Question 1

Participating firms in a virtual organization maintain complete strategic control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Holding overall organizational size constant, ________ organizations have ________ spans of control.

Accepted Answer

A) centralized; larger 
B) taller; smaller 
C) flatter; smaller 
D) taller; larger 
E) decentralized; smaller 
A) centralized; larger 
B) taller; smaller 
C) flatter; smaller 
D) taller; larger 
E) decentralized; smaller

Question 3

Flatness versus tallness is an index of the ________ division of labour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Flatness versus tallness is an index of...

Question 4

The process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment is called

Accepted Answer

A) resource dependence. 
B) environmental uncertainty. 
C) strategy. 
D) management coping. 
E) organization coping. 
A) resource dependence. 
B) environmental uncertainty. 
C) strategy. 
D) management coping. 
E) organization coping.

Question 5

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically is known as

Accepted Answer

A) formalization. 
B) centralization. 
C) differentiation. 
D) complexity. 
E) tallness and flatness. 
A) formalization. 
B) centralization. 
C) differentiation. 
D) complexity. 
E) tallness and flatness.

Question 6

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

Accepted Answer

It begins with the objective organizatio

Question 7

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual adjustment 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Standardization of skills 
E) Standardization of inputs 
A) Mutual adjustment 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Standardization of skills 
E) Standardization of inputs

Question 8

Other things equal, smaller organizations tend to be more ________ than larger organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) complex 
B) formalized 
C) centralized 
D) differentiated 
E) mechanistic 
A) complex 
B) formalized 
C) centralized 
D) differentiated 
E) mechanistic

Question 9

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations and modular organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

Virtual organizations consist of a netwo

Question 10

Functional structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A small span of control means that a manager

Accepted Answer

A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy. 
A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy.

Question 12

Highly formalized organizations have a lot of rules, regulations, and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A disadvantage of the modular organization is the loss of strategic control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A virtual organization maintains complete strategic control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Highly trained professionals with similar backgrounds and training most likely have their work coordinated through

Accepted Answer

A) standardization of skills. 
B) standardization of outputs. 
C) standardization of work processes. 
D) direct supervision. 
E) liaison roles. 
A) standardization of skills. 
B) standardization of outputs. 
C) standardization of work processes. 
D) direct supervision. 
E) liaison roles.

Question 16

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is meant by the "external environment"? Provide some examples of how it can influence organizations.

Accepted Answer

The external environment refers to event

Question 18

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization size 
B) Innovation 
C) Differentiation 
D) Complexity 
E) Management 
A) Organization size 
B) Innovation 
C) Differentiation 
D) Complexity 
E) Management

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Different interest groups use identical criteria to evaluate organizational effectiveness. 
B) Different interest groups seldom make conflicting demands on organizations. 
C) Different parts of an organization will often be concerned with different components of its environment. 
D) The smaller an organization, the more control it is likely to have over its environment. 
E) Customers, suppliers, and employees are all components of an organization's external environment. 
A) Different interest groups use identical criteria to evaluate organizational effectiveness. 
B) Different interest groups seldom make conflicting demands on organizations. 
C) Different parts of an organization will often be concerned with different components of its environment. 
D) The smaller an organization, the more control it is likely to have over its environment. 
E) Customers, suppliers, and employees are all components of an organization's external environment.

Question 20

Which method of organizational coordination permits workers the most discretion concerning the way they perform their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct supervision 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Mutual adjustment 
E) Integration 
A) Direct supervision 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Mutual adjustment 
E) Integration

Participating firms in a virtual organization maintain complete strategic control.

Holding overall organizational size constant, organizations have spans of control.

Flatness versus tallness is an index of the ________ division of labour.

The process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment is called

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically is known as

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

Other things equal, smaller organizations tend to be more ________ than larger organizations.

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations and modular organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Functional structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

A small span of control means that a manager

Highly formalized organizations have a lot of rules, regulations, and procedures.

A disadvantage of the modular organization is the loss of strategic control.

A virtual organization maintains complete strategic control.

Highly trained professionals with similar backgrounds and training most likely have their work coordinated through

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

What is meant by the "external environment"? Provide some examples of how it can influence organizations.

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is TRUE?

Which method of organizational coordination permits workers the most discretion concerning the way they perform their jobs?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

Exam 14: Organizational Structure

Participating firms in a virtual organization maintain complete strategic control.

Holding overall organizational size constant, ________ organizations have ________ spans of control.

Flatness versus tallness is an index of the ________ division of labour.

The process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment is called

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically is known as

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

Other things equal, smaller organizations tend to be more ________ than larger organizations.

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations and modular organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Functional structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

A small span of control means that a manager

Highly formalized organizations have a lot of rules, regulations, and procedures.

A disadvantage of the modular organization is the loss of strategic control.

A virtual organization maintains complete strategic control.

Highly trained professionals with similar backgrounds and training most likely have their work coordinated through

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

What is meant by the "external environment"? Provide some examples of how it can influence organizations.

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Which of the following statements concerning the external environment is TRUE?

Which method of organizational coordination permits workers the most discretion concerning the way they perform their jobs?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters

Holding overall organizational size constant, organizations have spans of control.