, 4-rCorrect
  2. B1-s, 2-q, 3-r, 4-p
  3. C1-q, 2-p, 3-s, 4-r
  4. D1-r, 2-s, 3-p, 4-q

Explanation

Span of control is the number of subordinates a manager supervises (q). Delegation is passing authority for assigned work (s). Centralisation is concentration of decision authority at the top (p). Formal organisation is the deliberately designed structure (r). Option 3 wrongly links delegation with centralisation.

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