Question 1

Which of the following situations causes communication problems within an organization that uses functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization uses the system of management by objectives 
B)  the organization operates in a stable environment 
C)  the organization operates in a rich environment 
D)  the organization develops more functions that are increasingly distant from one another 
A)  the organization uses the system of management by objectives 
B)  the organization operates in a stable environment 
C)  the organization operates in a rich environment 
D)  the organization develops more functions that are increasingly distant from one another

Question 2

A ________ structure is a cross between the product division structure and the multidivisional structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  transactional 
C)  product team 
D)  geographic divisional 
A)  functional 
B)  transactional 
C)  product team 
D)  geographic divisional

Question 3

Describe the various control problems that emerge in a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

The various control problems that emerge

Question 4

Servicing the needs of new kinds of customer groups and tailoring products to suit them are relatively simple in a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of a product team structure.

Accepted Answer

A product team structure is a cross betw

Question 6

________ structures tend to be the tallest of all organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Product division 
C)  Market 
D)  Multidivisional 
A)  Functional 
B)  Product division 
C)  Market 
D)  Multidivisional

Question 7

A network structure is a cluster of different organizations whose actions are coordinated by contracts and agreements, rather than by a formal hierarchy of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a ________ structure, employees have two superiors.

Accepted Answer

A)  product team 
B)  functional 
C)  product divisional 
D)  matrix 
A)  product team 
B)  functional 
C)  product divisional 
D)  matrix

Question 9

A market structure organizes people according to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the skills of the people 
B)  the types of customers they serve 
C)  the regional markets they serve 
D)  the functions they perform 
A)  the skills of the people 
B)  the types of customers they serve 
C)  the regional markets they serve 
D)  the functions they perform

Question 10

Matrix structures are a principal form of organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the three different types of product structures?

Accepted Answer

A product structure is a divisional stru

Question 12

As the Tasty Bites restaurant grew, the owners grouped people together on the basis of their common skills and expertise. In this case, which of the following types of organizational structures is used by the restaurant?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  functional structure 
D)  divisional structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  product structure 
C)  functional structure 
D)  divisional structure

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding a multidivisional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  A multidivisional structure is the least suitable for an organization which produces a wide range of complex products. 
B)  A multidivisional structure decreases division of labor which ultimately decreases organizational effectiveness. 
C)  As an organization moves from functional to multidivisional structure, the level of vertical differentiation increases. 
D)  A multidivisional structure avoids duplication of organizational activities. 
A)  A multidivisional structure is the least suitable for an organization which produces a wide range of complex products. 
B)  A multidivisional structure decreases division of labor which ultimately decreases organizational effectiveness. 
C)  As an organization moves from functional to multidivisional structure, the level of vertical differentiation increases. 
D)  A multidivisional structure avoids duplication of organizational activities.

Question 14

A ________ structure is a structure in which support functions are placed in self-contained divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  market 
B)  product division 
C)  multidivisional 
D)  functional 
A)  market 
B)  product division 
C)  multidivisional 
D)  functional

Question 15

In a multidivisional structure, each division is independent and self-contained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following structures is most likely to be the flattest?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  transactional structure 
A)  mechanistic structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  transactional structure

Question 17

As compared to other organizational structures, an advantage of a multidivisional structure is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is the least expensive to operate 
B)  the division of labor increases organizational effectiveness 
C)  the duplication of organizational activities is avoided 
D)  the communication problems are least likely to occur in a multidivisional structure 
A)  it is the least expensive to operate 
B)  the division of labor increases organizational effectiveness 
C)  the duplication of organizational activities is avoided 
D)  the communication problems are least likely to occur in a multidivisional structure

Question 18

A geographic structure is most likely to be appropriate for which of the following companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  a large manufacturer that wants to produce automobiles in Mexico and computers in Southeast Asia 
B)  an oil producer that sells gas, a commodity, in five different regions 
C)  a telecommunications company that makes technologically complex equipment 
D)  a retailer who specializes in clothing and operates in five different regions of the United States 
A)  a large manufacturer that wants to produce automobiles in Mexico and computers in Southeast Asia 
B)  an oil producer that sells gas, a commodity, in five different regions 
C)  a telecommunications company that makes technologically complex equipment 
D)  a retailer who specializes in clothing and operates in five different regions of the United States

Question 19

Because controlling the production of many different foods within the same manufacturing unit proved to be difficult and resulted in increasing costs, a packaged food manufacturer created separate product divisions that make frozen vegetables, frozen entrees, canned soups, and baked goods. This design decision will ________ within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease horizontal differentiation 
B)  increase vertical differentiation 
C)  increase horizontal differentiation 
D)  decrease vertical differentiation 
A)  decrease horizontal differentiation 
B)  increase vertical differentiation 
C)  increase horizontal differentiation 
D)  decrease vertical differentiation

Question 20

Which of the following organizational structures has a disadvantage of extensive duplication of activities within the organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure 
B)  product division structure 
C)  multidivisional structure 
D)  market structure 
A)  functional structure 
B)  product division structure 
C)  multidivisional structure 
D)  market structure

Which of the following situations causes communication problems within an organization that uses functional structure?

A ________ structure is a cross between the product division structure and the multidivisional structure.

Describe the various control problems that emerge in a functional structure.

Servicing the needs of new kinds of customer groups and tailoring products to suit them are relatively simple in a functional structure.

Describe the characteristics of a product team structure.

________ structures tend to be the tallest of all organizational structures.

A network structure is a cluster of different organizations whose actions are coordinated by contracts and agreements, rather than by a formal hierarchy of authority.

In a ________ structure, employees have two superiors.

A market structure organizes people according to ________.

Matrix structures are a principal form of organic structure.

What are the three different types of product structures?

As the Tasty Bites restaurant grew, the owners grouped people together on the basis of their common skills and expertise. In this case, which of the following types of organizational structures is used by the restaurant?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a multidivisional structure?

A ________ structure is a structure in which support functions are placed in self-contained divisions.

In a multidivisional structure, each division is independent and self-contained.

Which of the following structures is most likely to be the flattest?

As compared to other organizational structures, an advantage of a multidivisional structure is that ________.

A geographic structure is most likely to be appropriate for which of the following companies?

Which of the following organizational structures has a disadvantage of extensive duplication of activities within the organization?

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Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

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 6: Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Which of the following situations causes communication problems within an organization that uses functional structure?

A ________ structure is a cross between the product division structure and the multidivisional structure.

Describe the various control problems that emerge in a functional structure.

Servicing the needs of new kinds of customer groups and tailoring products to suit them are relatively simple in a functional structure.

Describe the characteristics of a product team structure.

________ structures tend to be the tallest of all organizational structures.

A network structure is a cluster of different organizations whose actions are coordinated by contracts and agreements, rather than by a formal hierarchy of authority.

In a ________ structure, employees have two superiors.

A market structure organizes people according to ________.

Matrix structures are a principal form of organic structure.

What are the three different types of product structures?

As the Tasty Bites restaurant grew, the owners grouped people together on the basis of their common skills and expertise. In this case, which of the following types of organizational structures is used by the restaurant?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a multidivisional structure?

A ________ structure is a structure in which support functions are placed in self-contained divisions.

In a multidivisional structure, each division is independent and self-contained.

Which of the following structures is most likely to be the flattest?

As compared to other organizational structures, an advantage of a multidivisional structure is that ________.

A geographic structure is most likely to be appropriate for which of the following companies?

Which of the following organizational structures has a disadvantage of extensive duplication of activities within the organization?

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

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

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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