Question 1

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positions and departments are deleted. 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost. 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments. 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Positions and departments are deleted. 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost. 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments. 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic. 
E)  None of these.

Question 3

Which of the following isare) an advantage of team structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these 
A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these

Question 4

Global companies often use a________ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based 
A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based

Question 5

Traditionally, a span of management of about ________has been recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  fifteen 
D)  seven 
E)  twenty 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  fifteen 
D)  seven 
E)  twenty

Question 6

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure 
A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure

Question 7

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

1) Greater change and uncertainty in the

Question 8

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be , , and .

Accepted Answer

vested in organizational posit

Question 9

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management 
A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management

Question 10

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high degree of decentralization. 
B)  a wide span of management. 
C)  a high degree of centralization. 
D)  a narrow span of management. 
E)  no management. 
A)  a high degree of decentralization. 
B)  a wide span of management. 
C)  a high degree of centralization. 
D)  a narrow span of management. 
E)  no management.

Question 12

________refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 13

________means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 14

In the_________ structure, the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual network 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  geographic 
A)  virtual network 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  geographic

Question 15

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

Accepted Answer

Reengineering, sometimes called business

Question 16

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called .

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 17

Scenario - Javier Gomez

Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-In determining Javier's span of management, he should consider which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  Do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  Are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  Do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  All of these. 
A)  Is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  Do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  Are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  Do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  All of these.

Question 18

The _________is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee 
A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee

Question 19

Scenario - Javier Gomez

Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-Current departmentalization of Javier's new division can be characterized primarily as:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

An structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An structure has an overall narrow span...

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

Which of the following isare) an advantage of team structure?

Global companies often use a________ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Traditionally, a span of management of about ________has been recommended.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be , , and .

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

________refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

________means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

In the_________ structure, the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called .

The _________is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

An structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

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Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 7: Designing Adaptive Organizations

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

Which of the following isare) an advantage of team structure?

Global companies often use a________ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Traditionally, a span of management of about ________has been recommended.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be , , and .

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

________refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

________means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

In the_________ structure, the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called .

The _________is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

An structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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