Question 1

The _________is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversification approach 
B)  team approach 
C)  virtual network approach 
D)  BCG approach 
E)  functional approach 
A)  diversification approach 
B)  team approach 
C)  virtual network approach 
D)  BCG approach 
E)  functional approach

Question 2

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy, it strives for internal efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  passing the buck. 
A)  accountability. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  passing the buck.

Question 4

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Centralization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Specialization 
A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Centralization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Specialization

Question 5

is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the process managers use to transfer...

Question 6

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

refers to services that are perishable and, unlike physical products, cannot be stored in inventory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of refers to services that are perishable and,...

Question 11

What isare) the differences) between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams consist of employ

Question 12

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

Accepted Answer

A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these.

Question 13

is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the formal and legitimate right of...

Question 14

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which organizational tasks are...

Question 15

means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

The answer of means that the people with authority and...

Question 16

The structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure means that the firm subcontracts...

Question 17

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a structure.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in________ divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  geographic-based 
D)  teams 
E)  networks 
A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  geographic-based 
D)  teams 
E)  networks

Question 19

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  delegation 
C)  authority 
D)  chain of command 
E)  irrational decision making 
A)  responsibility 
B)  delegation 
C)  authority 
D)  chain of command 
E)  irrational decision making

Question 20

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The _________is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy, it strives for internal efficiency.

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as:

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

refers to services that are perishable and, unlike physical products, cannot be stored in inventory.

What isare) the differences) between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called .

means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

The structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a structure.

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in________ divisions.

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

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 _________is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy, it strives for internal efficiency.

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as:

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

refers to services that are perishable and, unlike physical products, cannot be stored in inventory.

What isare) the differences) between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called .

means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

The structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a structure.

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in________ divisions.

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

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