Question 1

According to Woodward's research, which of the following is a main factor that determines the design of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  technology 
B)  size of the organization 
C)  organizational culture 
D)  external environment of the organization 
A)  technology 
B)  size of the organization 
C)  organizational culture 
D)  external environment of the organization

Question 2

Explain the characteristics of intensive technology as described by Thompson.

Accepted Answer

Intensive technology is characterized by

Question 3

Intensive technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Woodward's research, an organization using which of the following technologies is most likely to have the flattest organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Small-batch and unit technology scores highest on the dimension of technical complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding intensive technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intensive technology is less expensive to manage than either mediating or long-linked technology. 
B)  Intensive technology is based on pooled task interdependence. 
C)  In an organization using intensive technology, activities of all people and all departments fully depend on one another. 
D)  Typically, organizations using intensive technology create slack resources to reduce uncertainty. 
A)  Intensive technology is less expensive to manage than either mediating or long-linked technology. 
B)  Intensive technology is based on pooled task interdependence. 
C)  In an organization using intensive technology, activities of all people and all departments fully depend on one another. 
D)  Typically, organizations using intensive technology create slack resources to reduce uncertainty.

Question 7

When conversion processes depend primarily on the performance of people, rather than on machines, technical complexity of the process is said to be high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the four types of technologies identified by Perrow on the basis of task variability and task analyzability?

Accepted Answer

The four types of technologies identifie

Question 9

Which of the following techniques controls the changeover from one operation to another by means of the commands given to the machines through computer software and eliminates the need to retool machines physically?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) 
B)  computer-aided materials management (CAMM) 
C)  computer-aided design (CA
D)  
D)  JIT inventory systems 
A)  computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) 
B)  computer-aided materials management (CAMM) 
C)  computer-aided design (CA
D)  
D)  JIT inventory systems

Question 10

Explain the characteristics of small-batch technology as described by Joan Woodward.

Accepted Answer

Joan Woodward identified three types of

Question 11

Which of the following types of production technologies, as identified by Joan Woodward, scores lowest on the dimension of technical complexity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following technologies is most likely to be used for producing huge volumes of standardized products, such as cars, razor blades, aluminum cans, and soft drinks?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Organizations that employ ________ technology make one-of-a-kind customized products.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequential-process 
B)  small-batch and unit 
C)  continuous-process 
D)  large-batch and mass production 
A)  sequential-process 
B)  small-batch and unit 
C)  continuous-process 
D)  large-batch and mass production

Question 14

A just-in-time inventory system increases task interdependence between stages in the production chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A mechanistic structure is the appropriate structure for managing continuous-process technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Long-linked technology is characterized by work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Intensive technology is less expensive to manage than either mediating or long-linked technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ford increased his organization's effectiveness by organizing its functional resources to create better quality cars at a lower cost for both manufacturer and consumer. This information indicates that Ford is taking the ________ approach to measure organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental 
B)  internal systems 
C)  competitive 
D)  technical 
A)  environmental 
B)  internal systems 
C)  competitive 
D)  technical

Question 19

Typically, organizations performing routine tasks have flat hierarchy of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A computer-integrated manufacturing system eliminates the need to retool machines physically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Woodward's research, which of the following is a main factor that determines the design of organizational structure?

Explain the characteristics of intensive technology as described by Thompson.

Intensive technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

According to Woodward's research, an organization using which of the following technologies is most likely to have the flattest organizational structure?

Small-batch and unit technology scores highest on the dimension of technical complexity.

Which of the following statements is true regarding intensive technology?

When conversion processes depend primarily on the performance of people, rather than on machines, technical complexity of the process is said to be high.

What are the four types of technologies identified by Perrow on the basis of task variability and task analyzability?

Which of the following techniques controls the changeover from one operation to another by means of the commands given to the machines through computer software and eliminates the need to retool machines physically?

Explain the characteristics of small-batch technology as described by Joan Woodward.

Which of the following types of production technologies, as identified by Joan Woodward, scores lowest on the dimension of technical complexity?

Which of the following technologies is most likely to be used for producing huge volumes of standardized products, such as cars, razor blades, aluminum cans, and soft drinks?

Organizations that employ ________ technology make one-of-a-kind customized products.

A just-in-time inventory system increases task interdependence between stages in the production chain.

A mechanistic structure is the appropriate structure for managing continuous-process technology.

Long-linked technology is characterized by work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another.

Intensive technology is less expensive to manage than either mediating or long-linked technology.

Ford increased his organization's effectiveness by organizing its functional resources to create better quality cars at a lower cost for both manufacturer and consumer. This information indicates that Ford is taking the ________ approach to measure organizational effectiveness.

Typically, organizations performing routine tasks have flat hierarchy of authority.

A computer-integrated manufacturing system eliminates the need to retool machines physically.

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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Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

According to Woodward's research, which of the following is a main factor that determines the design of organizational structure?

Explain the characteristics of intensive technology as described by Thompson.

Intensive technology is characterized by a work process where input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

According to Woodward's research, an organization using which of the following technologies is most likely to have the flattest organizational structure?

Small-batch and unit technology scores highest on the dimension of technical complexity.

Which of the following statements is true regarding intensive technology?

When conversion processes depend primarily on the performance of people, rather than on machines, technical complexity of the process is said to be high.

What are the four types of technologies identified by Perrow on the basis of task variability and task analyzability?

Which of the following techniques controls the changeover from one operation to another by means of the commands given to the machines through computer software and eliminates the need to retool machines physically?

Explain the characteristics of small-batch technology as described by Joan Woodward.

Which of the following types of production technologies, as identified by Joan Woodward, scores lowest on the dimension of technical complexity?

Which of the following technologies is most likely to be used for producing huge volumes of standardized products, such as cars, razor blades, aluminum cans, and soft drinks?

Organizations that employ ________ technology make one-of-a-kind customized products.

A just-in-time inventory system increases task interdependence between stages in the production chain.

A mechanistic structure is the appropriate structure for managing continuous-process technology.

Long-linked technology is characterized by work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another.

Intensive technology is less expensive to manage than either mediating or long-linked technology.

Ford increased his organization's effectiveness by organizing its functional resources to create better quality cars at a lower cost for both manufacturer and consumer. This information indicates that Ford is taking the ________ approach to measure organizational effectiveness.

Typically, organizations performing routine tasks have flat hierarchy of authority.

A computer-integrated manufacturing system eliminates the need to retool machines physically.

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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