Question 1

Dedicated machines ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are ideal for short production runs 
B)  produce a narrow range of products 
C)  are very expensive to operate 
D)  require high-skilled operators 
A)  are ideal for short production runs 
B)  produce a narrow range of products 
C)  are very expensive to operate 
D)  require high-skilled operators

Question 2

Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAD 
B)  CAMM 
C)  Fixed automation 
D)  CIM 
A)  CAD 
B)  CAMM 
C)  Fixed automation 
D)  CIM

Question 3

An organization taking the internal systems approach uses technology to reduce the time needed to bring new products to market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Technology is used at all three stages in the value creation process: input, conversion, and output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain the characteristics of continuous-process technology as described by Joan Woodward.

Accepted Answer

Joan Woodward identified three types of

Question 6

The conversion process that results from small-batch and unit technology tends to be flexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following technologies identified by Thompson is characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  mediating technology 
B)  operations technology 
C)  long-linked technology 
D)  intensive technology 
A)  mediating technology 
B)  operations technology 
C)  long-linked technology 
D)  intensive technology

Question 8

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAD 
B)  CAMM 
C)  JIT inventory systems 
D)  CIM 
A)  CAD 
B)  CAMM 
C)  JIT inventory systems 
D)  CIM

Question 9

A pharmaceutical company concentrates on producing drugs for diabetes patients. This company is pursuing a strategy of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialism 
B)  licensing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  vertical integration 
A)  specialism 
B)  licensing 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  vertical integration

Question 10

As identified by Thompson, ________ technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

Accepted Answer

A)  intensive 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  mediating 
D)  long-linked 
A)  intensive 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  mediating 
D)  long-linked

Question 11

A just-in-time (JIT) inventory system ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases technical complexity 
B)  requires the use of CAMM for working effectively 
C)  makes it difficult for an organization to respond quickly to the changing customer preferences 
D)  decreases task interdependence 
A)  decreases technical complexity 
B)  requires the use of CAMM for working effectively 
C)  makes it difficult for an organization to respond quickly to the changing customer preferences 
D)  decreases task interdependence

Question 12

In the case of small-batch technology, production continues with little variation in output and rarely stops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies has the highest level of technical complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  small-batch technology 
B)  sequential-process technology 
C)  mass production technology 
D)  continuous-process technology 
A)  small-batch technology 
B)  sequential-process technology 
C)  mass production technology 
D)  continuous-process technology

Question 14

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is most likely to be used by an Internet software company?

Accepted Answer

A)  small-batch technology 
B)  mass production technology 
C)  sequential-process technology 
D)  continuous-process technology 
A)  small-batch technology 
B)  mass production technology 
C)  sequential-process technology 
D)  continuous-process technology

Question 15

Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

Accepted Answer

A)  routine manufacturing 
B)  craftswork 
C)  engineering production 
D)  nonroutine research 
A)  routine manufacturing 
B)  craftswork 
C)  engineering production 
D)  nonroutine research

Question 16

Engineering production technology is characterized by low task variability and low task analyzability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, a mechanistic structure is most appropriate for an organization using ________ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production 
B)  small-batch 
C)  intensive 
D)  continuous-process 
A)  mass production 
B)  small-batch 
C)  intensive 
D)  continuous-process

Question 18

Routine manufacturing is characterized by high task variability and low task analyzability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Mediating technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  intensive 
A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  intensive

Question 20

Long-linked technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  intensive 
A)  pooled 
B)  sequential 
C)  reciprocal 
D)  intensive

Dedicated machines ________.

Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

An organization taking the internal systems approach uses technology to reduce the time needed to bring new products to market.

Technology is used at all three stages in the value creation process: input, conversion, and output.

Explain the characteristics of continuous-process technology as described by Joan Woodward.

The conversion process that results from small-batch and unit technology tends to be flexible.

Which of the following technologies identified by Thompson is characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another?

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

A pharmaceutical company concentrates on producing drugs for diabetes patients. This company is pursuing a strategy of ________.

As identified by Thompson, ________ technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

A just-in-time (JIT) inventory system ________.

In the case of small-batch technology, production continues with little variation in output and rarely stops.

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies has the highest level of technical complexity?

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is most likely to be used by an Internet software company?

Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

Engineering production technology is characterized by low task variability and low task analyzability.

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, a mechanistic structure is most appropriate for an organization using ________ technology.

Routine manufacturing is characterized by high task variability and low task analyzability.

Mediating technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

Long-linked technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

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Organizing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

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Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Dedicated machines ________.

Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

An organization taking the internal systems approach uses technology to reduce the time needed to bring new products to market.

Technology is used at all three stages in the value creation process: input, conversion, and output.

Explain the characteristics of continuous-process technology as described by Joan Woodward.

The conversion process that results from small-batch and unit technology tends to be flexible.

Which of the following technologies identified by Thompson is characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another?

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

A pharmaceutical company concentrates on producing drugs for diabetes patients. This company is pursuing a strategy of ________.

As identified by Thompson, ________ technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

A just-in-time (JIT) inventory system ________.

In the case of small-batch technology, production continues with little variation in output and rarely stops.

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies has the highest level of technical complexity?

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, which of the following technologies is most likely to be used by an Internet software company?

Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

Engineering production technology is characterized by low task variability and low task analyzability.

With reference to the types of production technologies identified by Joan Woodward, a mechanistic structure is most appropriate for an organization using ________ technology.

Routine manufacturing is characterized by high task variability and low task analyzability.

Mediating technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

Long-linked technology is based on ________ task interdependence.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Organizing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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