Question 1

The primary level of analysis in organization theory is on the ____, with some concern for the ____ and the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  departments, employees, environment 
B)  organization, environment, departments 
C)  environment, organization, departments 
D)  organization, environment, individual 
A)  departments, employees, environment 
B)  organization, environment, departments 
C)  environment, organization, departments 
D)  organization, environment, individual

Question 2

What is the difference between organization theory and organization behavior?

Accepted Answer

Organization theory and organizational b

Question 3

_____ dimensions provide labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contingency 
B)  Structural 
C)  Stakeholder 
D)  Subsystem 
A)  Contingency 
B)  Structural 
C)  Stakeholder 
D)  Subsystem

Question 4

Sustainability refers to economic development that generates wealth and meets the needs of the current generation while saving the environment so future generations can meet their needs as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Henry Mintzberg proposed that the five parts could fit together in five basic types of organization. List and describe these five configurations.

Accepted Answer

Henry Mintzberg proposed that the five p

Question 6

Scientific management focused on the total organization and grew from the insights of practitioners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizations as we know them are relatively ancient in the history of humankind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Contingency means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizations should be structured loosely. 
B)  management structure is determined by the era or times. 
C)  one thing depends on other things, such as structure depending on environment. 
D)  the key contingent of workers should be college graduates. 
A)  organizations should be structured loosely. 
B)  management structure is determined by the era or times. 
C)  one thing depends on other things, such as structure depending on environment. 
D)  the key contingent of workers should be college graduates.

Question 9

Some specific challenges today's managers and organizations face includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical scrutiny. 
B)  increasing diversity. 
C)  a traditional workplace. 
D)  globalization. 
A)  ethical scrutiny. 
B)  increasing diversity. 
C)  a traditional workplace. 
D)  globalization.

Question 10

The classical perspective of organization design sought to make organizations run like learning organizations in a turbulent environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Size 
B)  Goals 
C)  Organizational technology 
D)  Culture 
A)  Size 
B)  Goals 
C)  Organizational technology 
D)  Culture

Question 12

Efficiency refers to the amount of resources used to achieve the organization's goals, whereas effectiveness refers to the degree to which an organization achieves its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define "organization theory" from several perspectives that were discussed in the first chapter.

Accepted Answer

Organization theory can be defined from

Question 14

The amount of written documentation in the organization is called formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The study of organizational behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  different from the study of organization theory because of a different focus. 
B)  the same thing as the study of organization theory. 
C)  an "umbrella" that encompasses the study of organization theory. 
D)  a subset of organization theory. 
A)  different from the study of organization theory because of a different focus. 
B)  the same thing as the study of organization theory. 
C)  an "umbrella" that encompasses the study of organization theory. 
D)  a subset of organization theory.

Question 16

Organizations are static.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

About half of the current population growth in the United States is due to immigration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ refers to the hierarchical level that has authority to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of authority 
B)  Specialization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Formalization 
A)  Hierarchy of authority 
B)  Specialization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Formalization

Question 19

The underlying set of key values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by employees is referred to as an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Men constitute the majority of the workforce in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The primary level of analysis in organization theory is on the , with some concern for the and the .

What is the difference between organization theory and organization behavior?

_____ dimensions provide labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization.

Sustainability refers to economic development that generates wealth and meets the needs of the current generation while saving the environment so future generations can meet their needs as well.

Henry Mintzberg proposed that the five parts could fit together in five basic types of organization. List and describe these five configurations.

Scientific management focused on the total organization and grew from the insights of practitioners.

Organizations as we know them are relatively ancient in the history of humankind.

Contingency means that:

Some specific challenges today's managers and organizations face includes all of the following except:

The classical perspective of organization design sought to make organizations run like learning organizations in a turbulent environment.

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

Efficiency refers to the amount of resources used to achieve the organization's goals, whereas effectiveness refers to the degree to which an organization achieves its goals.

Define "organization theory" from several perspectives that were discussed in the first chapter.

The amount of written documentation in the organization is called formalization.

The study of organizational behavior is:

Organizations are static.

About half of the current population growth in the United States is due to immigration.

_____ refers to the hierarchical level that has authority to make decisions.

The underlying set of key values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by employees is referred to as an organization's culture.

Men constitute the majority of the workforce in the United States.

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters

Exam 1: Organizations and Organization Theory

The primary level of analysis in organization theory is on the ____, with some concern for the ____ and the ____.

What is the difference between organization theory and organization behavior?

_____ dimensions provide labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization.

Sustainability refers to economic development that generates wealth and meets the needs of the current generation while saving the environment so future generations can meet their needs as well.

Henry Mintzberg proposed that the five parts could fit together in five basic types of organization. List and describe these five configurations.

Scientific management focused on the total organization and grew from the insights of practitioners.

Organizations as we know them are relatively ancient in the history of humankind.

Contingency means that:

Some specific challenges today's managers and organizations face includes all of the following except:

The classical perspective of organization design sought to make organizations run like learning organizations in a turbulent environment.

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

Efficiency refers to the amount of resources used to achieve the organization's goals, whereas effectiveness refers to the degree to which an organization achieves its goals.

Define "organization theory" from several perspectives that were discussed in the first chapter.

The amount of written documentation in the organization is called formalization.

The study of organizational behavior is:

Organizations are static.

About half of the current population growth in the United States is due to immigration.

_____ refers to the hierarchical level that has authority to make decisions.

The underlying set of key values, beliefs, understandings, and norms shared by employees is referred to as an organization's culture.

Men constitute the majority of the workforce in the United States.

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters

The primary level of analysis in organization theory is on the , with some concern for the and the .