Question 1

Cengage organizes authors based on the subject they write.  Cengage uses ____ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  functional 
C)  location 
D)  customer 
E)  sequential 
A)  product 
B)  functional 
C)  location 
D)  customer 
E)  sequential

Question 2

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

Accepted Answer

A)  due to the interdependence of work units and groups. 
B)  due to the need to foster more delegation. 
C)  due to the requirement for centralized decision making. 
D)  to keep the organizational structure as flat as possible. 
E)  to break the organization's overall task into its component parts. 
A)  due to the interdependence of work units and groups. 
B)  due to the need to foster more delegation. 
C)  due to the requirement for centralized decision making. 
D)  to keep the organizational structure as flat as possible. 
E)  to break the organization's overall task into its component parts.

Question 3

The primary reason for ____________________ is to enable the manager to get more work done.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary reason for ____________________ is to...

Question 4

____ departmentalization has the advantage of reducing the number of skills a manager must possess.

Accepted Answer

A)  Location 
B)  Customer 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Functional 
E)  Product 
A)  Location 
B)  Customer 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Functional 
E)  Product

Question 5

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The jobs themselves remain the same. 
B)  As a training device, it reduces flexibility and worker skills. 
C)  The jobs involved are usually difficult and complex. 
D)  It tends to significantly enhance employee motivation. 
E)  It requires no additional training. 
A)  The jobs themselves remain the same. 
B)  As a training device, it reduces flexibility and worker skills. 
C)  The jobs involved are usually difficult and complex. 
D)  It tends to significantly enhance employee motivation. 
E)  It requires no additional training.

Question 6

Delegation is power that has been legitimized by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Design your dream job. Are you high-growth need or low-growth need?

Accepted Answer

Designing my dream job would involve a c

Question 8

Functional authority is

Accepted Answer

A)  formal authority given to staff. 
B)  an effective way to use staff positions. 
C)  related to the expertise of staff. 
D)  used to help maintain the chain of command. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  formal authority given to staff. 
B)  an effective way to use staff positions. 
C)  related to the expertise of staff. 
D)  used to help maintain the chain of command. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 9

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the effectiveness of the span of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Similarity of tasks being supervised 
B)  Extent of job rotation used 
C)  Physical dispersion of subordinates 
D)  Preferences of supervisors and subordinates 
E)  Degree of required interaction 
A)  Similarity of tasks being supervised 
B)  Extent of job rotation used 
C)  Physical dispersion of subordinates 
D)  Preferences of supervisors and subordinates 
E)  Degree of required interaction

Question 10

Adam Smith, an eighteenth-century economist, first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adam Smith, an eighteenth-century economist, first discussed...

Question 11

Although a pay increase would be useful when a change in job design is made, for which of the following would it be expected ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Creation of work teams 
E)  Job specialization 
A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Creation of work teams 
E)  Job specialization

Question 12

In a large organization with ______ departmentalization, decision making tends to be slow.

Accepted Answer

A)  location 
B)  functional 
C)  product 
D)  customer 
E)  sequence 
A)  location 
B)  functional 
C)  product 
D)  customer 
E)  sequence

Question 13

Target stores have departments for groceries, clothing, electronics, jewelry, and home goods. This is an example of departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

A)  product. 
B)  location. 
C)  division. 
D)  sequence. 
E)  customer. 
A)  product. 
B)  location. 
C)  division. 
D)  sequence. 
E)  customer.

Question 14

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization 
B)  rotation 
C)  delegation 
D)  enlargement 
E)  enrichment 
A)  specialization 
B)  rotation 
C)  delegation 
D)  enlargement 
E)  enrichment

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is a more permanent task force.

Accepted Answer

integratin

Question 16

Dell sells desktops, laptops, and accessories. This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dell sells desktops, laptops, and accessories. This...

Question 17

Compare and contrast line and staff positions and the various forms of authority of each position.

Accepted Answer

Line and staff positions are two differe

Question 18

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gymnastic athletes train for and compete in each event in the all-around competition. They use job

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  enlargement. 
E)  enrichment. 
A)  specialization. 
B)  rotation. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  enlargement. 
E)  enrichment.

Question 20

Discuss how distribution of authority and coordination effect span of management.

Accepted Answer

The distribution of authority and coordi

Cengage organizes authors based on the subject they write. Cengage uses ____ departmentalization.

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

The primary reason for ____________________ is to enable the manager to get more work done.

____ departmentalization has the advantage of reducing the number of skills a manager must possess.

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of job rotation?

Delegation is power that has been legitimized by the organization.

Design your dream job. Are you high-growth need or low-growth need?

Functional authority is

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the effectiveness of the span of management?

Adam Smith, an eighteenth-century economist, first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

Although a pay increase would be useful when a change in job design is made, for which of the following would it be expected ?

In a large organization with ______ departmentalization, decision making tends to be slow.

Target stores have departments for groceries, clothing, electronics, jewelry, and home goods. This is an example of departmentalization by

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

A(n) ____________________ is a more permanent task force.

Dell sells desktops, laptops, and accessories. This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Compare and contrast line and staff positions and the various forms of authority of each position.

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Gymnastic athletes train for and compete in each event in the all-around competition. They use job

Discuss how distribution of authority and coordination effect span of management.

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

Filters

Exam 10: Basic Elements of Organizing

Cengage organizes authors based on the subject they write. Cengage uses ____ departmentalization.

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

The primary reason for ____________________ is to enable the manager to get more work done.

____ departmentalization has the advantage of reducing the number of skills a manager must possess.

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of job rotation?

Delegation is power that has been legitimized by the organization.

Design your dream job. Are you high-growth need or low-growth need?

Functional authority is

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the effectiveness of the span of management?

Adam Smith, an eighteenth-century economist, first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

Although a pay increase would be useful when a change in job design is made, for which of the following would it be expected ?

In a large organization with ______ departmentalization, decision making tends to be slow.

Target stores have departments for groceries, clothing, electronics, jewelry, and home goods. This is an example of departmentalization by

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

A(n) ____________________ is a more permanent task force.

Dell sells desktops, laptops, and accessories. This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Compare and contrast line and staff positions and the various forms of authority of each position.

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Gymnastic athletes train for and compete in each event in the all-around competition. They use job

Discuss how distribution of authority and coordination effect span of management.

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

Filters