Question 1

All of the following statements are true about organizational downsizing except

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A) it often speeds decision making. 
B) it has both psychological and sociological impact. 
C) it is aimed primarily at reducing corporate staff and middle management. 
D) it has consistently achieved good results. 
E) it is a popular trend. 
A) it often speeds decision making. 
B) it has both psychological and sociological impact. 
C) it is aimed primarily at reducing corporate staff and middle management. 
D) it has consistently achieved good results. 
E) it is a popular trend.

Question 2

The typical is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

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Question 3

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

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A) Organizational efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved in many different ways. 
B) Managers and employees should work together to design the organization. 
C) Managers should gather input from employees regarding organization design, but should make the decision themselves. 
D) Organization design should be based only on things managers can change, such as size and technology. 
E) Certain organizational structures are designed to work in any situation. 
A) Organizational efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved in many different ways. 
B) Managers and employees should work together to design the organization. 
C) Managers should gather input from employees regarding organization design, but should make the decision themselves. 
D) Organization design should be based only on things managers can change, such as size and technology. 
E) Certain organizational structures are designed to work in any situation.

Question 4

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on their particular organization and design the organization structure accordingly.These multiple factors include all of the following except

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A) sociotechnical systems. 
B) strategy. 
C) the structural imperatives. 
D) simple structure. 
E) global considerations. 
A) sociotechnical systems. 
B) strategy. 
C) the structural imperatives. 
D) simple structure. 
E) global considerations.

Question 5

In a structure, the organization has little specialization and formalization, and its overall structure is organic.

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Question 6

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international .

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All of the following statements are true about organizational downsizing except

The typical is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on their particular organization and design the organization structure accordingly.These multiple factors include all of the following except

In a structure, the organization has little specialization and formalization, and its overall structure is organic.

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international .

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 17: Organization Design

All of the following statements are true about organizational downsizing except

The typical is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on their particular organization and design the organization structure accordingly.These multiple factors include all of the following except

In a structure, the organization has little specialization and formalization, and its overall structure is organic.

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international .

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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