Question 1

By holding back tickets for friends and relatives, the ticket manager for a university athletic department is violating which of Weber's tenets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence

Question 2

Which of the following principles of bureaucracy is most likely to ensure consistency and uniformity in the activities of the organization and its members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Technical competence 
C)  Impersonality 
D)  System of abstract rules 
E)  Hierarchical authority structure 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Technical competence 
C)  Impersonality 
D)  System of abstract rules 
E)  Hierarchical authority structure

Question 3

What is the principle that no one person should be in charge of a vast number of subordinates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  None of the above

Question 4

The method of grouping that is basically a division of an organization according to different products is referred to as ___________________ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

product or

Question 5

Emma has made it a policy at her fitness club that her employees make decisions regarding everyday operations. This process could be described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Decentralization 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Bureaucracy 
E)  Span of control 
A)  Centralization 
B)  Decentralization 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Bureaucracy 
E)  Span of control

Question 6

A narrow span of control implies greater control and more supervision, whereas a wider span of control means less supervision and less control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Departmentalization is the process of forming heterogeneous groupings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____________________ means that some persons or positions in an organization are placed in supervisory roles over other persons or positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________________ means that some persons or positions...

Question 9

When looking at an organizational chart from left to right, one sees the different departments and the sections within each department.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertical structure 
B)  Horizontal structure 
C)  Vertical integration 
D)  Horizontal integration 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Vertical structure 
B)  Horizontal structure 
C)  Vertical integration 
D)  Horizontal integration 
E)  None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following principles of organizing seeks to increase the efficiency of individual performances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  Responsibility and authority 
A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  Responsibility and authority

Question 11

When an NHL franchise permits assistant coaches to discuss coaching issues directly with the general manager, which of Weber's tenets is it violating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence

Question 12

______________________ refers to the notion that employees of an organization must deal with clients/customers and/or subordinates/superiors on the same categorical basis without any personal, emotional, or social considerations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________ refers to the notion that employees...

Question 13

When an administrative assistant working in the front office of a sport organization is promoted to the head of player development, which one of Weber's tenets is being violated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence

Question 14

_____________________ defines which positions will exercise power over other positions, and how.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 15

Which of the following principles of organizing relates to the number of subordinates a supervisor might manage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  Responsibility and authority 
A)  Specialization 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Departmentalization 
D)  Unity of command 
E)  Responsibility and authority

Question 16

Perrow (1972) stated that in order for bureaucracy to be efficient, it must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized 
B)  Decentralized 
C)  Organized 
D)  Stable 
E)  Functionally oriented 
A)  Centralized 
B)  Decentralized 
C)  Organized 
D)  Stable 
E)  Functionally oriented

Question 17

An example of span of control is individuals performing the same basic functions, or individuals in positions that involve similar skills, expertise, and resources being grouped together into a department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When the decision makers of an NHL franchise hire a former player with no experience or background in promotions as the new promotions director, they are violating which of Weber's tenets of a bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Hierarchy of authority 
C)  System of abstract rules 
D)  Impersonality 
E)  Technical competence

Question 19

The term "McDonaldization" is derived from the fast-food industry to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the best way to carry out a specific task 
B)  Understand the need for training and skill in all aspects of the workplace 
C)  Assess the time taken and motion involved in a job 
D)  Apply the production principles of the fast-food industry to other workplaces 
E)  Apply the cost-saving measures of the fast-food industry to other workplaces 
A)  Identify the best way to carry out a specific task 
B)  Understand the need for training and skill in all aspects of the workplace 
C)  Assess the time taken and motion involved in a job 
D)  Apply the production principles of the fast-food industry to other workplaces 
E)  Apply the cost-saving measures of the fast-food industry to other workplaces

Question 20

A ___________________ organization is simply the imposition of one structure over the other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________________ organization is simply the imposition...

By holding back tickets for friends and relatives, the ticket manager for a university athletic department is violating which of Weber's tenets?

Which of the following principles of bureaucracy is most likely to ensure consistency and uniformity in the activities of the organization and its members?

What is the principle that no one person should be in charge of a vast number of subordinates?

The method of grouping that is basically a division of an organization according to different products is referred to as ___________________ departmentalization.

Emma has made it a policy at her fitness club that her employees make decisions regarding everyday operations. This process could be described as which of the following?

A narrow span of control implies greater control and more supervision, whereas a wider span of control means less supervision and less control.

Departmentalization is the process of forming heterogeneous groupings.

_____________________ means that some persons or positions in an organization are placed in supervisory roles over other persons or positions.

When looking at an organizational chart from left to right, one sees the different departments and the sections within each department.This is known as:

Which of the following principles of organizing seeks to increase the efficiency of individual performances?

When an NHL franchise permits assistant coaches to discuss coaching issues directly with the general manager, which of Weber's tenets is it violating?

______________________ refers to the notion that employees of an organization must deal with clients/customers and/or subordinates/superiors on the same categorical basis without any personal, emotional, or social considerations.

When an administrative assistant working in the front office of a sport organization is promoted to the head of player development, which one of Weber's tenets is being violated?

_____________________ defines which positions will exercise power over other positions, and how.

Which of the following principles of organizing relates to the number of subordinates a supervisor might manage?

Perrow (1972) stated that in order for bureaucracy to be efficient, it must be:

An example of span of control is individuals performing the same basic functions, or individuals in positions that involve similar skills, expertise, and resources being grouped together into a department.

When the decision makers of an NHL franchise hire a former player with no experience or background in promotions as the new promotions director, they are violating which of Weber's tenets of a bureaucracy?

The term "McDonaldization" is derived from the fast-food industry to do which of the following?

A ___________________ organization is simply the imposition of one structure over the other.

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Systems-Based Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Managing Diversity

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

Organizational Effectiveness

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Exam 7: Principles of Organizing

By holding back tickets for friends and relatives, the ticket manager for a university athletic department is violating which of Weber's tenets?

Which of the following principles of bureaucracy is most likely to ensure consistency and uniformity in the activities of the organization and its members?

What is the principle that no one person should be in charge of a vast number of subordinates?

The method of grouping that is basically a division of an organization according to different products is referred to as ___________________ departmentalization.

Emma has made it a policy at her fitness club that her employees make decisions regarding everyday operations. This process could be described as which of the following?

A narrow span of control implies greater control and more supervision, whereas a wider span of control means less supervision and less control.

Departmentalization is the process of forming heterogeneous groupings.

_____________________ means that some persons or positions in an organization are placed in supervisory roles over other persons or positions.

When looking at an organizational chart from left to right, one sees the different departments and the sections within each department.This is known as:

Which of the following principles of organizing seeks to increase the efficiency of individual performances?

When an NHL franchise permits assistant coaches to discuss coaching issues directly with the general manager, which of Weber's tenets is it violating?

______________________ refers to the notion that employees of an organization must deal with clients/customers and/or subordinates/superiors on the same categorical basis without any personal, emotional, or social considerations.

When an administrative assistant working in the front office of a sport organization is promoted to the head of player development, which one of Weber's tenets is being violated?

_____________________ defines which positions will exercise power over other positions, and how.

Which of the following principles of organizing relates to the number of subordinates a supervisor might manage?

Perrow (1972) stated that in order for bureaucracy to be efficient, it must be:

An example of span of control is individuals performing the same basic functions, or individuals in positions that involve similar skills, expertise, and resources being grouped together into a department.

When the decision makers of an NHL franchise hire a former player with no experience or background in promotions as the new promotions director, they are violating which of Weber's tenets of a bureaucracy?

The term "McDonaldization" is derived from the fast-food industry to do which of the following?

A ___________________ organization is simply the imposition of one structure over the other.

Defining the Field of Sport Management

Classical View of Organizations

Systems View of Organizations

Meaning of Management

Planning

Managerial Decision Making

Systems-Based Organizing

Staffing

Motivational Basis of Leading

Behavioral Process of Leading

Contemporary Approaches to Leadership

Managing Diversity

Program Evaluation

Service Quality

Organizational Effectiveness

Filters