Question 1

The concept of the organization chart has been around for approximately 25 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All of the following statements regarding relational coordination are true except

Accepted Answer

A)  when relational coordination is low, people share information and coordinate their activities. 
B)  building relational coordination into the fabric of the organization requires the active role of managers. 
C)  when relational coordination is high, people are given freedom from strict work rules. 
D)  when relational coordination is high, employees coordinate directly with each other across units. 
A)  when relational coordination is low, people share information and coordinate their activities. 
B)  building relational coordination into the fabric of the organization requires the active role of managers. 
C)  when relational coordination is high, people are given freedom from strict work rules. 
D)  when relational coordination is high, employees coordinate directly with each other across units.

Question 3

Pressure for innovation is sufficient cause for adopting the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Potential weaknesses of the horizontal structure include:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is considered inflexible and slow in response to rapid changes in customer needs. 
B)  determining core processes to organize around is often difficult. 
C)  there is a failure to promote teamwork. 
D)  views of organizational goals by employees focuses into too narrow of a perspective. 
A)  it is considered inflexible and slow in response to rapid changes in customer needs. 
B)  determining core processes to organize around is often difficult. 
C)  there is a failure to promote teamwork. 
D)  views of organizational goals by employees focuses into too narrow of a perspective.

Question 5

Which type of structure tends to be used in rapidly changing environments because they offer the organization greater flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Hybrid structure 
D)  Matrix structure 
A)  Divisional structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Hybrid structure 
D)  Matrix structure

Question 6

Describe the characteristics of a company reengineered into a horizontal structure.

Accepted Answer

A company reengineered into a horizontal

Question 7

In a ____ matrix, the project/product managers have primary authority and functional managers simply assign technical personnel to projects and provide advisory expertise as needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  virtual 
C)  divisional 
D)  product 
A)  functional 
B)  virtual 
C)  divisional 
D)  product

Question 8

It would be logical for a full-time integrator to have no direct subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vertical control is appropriate when the organization has a high need for coordination among functions to achieve innovation and promote learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A weakness of the functional structure is that it results in a slow response time to environmental change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A company that wishes to maintain the basic functional structure, but is having difficulty coordinating across departments because of growth:

Accepted Answer

A)  should install horizontal linkages. 
B)  should realize that the functional structure cannot work and abandon it for a matrix. 
C)  may find it necessary to abolish liaison roles. 
D)  can profit most by adding more functional departments. 
A)  should install horizontal linkages. 
B)  should realize that the functional structure cannot work and abandon it for a matrix. 
C)  may find it necessary to abolish liaison roles. 
D)  can profit most by adding more functional departments.

Question 13

Explain how a modular structure works.

Accepted Answer

A modular structure refers to a design a

Question 14

With a ____, the firm subcontracts most of its major functions or processes to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Two types of hybrid structures are common today. The approaches combine:

Accepted Answer

A)  product and matrix structures; product and horizontal structures. 
B)  functional and divisional structures; functional and horizontal structures. 
C)  marketing and sales; marketing and logistics. 
D)  horizontal and teams; vertical and authority. 
A)  product and matrix structures; product and horizontal structures. 
B)  functional and divisional structures; functional and horizontal structures. 
C)  marketing and sales; marketing and logistics. 
D)  horizontal and teams; vertical and authority.

Question 16

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. We can accurately conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A)  there should be no assistant manger. 
B)  the company has a divisional structure. 
C)  the company has a functional structure. 
D)  the general manager has a span of control of five. 
A)  there should be no assistant manger. 
B)  the company has a divisional structure. 
C)  the company has a functional structure. 
D)  the general manager has a span of control of five.

Question 17

Liaison roles usually link four or more departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List and explain the structural devices to achieve vertical linkage.

Accepted Answer

Vertical linkage in organizational struc

Question 19

A horizontal structure is characterized by coordination around geographical areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the two types of hybrid structure? Discuss each type.

Accepted Answer

The two types of hybrid structure are th

The concept of the organization chart has been around for approximately 25 years.

All of the following statements regarding relational coordination are true except

Pressure for innovation is sufficient cause for adopting the matrix structure.

Potential weaknesses of the horizontal structure include:

Which type of structure tends to be used in rapidly changing environments because they offer the organization greater flexibility?

Describe the characteristics of a company reengineered into a horizontal structure.

In a ____ matrix, the project/product managers have primary authority and functional managers simply assign technical personnel to projects and provide advisory expertise as needed.

It would be logical for a full-time integrator to have no direct subordinates.

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Vertical control is appropriate when the organization has a high need for coordination among functions to achieve innovation and promote learning.

A weakness of the functional structure is that it results in a slow response time to environmental change.

A company that wishes to maintain the basic functional structure, but is having difficulty coordinating across departments because of growth:

Explain how a modular structure works.

With a ____, the firm subcontracts most of its major functions or processes to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Two types of hybrid structures are common today. The approaches combine:

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. We can accurately conclude that:

Liaison roles usually link four or more departments.

List and explain the structural devices to achieve vertical linkage.

A horizontal structure is characterized by coordination around geographical areas.

What are the two types of hybrid structure? Discuss each type.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

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

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Exam 3: Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The concept of the organization chart has been around for approximately 25 years.

All of the following statements regarding relational coordination are true except

Pressure for innovation is sufficient cause for adopting the matrix structure.

Potential weaknesses of the horizontal structure include:

Which type of structure tends to be used in rapidly changing environments because they offer the organization greater flexibility?

Describe the characteristics of a company reengineered into a horizontal structure.

In a ____ matrix, the project/product managers have primary authority and functional managers simply assign technical personnel to projects and provide advisory expertise as needed.

It would be logical for a full-time integrator to have no direct subordinates.

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Vertical control is appropriate when the organization has a high need for coordination among functions to achieve innovation and promote learning.

A weakness of the functional structure is that it results in a slow response time to environmental change.

A company that wishes to maintain the basic functional structure, but is having difficulty coordinating across departments because of growth:

Explain how a modular structure works.

With a ____, the firm subcontracts most of its major functions or processes to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Two types of hybrid structures are common today. The approaches combine:

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. We can accurately conclude that:

Liaison roles usually link four or more departments.

List and explain the structural devices to achieve vertical linkage.

A horizontal structure is characterized by coordination around geographical areas.

What are the two types of hybrid structure? Discuss each type.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

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

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