Question 1

Woodward found that mass-production technologies tended to resemble System ____________________ bureaucracies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Woodward found that mass-production technologies tended to...

Question 2

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

Accepted Answer

The Woodward studies, conducted by Joan

Question 3

Which of the following organization designs is frequently the result of pressure to share resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Hybrid 
C)  Functional (U-form) 
D)  Divisional (M-form) 
E)  Conglomerate (H-form) 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Hybrid 
C)  Functional (U-form) 
D)  Divisional (M-form) 
E)  Conglomerate (H-form)

Question 4

Kansas State University operates in a relatively stable environment. According to the work of Burns and Stalker, which form of organization design is most appropriate for the university?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organic 
B)  System 4 
C)  Hybrid 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Mechanistic 
A)  Organic 
B)  System 4 
C)  Hybrid 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Mechanistic

Question 5

As described by Burns and Stalker, mechanistic organizations are most like

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  organizational networks. 
C)  System 4 organizations. 
D)  matrix organizations. 
E)  hybrid organizations. 
A)  bureaucracies. 
B)  organizational networks. 
C)  System 4 organizations. 
D)  matrix organizations. 
E)  hybrid organizations.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Upward, downward and lateral communication
Integration
Matrix organization
System 4 design
Team organization
Unity of command principle
Distinct divisions of labor
Technology
Mechanistic organization
Continuous-process technology
Behavioral model

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Neither organization and Lava.com only and Both is...

Question 7

Royal Dutch Shell focuses on continuously immersing people in shared experiences, so the firm can promote an organic design populated by people with common knowledge, goals, and expectations.   Which of the following terms BEST describes its organization design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  Team organization 
C)  Learning organization 
D)  Virtual organization 
E)  Divisional (M-form) 
A)  Conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  Team organization 
C)  Learning organization 
D)  Virtual organization 
E)  Divisional (M-form)

Question 8

Briefly describe the special design issues faced when a company "goes international."

Accepted Answer

When a company "goes international," it

Question 9

The ______ design's basic objective is to optimize internal competition and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A)  hybrid 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  conglomerate 
E)  divisional 
A)  hybrid 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  conglomerate 
E)  divisional

Question 10

Which of the following statements about Likert's approach is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It holds that the bureaucratic model has numerous drawbacks. 
B)  It advocates a System 4 design. 
C)  It is flexible and varies from one manager to another. 
D)  It characterizes eight processes. 
E)  It paralleled the human relations school of management. 
A)  It holds that the bureaucratic model has numerous drawbacks. 
B)  It advocates a System 4 design. 
C)  It is flexible and varies from one manager to another. 
D)  It characterizes eight processes. 
E)  It paralleled the human relations school of management.

Question 11

The H in H-form stands for hybrid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With respect to organization design, the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to organization design, the conversion...

Question 13

Compare and contrast the functional, conglomerate, and divisional forms of organization design structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these forms of structure? Use diagrams if they will clarify your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Functional, conglomerate, and divisional

Question 14

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks. They use ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  large-batch 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  standardized 
D)  unit or small-batch 
E)  mass-production 
A)  large-batch 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  standardized 
D)  unit or small-batch 
E)  mass-production

Question 15

Trump Organization produces beauty pageants and builds commercial real estate. There appears to be little need for ____ between these units.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  responsibility 
C)  flexibility 
D)  centralization 
E)  technology 
A)  integration 
B)  responsibility 
C)  flexibility 
D)  centralization 
E)  technology

Question 16

A System 1 organization is most like

Accepted Answer

A)  a matrix design. 
B)  an organic design. 
C)  a formal bureaucracy. 
D)  a hybrid design. 
E)  a dictatorship. 
A)  a matrix design. 
B)  an organic design. 
C)  a formal bureaucracy. 
D)  a hybrid design. 
E)  a dictatorship.

Question 17

A ______ stratgegy requires a strong commitment to efficiency and control.  Such a firm tends to be more centralized as it tries to control costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus 
B)  cost leadership 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defender 
E)  prospector 
A)  focus 
B)  cost leadership 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defender 
E)  prospector

Question 18

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization increases. 
B)  specialization decreases. 
C)  fewer standing plans are used. 
D)  the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E)  there is a tendency to change to process technology. 
A)  centralization increases. 
B)  specialization decreases. 
C)  fewer standing plans are used. 
D)  the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E)  there is a tendency to change to process technology.

Question 19

When the product is manufactured in assembly-line fashion, ____________________ or mass-production technology is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the product is manufactured in assembly-line...

Question 20

Disadvantages of the matrix design include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  potential conflicts because of multiple bosses. 
B)  coordination difficulties. 
C)  group work takes longer than individual work. 
D)  a reduction in flexibility. 
E)  the potential for managerial anarchy. 
A)  potential conflicts because of multiple bosses. 
B)  coordination difficulties. 
C)  group work takes longer than individual work. 
D)  a reduction in flexibility. 
E)  the potential for managerial anarchy.

Woodward found that mass-production technologies tended to resemble System ____________________ bureaucracies.

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

Which of the following organization designs is frequently the result of pressure to share resources?

Kansas State University operates in a relatively stable environment. According to the work of Burns and Stalker, which form of organization design is most appropriate for the university?

As described by Burns and Stalker, mechanistic organizations are most like

Royal Dutch Shell focuses on continuously immersing people in shared experiences, so the firm can promote an organic design populated by people with common knowledge, goals, and expectations. Which of the following terms BEST describes its organization design?

Briefly describe the special design issues faced when a company "goes international."

The ______ design's basic objective is to optimize internal competition and cooperation.

Which of the following statements about Likert's approach is FALSE?

The H in H-form stands for hybrid.

With respect to organization design, the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

Compare and contrast the functional, conglomerate, and divisional forms of organization design structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these forms of structure? Use diagrams if they will clarify your explanation.

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks. They use ____ technology.

Trump Organization produces beauty pageants and builds commercial real estate. There appears to be little need for ____ between these units.

A System 1 organization is most like

A ______ stratgegy requires a strong commitment to efficiency and control. Such a firm tends to be more centralized as it tries to control costs.

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

When the product is manufactured in assembly-line fashion, ____________________ or mass-production technology is used.

Disadvantages of the matrix design include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Basic Elements of Organizing

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 11: Managing Organization Design

Woodward found that mass-production technologies tended to resemble System ____________________ bureaucracies.

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

Which of the following organization designs is frequently the result of pressure to share resources?

Kansas State University operates in a relatively stable environment. According to the work of Burns and Stalker, which form of organization design is most appropriate for the university?

As described by Burns and Stalker, mechanistic organizations are most like

Royal Dutch Shell focuses on continuously immersing people in shared experiences, so the firm can promote an organic design populated by people with common knowledge, goals, and expectations. Which of the following terms BEST describes its organization design?

Briefly describe the special design issues faced when a company "goes international."

The ______ design's basic objective is to optimize internal competition and cooperation.

Which of the following statements about Likert's approach is FALSE?

The H in H-form stands for hybrid.

With respect to organization design, the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

Compare and contrast the functional, conglomerate, and divisional forms of organization design structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these forms of structure? Use diagrams if they will clarify your explanation.

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks. They use ____ technology.

Trump Organization produces beauty pageants and builds commercial real estate. There appears to be little need for ____ between these units.

A System 1 organization is most like

A ______ stratgegy requires a strong commitment to efficiency and control. Such a firm tends to be more centralized as it tries to control costs.

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

When the product is manufactured in assembly-line fashion, ____________________ or mass-production technology is used.

Disadvantages of the matrix design include all of the following EXCEPT

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

Basic Elements of Organizing

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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