Question 1

The state government would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a minor league professional sport franchise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment 
A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment D

Question 2

An ___________________ is made up of independent organizations with diverging interests and characteristics, which are connected to each other through reciprocal exchange relations.

Accepted Answer

interorganizational network

Question 3

Differentiation is more difficult than integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In the flexiform model, the concept of ___________________ refers to the right of superiors to make decisions that affect all subordinates of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the flexiform model, the concept of...

Question 5

The essence of the "flexiform" model is that the ___________________ and the administrative core are loosely coupled with each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The essence of the "flexiform" model is...

Question 6

Parson would argue that there must be a clear break in the simple continuity of the ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parson would argue that there must be...

Question 7

The sport information director at your university would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment 
A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment

Question 8

The NCAA would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a member university?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment 
A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment

Question 9

The Thompson model is based on the premise that a manufacturing organization is divided into three major subsystems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Thompson's model, ___________________ units of an organization have direct contact with the external environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Thompson's model, ___________________ units of an...

Question 11

A university's board of governors is an example of a boundary-spanning unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ is a measurement and analytical tool that draws on visual representations and quantified measurements to assess the patterns of relationships that exist within a system.

Accepted Answer

Social net

Question 13

In which organizational form are operational units free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexiform bureaucracy 
B)  Soft bureaucracy 
C)  Managerial subsystem 
D)  Internal network 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Flexiform bureaucracy 
B)  Soft bureaucracy 
C)  Managerial subsystem 
D)  Internal network 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

In Parsons' view, an organization does not consist of which of the following hierarchical suborganizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial 
B)  Intellectual 
C)  Technical 
D)  Institutional 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Managerial 
B)  Intellectual 
C)  Technical 
D)  Institutional 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

According to Parsons, the function of the ___________________ subsystem is to interact with the wider environment with which the organization must deal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Parsons, the function of the...

Question 16

In a __________, operational units are free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a __________, operational units are free...

Question 17

Which of the following phrases best describes the "technical core"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A unit that functions best in an unstable environment 
B)  A unit that secures inputs 
C)  A unit that produces goods or services 
D)  A unit that disposes of outputs 
E)  A unit that coordinates other units 
A)  A unit that functions best in an unstable environment 
B)  A unit that secures inputs 
C)  A unit that produces goods or services 
D)  A unit that disposes of outputs 
E)  A unit that coordinates other units

Question 18

The general manager/director of player personnel for the Chicago Cubs would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment 
A)  Technical subsystem 
B)  Managerial subsystem 
C)  Institutional subsystem 
D)  Distal (general) environment 
E)  Proximal (task) environment

Question 19

A systems view of an organization suggests that each department is separate and independent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not an element of the Lawrence and Lorsch model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback received from the environment 
B)  The relative amount of information they have about their environments 
C)  Promotion of joint responsibilities for common goals 
D)  Rate at which respective sub-environments change 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Feedback received from the environment 
B)  The relative amount of information they have about their environments 
C)  Promotion of joint responsibilities for common goals 
D)  Rate at which respective sub-environments change 
E)  None of the above

The state government would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a minor league professional sport franchise?

An ___________________ is made up of independent organizations with diverging interests and characteristics, which are connected to each other through reciprocal exchange relations.

Differentiation is more difficult than integration.

In the flexiform model, the concept of ___________________ refers to the right of superiors to make decisions that affect all subordinates of the organization.

The essence of the "flexiform" model is that the ___________________ and the administrative core are loosely coupled with each other.

Parson would argue that there must be a clear break in the simple continuity of the ___________________.

The sport information director at your university would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

The NCAA would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a member university?

The Thompson model is based on the premise that a manufacturing organization is divided into three major subsystems.

In Thompson's model, ___________________ units of an organization have direct contact with the external environment.

A university's board of governors is an example of a boundary-spanning unit.

__________ is a measurement and analytical tool that draws on visual representations and quantified measurements to assess the patterns of relationships that exist within a system.

In which organizational form are operational units free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take?

In Parsons' view, an organization does not consist of which of the following hierarchical suborganizations?

According to Parsons, the function of the ___________________ subsystem is to interact with the wider environment with which the organization must deal.

In a __________, operational units are free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take.

Which of the following phrases best describes the "technical core"?

The general manager/director of player personnel for the Chicago Cubs would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

A systems view of an organization suggests that each department is separate and independent.

Which of the following is not an element of the Lawrence and Lorsch model?

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Principles of Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Managing Diversity

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

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Exam 8: Systems-Based Organizing

The state government would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a minor league professional sport franchise?

An ___________________ is made up of independent organizations with diverging interests and characteristics, which are connected to each other through reciprocal exchange relations.

Differentiation is more difficult than integration.

In the flexiform model, the concept of ___________________ refers to the right of superiors to make decisions that affect all subordinates of the organization.

The essence of the "flexiform" model is that the ___________________ and the administrative core are loosely coupled with each other.

Parson would argue that there must be a clear break in the simple continuity of the ___________________.

The sport information director at your university would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

The NCAA would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing as it relates to a member university?

The Thompson model is based on the premise that a manufacturing organization is divided into three major subsystems.

In Thompson's model, ___________________ units of an organization have direct contact with the external environment.

A university's board of governors is an example of a boundary-spanning unit.

__________ is a measurement and analytical tool that draws on visual representations and quantified measurements to assess the patterns of relationships that exist within a system.

In which organizational form are operational units free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take?

In Parsons' view, an organization does not consist of which of the following hierarchical suborganizations?

According to Parsons, the function of the ___________________ subsystem is to interact with the wider environment with which the organization must deal.

In a __________, operational units are free to take actions as they deem fit, but they are answerable to the larger unit for the actions they take.

Which of the following phrases best describes the "technical core"?

The general manager/director of player personnel for the Chicago Cubs would belong to which component of Parsons' model of organizing?

A systems view of an organization suggests that each department is separate and independent.

Which of the following is not an element of the Lawrence and Lorsch model?

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Principles of Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Managing Diversity

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

Organizational Effectiveness

Filters