Question 1

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The coordination of tasks via extensive informal...

Question 3

________ is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the extent to which organizations...

Question 4

Ambidexterity provides a dynamic capability for change and has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) superior innovation. 
B) better financial performance. 
C) longer survival. 
D) expanded bureaucracy. 
E) None of the above 
A) superior innovation. 
B) better financial performance. 
C) longer survival. 
D) expanded bureaucracy. 
E) None of the above

Question 5

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational structure is the manner in which...

Question 6

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic structures are characterized

Question 8

As innovative units mature, they often tend to become more

Accepted Answer

A) organic. 
B) hybrid. 
C) holacratic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) virtual. 
A) organic. 
B) hybrid. 
C) holacratic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) virtual.

Question 9

The term "span of control" is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the number of levels in an organizational hierarchy. 
B) the number of employees supervised by a manager. 
C) the amount of power held by a chief executive. 
D) the extent to which an organization is independent of its environment. 
E) the extent to which an organization relies on formalized rules and processes to control output. 
A) the number of levels in an organizational hierarchy. 
B) the number of employees supervised by a manager. 
C) the amount of power held by a chief executive. 
D) the extent to which an organization is independent of its environment. 
E) the extent to which an organization relies on formalized rules and processes to control output.

Question 10

What structure is an attempt to capitalize simultaneously on the strengths of both functional and product departmentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Hybrid departmentation 
B) Matrix departmentation 
C) Geographic departmentation 
D) Customer departmentation 
E) Functional-by-product departmentation 
A) Hybrid departmentation 
B) Matrix departmentation 
C) Geographic departmentation 
D) Customer departmentation 
E) Functional-by-product departmentation

Question 11

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Uncertainty eliminates cause-and-effect relationships. 
B) As uncertainty decreases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear. 
C) As uncertainty increases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear. 
D) Cause-and-effect relationships increase uncertainty. 
E) Cause-and-effect relationships decrease uncertainty. 
A) Uncertainty eliminates cause-and-effect relationships. 
B) As uncertainty decreases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear. 
C) As uncertainty increases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear. 
D) Cause-and-effect relationships increase uncertainty. 
E) Cause-and-effect relationships decrease uncertainty.

Question 12

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal, it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) geographic 
C) organic 
D) functional 
E) customer 
A) product 
B) geographic 
C) organic 
D) functional 
E) customer

Question 13

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of how organizations have to interface with the external environment is the ________ Motor Company.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of how organizations have to...

Question 15

Standardization of outputs is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Functional departmentation works best in

Accepted Answer

A) large firms. 
B) medium firms. 
C) small firms. 
D) small to medium-sized firms. 
E) medium to large-sized firms. 
A) large firms. 
B) medium firms. 
C) small firms. 
D) small to medium-sized firms. 
E) medium to large-sized firms.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

Accepted Answer

A) A newsprint manufacturer owns a forestry company. 
B) Zeke is on the boards of directors of an oil exploration company and a gasoline retailer. 
C) A steel company removes two levels from its organizational hierarchy. 
D) An automobile company introduces computer aided design. 
E) Two banks agree to merge. 
A) A newsprint manufacturer owns a forestry company. 
B) Zeke is on the boards of directors of an oil exploration company and a gasoline retailer. 
C) A steel company removes two levels from its organizational hierarchy. 
D) An automobile company introduces computer aided design. 
E) Two banks agree to merge.

Question 18

Experts have discovered that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experts have discovered that exploitation and its...

Question 19

What is the most cited advantage of functional departmentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Efficiency 
B) Communication 
C) Coordination 
D) Autonomy 
E) Career ladders 
A) Efficiency 
B) Communication 
C) Coordination 
D) Autonomy 
E) Career ladders

Question 20

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

Accepted Answer

Differentiation is the tendency for mana

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called ________.

________ is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically.

Ambidexterity provides a dynamic capability for change and has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

As innovative units mature, they often tend to become more

The term "span of control" is defined as

What structure is an attempt to capitalize simultaneously on the strengths of both functional and product departmentation?

Which of the following is most accurate?

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal, it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

An example of how organizations have to interface with the external environment is the ________ Motor Company.

Standardization of outputs is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

Functional departmentation works best in

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

Experts have discovered that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

What is the most cited advantage of functional departmentation?

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

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

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called ________.

________ is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically, horizontally, and geographically.

Ambidexterity provides a dynamic capability for change and has been associated with all of the following EXCEPT

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

As innovative units mature, they often tend to become more

The term "span of control" is defined as

What structure is an attempt to capitalize simultaneously on the strengths of both functional and product departmentation?

Which of the following is most accurate?

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal, it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

An example of how organizations have to interface with the external environment is the ________ Motor Company.

Standardization of outputs is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

Functional departmentation works best in

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

Experts have discovered that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

What is the most cited advantage of functional departmentation?

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

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