Question 1 (1 mark) Mark to review this question at the end of the exam An organizational structure is the formal and informal arrangement of tasks, responsibilities, and lines of authority in an organization. A structure also clarifies decision-making authority and establishes formal lines of communication. Which of the following best describes a functional structure? a. A management group that is open to new ideas and works with employees to achieve the organization's mission b. Specialized departments are defined by their purpose and are staffed accordingly, yielding departments such as accounting, human resources, manufacturing, and sales. c. Decision-making authority defaults to one person. d. The organization is divided into divisions, each of which has its own resources and manages itself separately. Oa. Ob. Oc. Od. Question 2 (1 mark) Mark to review this question at The human resource (HR) department plays an important role in performance management. Which of the following best describes that role? a. organizing the annual performance reviews . assisting in the creation of key performance indicators (KPIs) c. hiring only qualified employees d. verifying employee references for accuracy Oa. Ob. Oc. Od. Question 3 (1 mark) Which of the following is an example of the external focus of a budget in the government setting? a. The budget provides directions to public servants regarding government priorities. b. The budget provides an accountability framework for the use of taxpayer monies. c. The budget enables senior public servants to communicate departmental priorities. d. The budget enables the government to be transparent with respect to its use of public funds. Oa Ob. Oc. Od. Question 4 (1 mark) Mark to re Which of the following statements about a well-designed performance measurement system is TRUE? a. It includes measures that are related to the goals of the organization. b. It includes measures that focus primarily on immediate, short-term concerns. c. It includes measures that are mostly qualitative and require judgment. d. It includes measures that are easy to attain to stimulate positive morale. O a. Ob. Oc. Od