Question 1

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Accepted Answer

A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous process 
D)  small batch 
E)  mass 
A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous process 
D)  small batch 
E)  mass

Question 3

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department, a marketing department, and a production department. Mondavi:

Accepted Answer

A)  uses a functional structure. 
B)  has a geographic structure. 
C)  uses a divisional structure. 
D)  uses product-based structure. 
E)  uses a matrix structure. 
A)  uses a functional structure. 
B)  has a geographic structure. 
C)  uses a divisional structure. 
D)  uses product-based structure. 
E)  uses a matrix structure.

Question 4

An organization strives for internal efficiency with an strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  diversification 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defensive 
E)  cost leadership 
A)  integration 
B)  diversification 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defensive 
E)  cost leadership

Question 5

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  term structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  virtual network structure. 
A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  term structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  virtual network structure.

Question 6

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by .

Accepted Answer

The answer of An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is...

Question 7

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these 
A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these

Question 8

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  high concern for customers' needs. 
B)  fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C)  emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  there is little duplication of services across divisions. 
A)  high concern for customers' needs. 
B)  fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C)  emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  there is little duplication of services across divisions.

Question 9

When work specialization is extensive:

Accepted Answer

A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large. 
A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large.

Question 10

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments. 
A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments.

Question 12

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the________ approach to structure.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concern for customers' needs is high. 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions. 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions. 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization. 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources. 
A)  Concern for customers' needs is high. 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions. 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions. 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization. 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources.

Question 17

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Theresa works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor and the units perceived themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources. These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  A matrix structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A divisional structure 
D)  A team-based structure 
E)  A virtual network structure 
A)  A matrix structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A divisional structure 
D)  A team-based structure 
E)  A virtual network structure

Question 19

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it generates a large amount of conflict. 
B)  managers spend much time resolving conflict. 
C)  the confusion caused by the dual chain of command. 
D)  the power imbalance that can result between the sides of the matrix. 
E)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
A)  it generates a large amount of conflict. 
B)  managers spend much time resolving conflict. 
C)  the confusion caused by the dual chain of command. 
D)  the power imbalance that can result between the sides of the matrix. 
E)  enlarged tasks for employees.

Question 20

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation 
B)  responsibility 
C)  authority 
D)  span of management 
E)  leadership 
A)  delegation 
B)  responsibility 
C)  authority 
D)  span of management 
E)  leadership

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

In production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department, a marketing department, and a production department. Mondavi:

An organization strives for internal efficiency with an strategy.

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by .

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

When work specialization is extensive:

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the________ approach to structure.

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Theresa works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor and the units perceived themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources. These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures?

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is________ .

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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Exam 7: Designing Adaptive Organizations

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

In production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department, a marketing department, and a production department. Mondavi:

An organization strives for internal efficiency with an strategy.

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by .

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

When work specialization is extensive:

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the________ approach to structure.

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Theresa works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor and the units perceived themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources. These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures?

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is________ .

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

Filters