Question 1

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of work specialization.

Accepted Answer

Advantages- economies of scale; skills d

Question 2

Which of the following is not a contingency variable that affects the appropriate structure for an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) size 
B) technology 
C) sales 
D) strategy 
A) size 
B) technology 
C) sales 
D) strategy

Question 3

_________contribute directly to the strategic goals of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Staff managers 
B) Frontline supervisors 
C) Operational managers 
D) Line managers 
A) Staff managers 
B) Frontline supervisors 
C) Operational managers 
D) Line managers

Question 4

_________structures group together jobs and activities that are performed in the same region or location.

Accepted Answer

A) Market 
B) Geographic 
C) Customer 
D) Product 
A) Market 
B) Geographic 
C) Customer 
D) Product

Question 5

The chief advantage of the divisional structure is that it focuses on results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Terri must constantly report to the department chair as well as her immediate supervisor. Which of the following is being violated?

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command 
B) work specialization 
C) span of control 
D) departmentalization 
A) chain of command 
B) work specialization 
C) span of control 
D) departmentalization

Question 7

The _________ structure is an organization design made up of self- contained units.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) divisional 
A) functional 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) divisional

Question 8

Which of the following is not an advantage of the functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A) primary pursuit of functional goals 
B) minimization of duplication 
C) employee satisfaction 
D) economies of scale 
A) primary pursuit of functional goals 
B) minimization of duplication 
C) employee satisfaction 
D) economies of scale

Question 9

List the characteristics of mechanistic and organic organizations.

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic- rigid hierarchical relation

Question 10

Harry is the only person who fully understands the new computer network in the office area. Whenever someone has questions, he goes to Harry. Harry has _________ power.

Accepted Answer

A) referent 
B) expert 
C) reward 
D) coercive 
A) referent 
B) expert 
C) reward 
D) coercive

Question 11

_________refers to the concentration of decision authority at the top levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Managers in an organization with a weak organizational culture require fewer formal rules, regulations and policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The simple structure is most widely used in small businesses where the owner and manager are the same person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the two types of basic organization design (mechanistic and organic forms).

Accepted Answer

<u>The mechanistic organization (or bure

Question 15

A structure that is high in specialization, formalization, and centralization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic organization. 
B) organic organization. 
C) matrix organization. 
D) strategic organization. 
A) mechanistic organization. 
B) organic organization. 
C) matrix organization. 
D) strategic organization.

Question 16

_________is the form of departmentalization that groups similar jobs and activities into departments.

Accepted Answer

A) A matrix structure 
B) A functional structure 
C) A divisional structure 
D) A product structure 
A) A matrix structure 
B) A functional structure 
C) A divisional structure 
D) A product structure

Question 17

The major disadvantage of the matrix structure is

Accepted Answer

A) lack of economies of scale. 
B) lack of employee satisfaction. 
C) duplication of resources. 
D) its propensity to foster power struggles. 
A) lack of economies of scale. 
B) lack of employee satisfaction. 
C) duplication of resources. 
D) its propensity to foster power struggles.

Question 18

When a divisional structure is superimposed over a functional structure, the type of structure that results is called a _________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) product 
D) matrix 
A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) product 
D) matrix

Question 19

What is the trend today in span of control?

Accepted Answer

The span of control is increasingly bein

Question 20

Authority is one of the five types of power described by French and Raven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of work specialization.

Which of the following is not a contingency variable that affects the appropriate structure for an organization?

_________contribute directly to the strategic goals of the organization.

_________structures group together jobs and activities that are performed in the same region or location.

The chief advantage of the divisional structure is that it focuses on results.

Terri must constantly report to the department chair as well as her immediate supervisor. Which of the following is being violated?

The _________ structure is an organization design made up of self- contained units.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the functional structure?

List the characteristics of mechanistic and organic organizations.

Harry is the only person who fully understands the new computer network in the office area. Whenever someone has questions, he goes to Harry. Harry has _________ power.

_________refers to the concentration of decision authority at the top levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Managers in an organization with a weak organizational culture require fewer formal rules, regulations and policies.

The simple structure is most widely used in small businesses where the owner and manager are the same person.

Describe the two types of basic organization design (mechanistic and organic forms).

A structure that is high in specialization, formalization, and centralization is a(n)

_________is the form of departmentalization that groups similar jobs and activities into departments.

The major disadvantage of the matrix structure is

When a divisional structure is superimposed over a functional structure, the type of structure that results is called a _________ organization.

What is the trend today in span of control?

Authority is one of the five types of power described by French and Raven.

Managers and Management

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Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

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Exam 5: Basic Organization Designs

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of work specialization.

Which of the following is not a contingency variable that affects the appropriate structure for an organization?

_________contribute directly to the strategic goals of the organization.

_________structures group together jobs and activities that are performed in the same region or location.

The chief advantage of the divisional structure is that it focuses on results.

Terri must constantly report to the department chair as well as her immediate supervisor. Which of the following is being violated?

The _________ structure is an organization design made up of self- contained units.

Which of the following is not an advantage of the functional structure?

List the characteristics of mechanistic and organic organizations.

Harry is the only person who fully understands the new computer network in the office area. Whenever someone has questions, he goes to Harry. Harry has _________ power.

_________refers to the concentration of decision authority at the top levels of the organizational hierarchy.

Managers in an organization with a weak organizational culture require fewer formal rules, regulations and policies.

The simple structure is most widely used in small businesses where the owner and manager are the same person.

Describe the two types of basic organization design (mechanistic and organic forms).

A structure that is high in specialization, formalization, and centralization is a(n)

_________is the form of departmentalization that groups similar jobs and activities into departments.

The major disadvantage of the matrix structure is

When a divisional structure is superimposed over a functional structure, the type of structure that results is called a _________ organization.

What is the trend today in span of control?

Authority is one of the five types of power described by French and Raven.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Decision Making

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Managing Change, Stress, and Innovation

Foundations of Individual and Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

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