Question 1

Exporting means to contract out certain tasks or functions, such as manufacturing, human resources, or credit processing, to other companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met. Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pressure exists to share scarce resources across product lines. 
B)  Technical quality is not very important. 
C)  The environmental domain of the organization is simple. 
D)  The environmental domain of the organization is certain and stable. 
A)  Pressure exists to share scarce resources across product lines. 
B)  Technical quality is not very important. 
C)  The environmental domain of the organization is simple. 
D)  The environmental domain of the organization is certain and stable. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The two types of hybrid structure are the matrix structure and the network structure.

The matrix structure is a combination of functional and divisional structures, where employees report to both a functional manager and a product or project manager. This allows for more flexibility and better communication across different departments, but can also lead to power struggles and confusion about reporting lines.

The network structure, on the other hand, is a more flexible and decentralized form of organization where a central core is connected to outside independent firms through outsourcing, alliances, and other collaborative arrangements. This allows for greater specialization and expertise, but can also lead to coordination challenges and potential conflicts of interest.

Both types of hybrid structures have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them depends on the specific needs and goals of the organization.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a structural device used to achieve vertical linkages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules and plans 
B)  Task forces 
C)  Vertical information systems 
D)  Hierarchical referral 
A)  Rules and plans 
B)  Task forces 
C)  Vertical information systems 
D)  Hierarchical referral

Question 5

Project teams can be thought of as permanent task forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ means decision making authority is pushed down to lower organizational levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized decision making 
B)  Horizontal linkage 
C)  Decentralized decision making 
D)  Vertical linkage 
A)  Centralized decision making 
B)  Horizontal linkage 
C)  Decentralized decision making 
D)  Vertical linkage

Question 10

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Divisional structure may be organized by product, services, major projects or programs, or profit centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Benjamin is an engineer at ABC Technologies. His office is located in the manufacturing area so that he is readily available for discussions with manufacturing supervisors about engineering problems with the manufactured products. Benjamin occupies a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  liaison role. 
B)  task role. 
C)  integrator role. 
D)  functtional role. 
A)  liaison role. 
B)  task role. 
C)  integrator role. 
D)  functtional role.

Question 14

Contrast the similarities and differences between a matrix organization and a functional structure with horizontal linkages. Explain about a situation or an organization in which you would actually prefer to utilize the functional structure with horizontal linkages over the matrix.

Accepted Answer

A matrix organization and a functional s

Question 15

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. This structure:

Accepted Answer

A)  has caused high levels of bureaucracy. 
B)  should be changed immediately to a horizontal grouping if the company is growing. 
C)  would have increased the span of control for the General Manager when the Assistant Manager position was added. 
D)  could have a weakness of slow response to environmental changes that require coordination across functional areas. 
A)  has caused high levels of bureaucracy. 
B)  should be changed immediately to a horizontal grouping if the company is growing. 
C)  would have increased the span of control for the General Manager when the Assistant Manager position was added. 
D)  could have a weakness of slow response to environmental changes that require coordination across functional areas.

Question 16

The highest level of horizontal coordination is relational coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A hybrid structure is rarely preferred over the pure functional, divisional, horizontal, and virtual network structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What qualifications would be expected for the position of full-time integrator? Why?

Accepted Answer

The qualifications expected for the posi

Question 19

Draw and label a functional structure. Then draw a divisional structure, and take the same job titles you placed in the previous structure and label where they would be in the divisional structure. The resulting two diagrams should illustrate differences between the functional and divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Sure, I can provide an answer for that.

Question 20

If Brian Ramsaur is the Gaterade product manager at Fencelink, then he is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a liaison. 
B)  a full-time integrator. 
C)  head of a task force. 
D)  in charge of all aspects of its production and sales, with full line authority. 
A)  a liaison. 
B)  a full-time integrator. 
C)  head of a task force. 
D)  in charge of all aspects of its production and sales, with full line authority.

Exporting means to contract out certain tasks or functions, such as manufacturing, human resources, or credit processing, to other companies.

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met. Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

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

Which of the following is not a structural device used to achieve vertical linkages?

Project teams can be thought of as permanent task forces.

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

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

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

____ means decision making authority is pushed down to lower organizational levels.

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Divisional structure may be organized by product, services, major projects or programs, or profit centers.

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

Benjamin is an engineer at ABC Technologies. His office is located in the manufacturing area so that he is readily available for discussions with manufacturing supervisors about engineering problems with the manufactured products. Benjamin occupies a(n):

Contrast the similarities and differences between a matrix organization and a functional structure with horizontal linkages. Explain about a situation or an organization in which you would actually prefer to utilize the functional structure with horizontal linkages over the matrix.

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. This structure:

The highest level of horizontal coordination is relational coordination.

A hybrid structure is rarely preferred over the pure functional, divisional, horizontal, and virtual network structure.

What qualifications would be expected for the position of full-time integrator? Why?

If Brian Ramsaur is the Gaterade product manager at Fencelink, then he is:

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

Filters

Exam 3: Fundamentals of Organization Structure

Exporting means to contract out certain tasks or functions, such as manufacturing, human resources, or credit processing, to other companies.

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met. Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

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

Which of the following is not a structural device used to achieve vertical linkages?

Project teams can be thought of as permanent task forces.

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

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

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

____ means decision making authority is pushed down to lower organizational levels.

Horizontal grouping means to contract out certain tasks or functions.

Divisional structure may be organized by product, services, major projects or programs, or profit centers.

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

Benjamin is an engineer at ABC Technologies. His office is located in the manufacturing area so that he is readily available for discussions with manufacturing supervisors about engineering problems with the manufactured products. Benjamin occupies a(n):

Contrast the similarities and differences between a matrix organization and a functional structure with horizontal linkages. Explain about a situation or an organization in which you would actually prefer to utilize the functional structure with horizontal linkages over the matrix.

-Reference Organization Chart 3.2. This structure:

The highest level of horizontal coordination is relational coordination.

A hybrid structure is rarely preferred over the pure functional, divisional, horizontal, and virtual network structure.

What qualifications would be expected for the position of full-time integrator? Why?

If Brian Ramsaur is the Gaterade product manager at Fencelink, then he is:

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

Filters