Question 1

Organizational strategy influences both the contingencies of structure and the structure itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In organizational structures, integrator roles serve mainly as:

Accepted Answer

A) an informal communication coordinating mechanism. 
B) the main element in divisionalized structures. 
C) one of four types of technology. 
D) a form of standardization. 
E) a form of direct supervision. 
A) an informal communication coordinating mechanism. 
B) the main element in divisionalized structures. 
C) one of four types of technology. 
D) a form of standardization. 
E) a form of direct supervision.

Question 3

Standardizing processes is less effective in nonroutine and complex work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple structure 
B) Matrix structure 
C) Functional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Divisionalized structure 
A) Simple structure 
B) Matrix structure 
C) Functional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Divisionalized structure

Question 5

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy, reducing formalization, and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A mechanistic structure is preferred where the technology has low variability and high analyzability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following establishes the chain of command within the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Formalization 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Span of control 
E) Workflow 
A) Formalization 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Span of control 
E) Workflow

Question 8

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Accepted Answer

A) is a form of coordination. 
B) is unnecessary in large organizations. 
C) tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D) is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
E) is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures. 
A) is a form of coordination. 
B) is unnecessary in large organizations. 
C) tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D) is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
E) is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures.

Question 9

While preparing for a final examination in organizational behaviour, you and a student in another class review the important information regarding organizational structure and design. During the conversation, the other student suggests that just about everything you need to know about organizational structure can be based on knowing the different types of departmentalization. In other words, all of the key features of organizational structure, including a structure's fundamental requirements and elements, are found in descriptions of functional structure, divisionalized structure, and other forms of departmentalization. Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

It is generally FALSE to say that depart

Question 10

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these statements about team-based organizational structures is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Team-based structures make extensive use of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism. 
B) Team-based structures have very little formalization. 
C) Team-based structures are usually more responsive and flexible than functional structures. 
D) Team-based structures are usually found within larger divisionalized structures. 
E) Team-based structures improve communication and cooperation across skills and areas of expertise. 
A) Team-based structures make extensive use of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism. 
B) Team-based structures have very little formalization. 
C) Team-based structures are usually more responsive and flexible than functional structures. 
D) Team-based structures are usually found within larger divisionalized structures. 
E) Team-based structures improve communication and cooperation across skills and areas of expertise.

Question 12

Functional structures tend to have higher dysfunctional conflict and poorer coordination across units than other forms of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Contingencies, such as size, technology, and environment do not necessarily determine an organization's structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which form of departmentalization organizes employees around specific skills or other resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix structure 
B) Simple structure 
C) Divisional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Functional structure 
A) Matrix structure 
B) Simple structure 
C) Divisional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Functional structure

Question 15

The six most common pure types of departmentalization are simple, functional, divisional, team-based, matrix, and network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The textbook states that all organizational structures include the division of labour and coordination of that labour. What does this mean and how does departmentalization contribute to these fundamental requirements?

Accepted Answer

Division of labour refers to the subdivi

Question 17

Which form of departmentalization tends to require the most coordination and has a high potential for conflict?

Accepted Answer

A) Divisional structure 
B) Simple structure 
C) Functional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Matrix structure 
A) Divisional structure 
B) Simple structure 
C) Functional structure 
D) Network structure 
E) Matrix structure

Question 18

Informal communication as a coordinating mechanism is ineffective in nonroutine situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the limitations of the functional departmental structure.

Accepted Answer

a) Grouping employees around their skill

Question 20

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizational strategy influences both the contingencies of structure and the structure itself.

In organizational structures, integrator roles serve mainly as:

Standardizing processes is less effective in nonroutine and complex work.

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy, reducing formalization, and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

A mechanistic structure is preferred where the technology has low variability and high analyzability.

Which of the following establishes the chain of command within the organization?

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

Which of these statements about team-based organizational structures is FALSE?

Functional structures tend to have higher dysfunctional conflict and poorer coordination across units than other forms of departmentalization.

Contingencies, such as size, technology, and environment do not necessarily determine an organization's structure.

Which form of departmentalization organizes employees around specific skills or other resources?

The six most common pure types of departmentalization are simple, functional, divisional, team-based, matrix, and network.

The textbook states that all organizational structures include the division of labour and coordination of that labour. What does this mean and how does departmentalization contribute to these fundamental requirements?

Which form of departmentalization tends to require the most coordination and has a high potential for conflict?

Informal communication as a coordinating mechanism is ineffective in nonroutine situations.

Describe the limitations of the functional departmental structure.

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 13: Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational strategy influences both the contingencies of structure and the structure itself.

In organizational structures, integrator roles serve mainly as:

Standardizing processes is less effective in nonroutine and complex work.

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy, reducing formalization, and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

A mechanistic structure is preferred where the technology has low variability and high analyzability.

Which of the following establishes the chain of command within the organization?

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

Which of these statements about team-based organizational structures is FALSE?

Functional structures tend to have higher dysfunctional conflict and poorer coordination across units than other forms of departmentalization.

Contingencies, such as size, technology, and environment do not necessarily determine an organization's structure.

Which form of departmentalization organizes employees around specific skills or other resources?

The six most common pure types of departmentalization are simple, functional, divisional, team-based, matrix, and network.

The textbook states that all organizational structures include the division of labour and coordination of that labour. What does this mean and how does departmentalization contribute to these fundamental requirements?

Which form of departmentalization tends to require the most coordination and has a high potential for conflict?

Informal communication as a coordinating mechanism is ineffective in nonroutine situations.

Describe the limitations of the functional departmental structure.

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

Filters