Question 1

The factor that distinguishes functional organizational structure from divisional is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a functional structure is organized around the outputs a firm produces. 
B)  a functional structure is best suited to deal with environmental change. 
C)  a functional structure groups diverse functions into separate divisions. 
D)  a functional structure is organized in terms of main activities performed. 
A)  a functional structure is organized around the outputs a firm produces. 
B)  a functional structure is best suited to deal with environmental change. 
C)  a functional structure groups diverse functions into separate divisions. 
D)  a functional structure is organized in terms of main activities performed.

Question 2

What is division of labor? Explain horizontal and vertical specialization.

Accepted Answer

The concept of division of labor refers

Question 3

Thomas,the head of the marketing department in an organization,has structured his department in such a way that the roles and responsibilities of his workers are loosely defined.Moreover,he does not exert too much control over his workers and encourages two-way communication.His workers tend to be highly satisfied with their jobs when compared to those in the finance department,headed by John who exerts more control.From this scenario it can be inferred that Thomas has adopted a _____ mechanism for coordinating.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic 
B)  authoritative 
C)  centralized 
D)  behavioristic 
A)  bureaucratic 
B)  authoritative 
C)  centralized 
D)  behavioristic

Question 4

As firms expand and grow in complexity,they reorganize into a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A key component of a new manager's job is to understand the informal structure of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the divisional structure is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination among functions in a divisional structure is less fluid than it is in a functional structure. 
B)  It allows for greater accountability because each division is a separate self-contained entity. 
C)  The general manager of a functional form has a broader purpose than the general manager in the divisional form. 
D)  Employees tend to identify more with their function than with their division. 
A)  Coordination among functions in a divisional structure is less fluid than it is in a functional structure. 
B)  It allows for greater accountability because each division is a separate self-contained entity. 
C)  The general manager of a functional form has a broader purpose than the general manager in the divisional form. 
D)  Employees tend to identify more with their function than with their division.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of division of labor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal specialization refers to how much an employee creates,executes,and administers activities in a certain area of the firm. 
B)  The repetitive nature of specialized jobs lends itself to quick and efficient training of new resources. 
C)  Extreme job specialization tend to increase the level of job satisfaction among workers. 
D)  Vertical specialization refers to the breadth of activities that are performed in a certain job. 
A)  Horizontal specialization refers to how much an employee creates,executes,and administers activities in a certain area of the firm. 
B)  The repetitive nature of specialized jobs lends itself to quick and efficient training of new resources. 
C)  Extreme job specialization tend to increase the level of job satisfaction among workers. 
D)  Vertical specialization refers to the breadth of activities that are performed in a certain job.

Question 8

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a divisional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not suited to competitive situations where coordinated action is needed for innovation. 
B)  This structure does not allow for much accountability. 
C)  It is not suited to business environments marked by high degrees of uncertainty. 
D)  Core functions are duplicated,preventing the development of economies of scale. 
A)  It is not suited to competitive situations where coordinated action is needed for innovation. 
B)  This structure does not allow for much accountability. 
C)  It is not suited to business environments marked by high degrees of uncertainty. 
D)  Core functions are duplicated,preventing the development of economies of scale.

Question 9

_____ is defined as the pattern of organizational roles,relationships,and procedures that enable coordinated action among employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational structure 
B)  Value chain 
C)  Synergy 
D)  Organizational culture 
A)  Organizational structure 
B)  Value chain 
C)  Synergy 
D)  Organizational culture

Question 10

One of the most important benefits of the functional structure is the efficiency it creates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of organizational strategy in terms of structure and design?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organization's execution is not as significant as it's strategy to enable long-term success. 
B)  Competitors often easily imitate another firm's unique organizational configuration that drives excellent implementation and performance. 
C)  Companies implement their strategies by analyzing the organizational culture,human capital,and measurement. 
D)  It is not possible for competitors to steal or adopt another company's strategic perspective. 
A)  An organization's execution is not as significant as it's strategy to enable long-term success. 
B)  Competitors often easily imitate another firm's unique organizational configuration that drives excellent implementation and performance. 
C)  Companies implement their strategies by analyzing the organizational culture,human capital,and measurement. 
D)  It is not possible for competitors to steal or adopt another company's strategic perspective.

Question 12

Outline the four customer-centric activities of an organization.

Accepted Answer

In recent years,many leading companies h

Question 13

Which of the following firms is most likely to benefit from a bureaucratic approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  A firm with constantly changing,dynamic markets 
B)  A start-up firm with less complexity 
C)  A firm involving creativity and innovation 
D)  A firm with high turnover and a diverse workforce 
A)  A firm with constantly changing,dynamic markets 
B)  A start-up firm with less complexity 
C)  A firm involving creativity and innovation 
D)  A firm with high turnover and a diverse workforce

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Once a firm reaches maturity,the emphasis on coordination generally increases. 
B)  The nature of leadership should remain stable as the firm keeps evolving. 
C)  As a firm matures,it tends to emphasize division of labor. 
D)  Start-up firms are characterized by more job specialization. 
A)  Once a firm reaches maturity,the emphasis on coordination generally increases. 
B)  The nature of leadership should remain stable as the firm keeps evolving. 
C)  As a firm matures,it tends to emphasize division of labor. 
D)  Start-up firms are characterized by more job specialization.

Question 15

In a _____ structure,"knowledge workers" are organized to work as individual contributors or to be a part of a work cluster that provides a certain expertise for the organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Along the horizontal dimension of decision rights,a manager must decide whether decisions are made in a centralized or decentralized manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm.

Accepted Answer

Organizational design refers to the form

Question 18

Which of the following is a key advantage of the clan approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearly defined roles and responsibilities 
B)  Self-regulating characteristics of employees 
C)  Close personal surveillance of superiors over subordinates 
D)  Extreme job specialization 
A)  Clearly defined roles and responsibilities 
B)  Self-regulating characteristics of employees 
C)  Close personal surveillance of superiors over subordinates 
D)  Extreme job specialization

Question 19

Of the four activities that make a firm customer-centric,cooperation involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  helping employees at a firm develop the right skills needed to better serve customers. 
B)  creating structural mechanisms at the firm that allow workers to organize their activities to focus more exclusively on creating value for customers. 
C)  developing relationship with parties outside the firm to increase the value of the firm's offerings. 
D)  using informal methods such as incentives to encourage people in the organization to come together in the spirit of serving customers. 
A)  helping employees at a firm develop the right skills needed to better serve customers. 
B)  creating structural mechanisms at the firm that allow workers to organize their activities to focus more exclusively on creating value for customers. 
C)  developing relationship with parties outside the firm to increase the value of the firm's offerings. 
D)  using informal methods such as incentives to encourage people in the organization to come together in the spirit of serving customers.

Question 20

Competitors can easily imitate a firm's unique organizational configuration that drives excellent implementation and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The factor that distinguishes functional organizational structure from divisional is that:

What is division of labor? Explain horizontal and vertical specialization.

As firms expand and grow in complexity,they reorganize into a functional structure.

A key component of a new manager's job is to understand the informal structure of the organization.

Which of the following statements about the divisional structure is true?

Which of the following statements is true of division of labor?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a divisional structure?

_____ is defined as the pattern of organizational roles,relationships,and procedures that enable coordinated action among employees.

One of the most important benefits of the functional structure is the efficiency it creates.

Which of the following statements is true of organizational strategy in terms of structure and design?

Outline the four customer-centric activities of an organization.

Which of the following firms is most likely to benefit from a bureaucratic approach?

Which of the following statements is true of the organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm?

In a _____ structure,"knowledge workers" are organized to work as individual contributors or to be a part of a work cluster that provides a certain expertise for the organization.

Along the horizontal dimension of decision rights,a manager must decide whether decisions are made in a centralized or decentralized manner.

Discuss organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm.

Which of the following is a key advantage of the clan approach?

Of the four activities that make a firm customer-centric,cooperation involves:

Competitors can easily imitate a firm's unique organizational configuration that drives excellent implementation and performance.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

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Exam 7: Organizational Design

The factor that distinguishes functional organizational structure from divisional is that:

What is division of labor? Explain horizontal and vertical specialization.

As firms expand and grow in complexity,they reorganize into a functional structure.

A key component of a new manager's job is to understand the informal structure of the organization.

Which of the following statements about the divisional structure is true?

Which of the following statements is true of division of labor?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a divisional structure?

_____ is defined as the pattern of organizational roles,relationships,and procedures that enable coordinated action among employees.

One of the most important benefits of the functional structure is the efficiency it creates.

Which of the following statements is true of organizational strategy in terms of structure and design?

Outline the four customer-centric activities of an organization.

Which of the following firms is most likely to benefit from a bureaucratic approach?

Which of the following statements is true of the organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm?

In a _____ structure,"knowledge workers" are organized to work as individual contributors or to be a part of a work cluster that provides a certain expertise for the organization.

Along the horizontal dimension of decision rights,a manager must decide whether decisions are made in a centralized or decentralized manner.

Discuss organizational design and the life-cycle of a firm.

Which of the following is a key advantage of the clan approach?

Of the four activities that make a firm customer-centric,cooperation involves:

Competitors can easily imitate a firm's unique organizational configuration that drives excellent implementation and performance.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Motivation

Communication

Networking

Filters