Life In Organizations
Organization Structure
WHAT TYPE OF ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE DO I PREFER?
Respond to each of the 15 statements by choosing one of the following numbers:
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Inclined to disagree
3 = Neither agree or disagree
4 = Inclined to agree
5 = Strongly agree

I prefer to work in an organization where:
  1. Goals are defined by those at higher levels.
    1 2 3 4 5

  2. Clear job descriptions exist for every job.
    1 2 3 4 5

  3. Top management makes important decisions.
    1 2 3 4 5

  4. Promotions and pay increases are based as much on length of service as on level of performance.
    1 2 3 4 5

  5. Clear lines of authority and responsibility are established.
    1 2 3 4 5

  6. My career is pretty well planned out for me.
    1 2 3 4 5

  7. 1 have a great deal of job security.
    1 2 3 4 5

  8. I can specialize.
    1 2 3 4 5

  9. My boss is readily available.
    1 2 3 4 5

  10. Organization rules and regulations are clearly specified.
    1 2 3 4 5

  11. Information rigidly follows the chain of command.
    1 2 3 4 5

  12. There is a minimal number of new tasks for me to learn.
    1 2 3 4 5

  13. Work groups incur little turnover in members.
    1 2 3 4 5

  14. People accept authority of a leader's position.
    1 2 3 4 5

  15. I am part of a group whose training and skills are similar to mine.
    1 2 3 4 5


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Source: Based on J.F. Veiga and J.N. Yanouzas, The Dynamics of Organization Theory: Gaining a Macro Perspective (St. Paul, MN: West, 1979), pp. 158-60.