Question 1

____ are most alike in terms of the amount of authority and responsibility workers are given with each.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation and job enrichment 
B)  Work teams and job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation and work teams 
D)  Job enrichment and work teams 
E)  Job enlargement and job enrichment 
A)  Job rotation and job enrichment 
B)  Work teams and job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation and work teams 
D)  Job enrichment and work teams 
E)  Job enlargement and job enrichment

Question 2

Rita's management is characterized as decentralized and Belinda's is centralized. What kinds of behavior would you expect by their subordinates?

Accepted Answer

In a decentralized management system, su

Question 3

____ involves linking together the activities of the various parts of an organization to promote harmonious movement toward organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Coordination 
D)  Job design 
E)  Centralization 
A)  Decentralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Coordination 
D)  Job design 
E)  Centralization

Question 4

Teachers at South Elementary School are allowed to pair up and teach a class twice as large as others. This allows the teachers to specialize in the subjects they most enjoy. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  work teams. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  task significance. 
D)  skill variety. 
E)  task identity 
A)  work teams. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  task significance. 
D)  skill variety. 
E)  task identity

Question 5

Functional departmentalization means the departments are grouped according to planning, controlling, organizing and leading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A manager needs to understand the blocks  ( organizational structure )  before building with them (o rganizational design.)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the text, what is probably the most effective way to use staff positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give them line authority 
B)  Give them the authority to use compulsory advice 
C)  Give them functional authority 
D)  Put them directly in the chain of command 
E)  Give them staff authority 
A)  Give them line authority 
B)  Give them the authority to use compulsory advice 
C)  Give them functional authority 
D)  Put them directly in the chain of command 
E)  Give them staff authority

Question 8

Delegation enables managers to

Accepted Answer

A)  get more work done. 
B)  have experts address specific issues. 
C)  develop subordinates. 
D)  work more efficiently and effectively. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  get more work done. 
B)  have experts address specific issues. 
C)  develop subordinates. 
D)  work more efficiently and effectively. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 9

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups. They are organized on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A)  product. 
B)  function. 
C)  location. 
D)  customer. 
E)  time. 
A)  product. 
B)  function. 
C)  location. 
D)  customer. 
E)  time.

Question 10

In schools math, English, science and social studies departments operate separately. Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school. What level of interdependence does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Functional 
A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Functional

Question 11

Derda, Inc. manufactures equipment used for professional woodworking. It has one department devoted to producing embossing machines, which are used to create wood moldings and panels. It has another department that produces sanding machines. The departments interact very little on a day-to-day basis, and their only responsibility to each other is to see that they both contribute to Derda's success. There is, however, an engineer assigned to the embosser department who stays in contact with people in the sander department to make sure that each is being treated equitably. As the engineer has no formal role, he is likely playing the coordinating role of

Accepted Answer

A)  integrator. 
B)  disseminator. 
C)  monitor. 
D)  liaison. 
E)  taskmaster. 
A)  integrator. 
B)  disseminator. 
C)  monitor. 
D)  liaison. 
E)  taskmaster.

Question 12

____ is the systematic retention of power and decision-making authority by top management.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Specialization 
D)  Job design 
E)  Centralization 
A)  Decentralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Specialization 
D)  Job design 
E)  Centralization

Question 13

What would most likely cause an organization to decentralize?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need to make decisions that could cost the company millions of dollars 
B)  A large number of new and untested middle managers 
C)  A dynamic or complex environment 
D)  A corporate culture that believes that all important decisions must be made by top-level managers 
E)  Strong leadership at top levels 
A)  The need to make decisions that could cost the company millions of dollars 
B)  A large number of new and untested middle managers 
C)  A dynamic or complex environment 
D)  A corporate culture that believes that all important decisions must be made by top-level managers 
E)  Strong leadership at top levels

Question 14

There are eight basic building blocks managers can use in constructing an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________________ departmentalization is grouping jobs involving the same or similar activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ departmentalization is grouping jobs involving the...

Question 16

Air traffic controllers work shifts in the tower. This is an example of which form of departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Time 
B)  Location 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Sequential 
E)  Customer 
A)  Time 
B)  Location 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Sequential 
E)  Customer

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely to cause line managers to see staff members as a threat to their authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional authority 
B)  Staff authority 
C)  Compulsory advice 
D)  Line authority 
E)  Pooled coordination 
A)  Functional authority 
B)  Staff authority 
C)  Compulsory advice 
D)  Line authority 
E)  Pooled coordination

Question 18

Tammy is trying to decide how many subordinates to assign to a first-line supervisor. The subordinates are well qualified and all working on very similar tasks. Also, they are all located in one small area of the plant. On the other hand, the supervisor in question has a large quantity of paperwork to do each day. What should Tammy do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She cannot determine proper span from this information. 
B)  She should use a broad span of control. 
C)  She should use a narrow span of control. 
D)  It is hard to say. Half the factors dictate a broad span and half a narrow span of control. 
E)  It really does not matter which way she chooses to go. 
A)  She cannot determine proper span from this information. 
B)  She should use a broad span of control. 
C)  She should use a narrow span of control. 
D)  It is hard to say. Half the factors dictate a broad span and half a narrow span of control. 
E)  It really does not matter which way she chooses to go.

Question 19

Canine Companions for Independence's puppy raiser volunteers attend monthly classes to learn how to train the puppy. The classes create some

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization. 
B)  specialization. 
C)  decentralization. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  compartmentalization. 
A)  centralization. 
B)  specialization. 
C)  decentralization. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  compartmentalization.

Question 20

When managers delegate responsibility and grant authority to their subordinates

Accepted Answer

A)  they diminish their own capability to get things done. 
B)  they diminish their own power and authority. 
C)  they are still ultimately responsible for the results. 
D)  good performance by subordinates will be viewed as a threat to the managers' own careers. 
E)  they are using an inefficient training method. 
A)  they diminish their own capability to get things done. 
B)  they diminish their own power and authority. 
C)  they are still ultimately responsible for the results. 
D)  good performance by subordinates will be viewed as a threat to the managers' own careers. 
E)  they are using an inefficient training method.

____ are most alike in terms of the amount of authority and responsibility workers are given with each.

Rita's management is characterized as decentralized and Belinda's is centralized. What kinds of behavior would you expect by their subordinates?

____ involves linking together the activities of the various parts of an organization to promote harmonious movement toward organizational goals.

Teachers at South Elementary School are allowed to pair up and teach a class twice as large as others. This allows the teachers to specialize in the subjects they most enjoy. This is an example of

Functional departmentalization means the departments are grouped according to planning, controlling, organizing and leading.

A manager needs to understand the blocks ( organizational structure ) before building with them (o rganizational design.)

According to the text, what is probably the most effective way to use staff positions?

Delegation enables managers to

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups. They are organized on the basis of

In schools math, English, science and social studies departments operate separately. Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school. What level of interdependence does this represent?

____ is the systematic retention of power and decision-making authority by top management.

What would most likely cause an organization to decentralize?

There are eight basic building blocks managers can use in constructing an organization.

____________________ departmentalization is grouping jobs involving the same or similar activities.

Air traffic controllers work shifts in the tower. This is an example of which form of departmentalization?

Which of the following is most likely to cause line managers to see staff members as a threat to their authority?

Canine Companions for Independence's puppy raiser volunteers attend monthly classes to learn how to train the puppy. The classes create some

When managers delegate responsibility and grant authority to their subordinates

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 10: Basic Elements of Organizing

____ are most alike in terms of the amount of authority and responsibility workers are given with each.

Rita's management is characterized as decentralized and Belinda's is centralized. What kinds of behavior would you expect by their subordinates?

____ involves linking together the activities of the various parts of an organization to promote harmonious movement toward organizational goals.

Teachers at South Elementary School are allowed to pair up and teach a class twice as large as others. This allows the teachers to specialize in the subjects they most enjoy. This is an example of

Functional departmentalization means the departments are grouped according to planning, controlling, organizing and leading.

A manager needs to understand the blocks ( organizational structure ) before building with them (o rganizational design.)

According to the text, what is probably the most effective way to use staff positions?

Delegation enables managers to

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups. They are organized on the basis of

In schools math, English, science and social studies departments operate separately. Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school. What level of interdependence does this represent?

____ is the systematic retention of power and decision-making authority by top management.

What would most likely cause an organization to decentralize?

There are eight basic building blocks managers can use in constructing an organization.

____________________ departmentalization is grouping jobs involving the same or similar activities.

Air traffic controllers work shifts in the tower. This is an example of which form of departmentalization?

Which of the following is most likely to cause line managers to see staff members as a threat to their authority?

Canine Companions for Independence's puppy raiser volunteers attend monthly classes to learn how to train the puppy. The classes create some

When managers delegate responsibility and grant authority to their subordinates

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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