Question 1

One problem with a functional structure is that

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A) employees have difficulty creating career paths within their area of knowledge. 
B) it is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department. 
C) it makes it difficult to permit greater specialization of skills. 
D) it prevents companies from creating economies of scale in their pool of talent. 
E) it emphasizes subunit goals more than organizational goals. 
A) employees have difficulty creating career paths within their area of knowledge. 
B) it is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department. 
C) it makes it difficult to permit greater specialization of skills. 
D) it prevents companies from creating economies of scale in their pool of talent. 
E) it emphasizes subunit goals more than organizational goals.

Question 2

Some matrix structures typically overlay a divisional structure with a functional structure to gain the benefits of both.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

High levels of formalization tend to undermine organizational learning and creativity

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in

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A) a centralized structure. 
B) a mechanistic structure. 
C) a functional structure. 
D) an organic structure. 
E) a formalized structure. 
A) a centralized structure. 
B) a mechanistic structure. 
C) a functional structure. 
D) an organic structure. 
E) a formalized structure.

Question 5

Large organizations can encourage coordination through informal communication by assigning liaison roles to employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An organic structure has

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A) functional departmentalization and a high degree of formalization. 
B) a narrow span of control and low formalization. 
C) a high degree of formalization and a wide span of control. 
D) decentralized decision making and low formalization. 
E) centralized decision making and a wide span of control. 
A) functional departmentalization and a high degree of formalization. 
B) a narrow span of control and low formalization. 
C) a high degree of formalization and a wide span of control. 
D) decentralized decision making and low formalization. 
E) centralized decision making and a wide span of control.

Question 7

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

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A) Organizational grouping 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Formalization 
D) Centralization 
E) Span of control 
A) Organizational grouping 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Formalization 
D) Centralization 
E) Span of control

Question 8

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

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A) an organization becomes so complex that senior executives cannot process all the decisions that significantly influence the business. 
B) corporate leaders want to increase consistency and reduce costs across the organization. 
C) corporate leaders want more consistent decisions across all work units. 
D) all of these occur. 
E) none of these occur. 
A) an organization becomes so complex that senior executives cannot process all the decisions that significantly influence the business. 
B) corporate leaders want to increase consistency and reduce costs across the organization. 
C) corporate leaders want more consistent decisions across all work units. 
D) all of these occur. 
E) none of these occur.

Question 9

Companies can be centralized in some parts of the organization and decentralized in other parts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Simple structure usually relies on which of the following to coordinate work activities?

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A) Formal training (standardizing skills) 
B) Direct supervision 
C) Standardization of product or service outputs 
D) Standardization through formal instructions 
E) None; simple structures are so-called because they have no coordinating mechanism 
A) Formal training (standardizing skills) 
B) Direct supervision 
C) Standardization of product or service outputs 
D) Standardization through formal instructions 
E) None; simple structures are so-called because they have no coordinating mechanism

Question 11

What role does organizational strategy play in designing organizations?

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Organizational strategy basically has tw

Question 12

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with

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A) a network structure. 
B) project teams. 
C) a mechanistic structure. 
D) another functional structure. 
E) a simple structure. 
A) a network structure. 
B) project teams. 
C) a mechanistic structure. 
D) another functional structure. 
E) a simple structure.

Question 13

Formalization in organizational structures tends to

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A) reduce organizational flexibility. 
B) make rules and procedures the focus of attention rather than serving stakeholders. 
C) undermine organizational learning and creativity. 
D) have all of these outcomes. 
E) reduce organizational flexibility and make some employees feel alienated and powerless, but doesn't usually make rules and procedures the focus of attention. 
A) reduce organizational flexibility. 
B) make rules and procedures the focus of attention rather than serving stakeholders. 
C) undermine organizational learning and creativity. 
D) have all of these outcomes. 
E) reduce organizational flexibility and make some employees feel alienated and powerless, but doesn't usually make rules and procedures the focus of attention.

Question 14

Rather than producing a standard product or service for the marketplace, Protegé Engineering completes special projects for clients. These projects require between six months and two years to complete and demand highly specialized knowledge in engineering, production management, and computer science. Most of the 600 employees working for Protegé Engineering have university degrees in these fields; a few have doctorates. Identify the best organizational structure for Protegé Engineering and justify your recommendation.

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From the fact that Protegé is a project-

Question 15

Executives at CelCorp, a major telecommunications company, are concerned that its organizational structure is ineffective. The company currently has a functional structure in which employees are grouped by specialization: manufacturing, marketing, research, administration, etc. CelCorp has manufacturing plants in six countries throughout the globe, marketing operations in several dozen countries, and research and development centers in three countries. The company makes three distinct products with approximately equal revenue: mobile telephones, satellite communication systems and Internet routers. Recommend a new organizational structure for CelCorp and justify your decision.

Accepted Answer

CelCorp's current situation clearly call

Question 16

Larger firms tend to be more centralized and make greater use of direct supervision than do smaller firms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

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A network structure is an alliance of se

One problem with a functional structure is that

Some matrix structures typically overlay a divisional structure with a functional structure to gain the benefits of both.

High levels of formalization tend to undermine organizational learning and creativity

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in

Large organizations can encourage coordination through informal communication by assigning liaison roles to employees.

An organic structure has

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

Companies can be centralized in some parts of the organization and decentralized in other parts.

Simple structure usually relies on which of the following to coordinate work activities?

What role does organizational strategy play in designing organizations?

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with

Formalization in organizational structures tends to

Larger firms tend to be more centralized and make greater use of direct supervision than do smaller firms.

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

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

One problem with a functional structure is that

Some matrix structures typically overlay a divisional structure with a functional structure to gain the benefits of both.

High levels of formalization tend to undermine organizational learning and creativity

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in

Large organizations can encourage coordination through informal communication by assigning liaison roles to employees.

An organic structure has

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

Companies can be centralized in some parts of the organization and decentralized in other parts.

Simple structure usually relies on which of the following to coordinate work activities?

What role does organizational strategy play in designing organizations?

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with

Formalization in organizational structures tends to

Larger firms tend to be more centralized and make greater use of direct supervision than do smaller firms.

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

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