Question 1

Which of the following is NOT central to the concept of structural functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A) In the long term the organization will select the most efficient structural functions. 
B) The efficient structurally functional organization will be most likely to survive. 
C) Organizations with no structure at all are most likely to survive in environments of uncertainty,ambiguity and complexity because they can best adapt to change. 
D) The most structurally functional organizations have perfect fit between their design and their contingencies. 
A) In the long term the organization will select the most efficient structural functions. 
B) The efficient structurally functional organization will be most likely to survive. 
C) Organizations with no structure at all are most likely to survive in environments of uncertainty,ambiguity and complexity because they can best adapt to change. 
D) The most structurally functional organizations have perfect fit between their design and their contingencies.

Question 2

Joan Woodward classified contingent technologies into three categories.What term did she use to categorize technology in organizations where production involved fewer customers but larger production runs?

Accepted Answer

A) small batch and unit production 
B) large batch and mass production 
C) process production 
D) specialized production 
A) small batch and unit production 
B) large batch and mass production 
C) process production 
D) specialized production

Question 3

What is structural contingency theory and what are its criticisms?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will introduce the Aston S

Question 4

In management and organization theory what is the term for something which managers cannot avoid?

Accepted Answer

A) certainties 
B) probabilities 
C) contingencies 
D) subjectivities 
A) certainties 
B) probabilities 
C) contingencies 
D) subjectivities

Question 5

The Aston researchers identified five variables drawn from Max Weber's initial list of fifteen.______ refers to the extent to which the organization's range of actions and procedures are covered by formal policies and agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) Formalization 
B) Centralization 
C) Configuration 
D) Specialization 
A) Formalization 
B) Centralization 
C) Configuration 
D) Specialization

Question 6

An organic organizational design is typified by extensive levels of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) discretion 
B) authority 
C) administration 
D) both authority and administration 
A) discretion 
B) authority 
C) administration 
D) both authority and administration

Question 7

Contingency theory asserts that the mechanisms that regulate organizations are the result of the interactive effect between the structure and function of the organization.What is the term commonly used for this approach?

Accepted Answer

A) corporatist functionalism 
B) structural functionalism 
C) structural engineering 
D) corporate structure 
A) corporatist functionalism 
B) structural functionalism 
C) structural engineering 
D) corporate structure

Question 8

Who is the famous contingency theorist that developed the concept of SARFIT - Structural Adjustment to Regain Fit?

Accepted Answer

A) John Child 
B) Howard Aldrich 
C) Lex Donaldson 
D) Jack Welch 
A) John Child 
B) Howard Aldrich 
C) Lex Donaldson 
D) Jack Welch

Question 9

According to Burns and Stalker,organizations that exist in stable,routine environments are more likely to have ______.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic,rigid and bureaucratic structures 
B) organic,loose,less bureaucratic structures 
C) no difference to organizations that exist in any other kind of environment 
D) great ability in adapting to changing circumstances 
A) mechanistic,rigid and bureaucratic structures 
B) organic,loose,less bureaucratic structures 
C) no difference to organizations that exist in any other kind of environment 
D) great ability in adapting to changing circumstances

Question 10

What is contingency theory and what assumptions do contingency theorists make about organizational design?

Accepted Answer

An acceptable answer recognizes that the

Question 11

A mechanistic organizational design is typified by high levels of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) communication 
B) standardization 
C) discretion 
D) all of these 
A) communication 
B) standardization 
C) discretion 
D) all of these

Which of the following is NOT central to the concept of structural functionalism?

Joan Woodward classified contingent technologies into three categories.What term did she use to categorize technology in organizations where production involved fewer customers but larger production runs?

What is structural contingency theory and what are its criticisms?

In management and organization theory what is the term for something which managers cannot avoid?

The Aston researchers identified five variables drawn from Max Weber's initial list of fifteen.______ refers to the extent to which the organization's range of actions and procedures are covered by formal policies and agreements.

An organic organizational design is typified by extensive levels of ______.

Contingency theory asserts that the mechanisms that regulate organizations are the result of the interactive effect between the structure and function of the organization.What is the term commonly used for this approach?

Who is the famous contingency theorist that developed the concept of SARFIT - Structural Adjustment to Regain Fit?

According to Burns and Stalker,organizations that exist in stable,routine environments are more likely to have ______.

What is contingency theory and what assumptions do contingency theorists make about organizational design?

A mechanistic organizational design is typified by high levels of ______.

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Human Resources

Managing Cultures

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Globalization

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Exam 14: Managing Organizational Design

Which of the following is NOT central to the concept of structural functionalism?

Joan Woodward classified contingent technologies into three categories.What term did she use to categorize technology in organizations where production involved fewer customers but larger production runs?

What is structural contingency theory and what are its criticisms?

In management and organization theory what is the term for something which managers cannot avoid?

The Aston researchers identified five variables drawn from Max Weber's initial list of fifteen.______ refers to the extent to which the organization's range of actions and procedures are covered by formal policies and agreements.

An organic organizational design is typified by extensive levels of ______.

Contingency theory asserts that the mechanisms that regulate organizations are the result of the interactive effect between the structure and function of the organization.What is the term commonly used for this approach?

Who is the famous contingency theorist that developed the concept of SARFIT - Structural Adjustment to Regain Fit?

According to Burns and Stalker,organizations that exist in stable,routine environments are more likely to have ______.

What is contingency theory and what assumptions do contingency theorists make about organizational design?

A mechanistic organizational design is typified by high levels of ______.

Managing and Organizations

Managing Individuals

Managing Teams and Groups

Managing Leading, coaching, and Motivating

Managing Human Resources

Managing Cultures

Managing Conflict

Managing Power, politics and Decision-Making in Organizations

Managing Communication

Managing Knowledge and Learning

Managing Innovation and Change

Managing Social Responsibility Ethically

Managing Principles

Managing Globalization

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