Question 1

Implicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In a ____________, regional and/or country managers are given substantial autonomy to adapt strategies to fit local situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  global area division structure 
B)  regional lattice structure 
C)  regional headquarters structure 
D)  global product division structure 
E)  global transnational division structure 
A)  global area division structure 
B)  regional lattice structure 
C)  regional headquarters structure 
D)  global product division structure 
E)  global transnational division structure A

Question 3

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organization structure is decentralized, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Grouping employees by ___________ means that groups are organized according to a region of the country or world.

Accepted Answer

A)  business function 
B)  location 
C)  output 
D)  work process 
E)  client 
A)  business function 
B)  location 
C)  output 
D)  work process 
E)  client

Question 5

_________ structure refers to smaller organizations with low standardization, total centralization, and mostly one-on-one communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ structure refers to smaller organizations with...

Question 6

Halo runs a tattoo parlor.Customers who place orders have unique words or images inked permanently into their skin.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production. 
B)  unit production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  lattice structure. 
A)  mass production. 
B)  unit production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  lattice structure.

Question 7

Define centralization and decentralization and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

Accepted Answer

Centralization and decentralization are

Question 8

The benefits of a matrix organization include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is flexible. 
B)  it can provide coordinated responses to pressures. 
C)  it is cheaper. 
D)  it improves project coordination. 
E)  it improves communication. 
A)  it is flexible. 
B)  it can provide coordinated responses to pressures. 
C)  it is cheaper. 
D)  it improves project coordination. 
E)  it improves communication.

Question 9

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

Accepted Answer

A)  worker satisfaction. 
B)  worker autonomy. 
C)  the creation of stimulating jobs. 
D)  efficient use of labor. 
E)  increased employee motivation. 
A)  worker satisfaction. 
B)  worker autonomy. 
C)  the creation of stimulating jobs. 
D)  efficient use of labor. 
E)  increased employee motivation.

Question 10

A ___________ is a permanent task force created to address specific problems or recurring needs.

Accepted Answer

cross-func

Question 11

In which integrating mechanism is amanager or team member held formally accountable for communicating and coordinating with other groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  community of practice 
B)  task force 
C)  liaison role 
D)  direct contact 
E)  cross-functional team 
A)  community of practice 
B)  task force 
C)  liaison role 
D)  direct contact 
E)  cross-functional team

Question 12

Although it is difficult to determine, there exists an optimal organizational size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____ shows all people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  objectives chart 
B)  organizational chart 
C)  position chart 
D)  PERT chart 
E)  activities chart 
A)  objectives chart 
B)  organizational chart 
C)  position chart 
D)  PERT chart 
E)  activities chart

Question 14

When there is a small span of control, there is likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the number of workers. 
B)  less control over production workers. 
C)  more administrative levels. 
D)  less bureaucracy. 
E)  looser managerial control. 
A)  an increase in the number of workers. 
B)  less control over production workers. 
C)  more administrative levels. 
D)  less bureaucracy. 
E)  looser managerial control.

Question 15

Large organizations tend to have a _________ hierarchy and_________specialization than small organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller, more 
B)  smaller, less 
C)  greater, more 
D)  greater, less 
E)  none of these 
A)  smaller, more 
B)  smaller, less 
C)  greater, more 
D)  greater, less 
E)  none of these

Question 16

As organization size increases, each of the following increases as well EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization. 
B)  the number of rules. 
C)  the number of levels in the hierarchy. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  specialization of labor. 
A)  centralization. 
B)  the number of rules. 
C)  the number of levels in the hierarchy. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  specialization of labor.

Question 17

Matching
​Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates.
-​network organization

Accepted Answer

A) ​Jack's organization consists entirely of permanent project groups that report only to their project leader. 
B) In Jacob's organization, when a project comes up, a cross-level and cross-functional team is formed to tackle it.Once the project ends, the team dissolves. 
C) One of the most stressful things about Edi's job is that her two bosses -- her functional manager and her project manager -- often give her conflicting instructions.When she points this out, they engage in bitter power struggles. 
D) ​Miranda's organization is actually a collection of autonomous firms.She spends a lot of her time coordinating the activities of the various firms to which she contracts out her organizational functions. 
E) ​Shepard just founded a new organization and does most of the tasks himself with a few friends.He also makes nearly all of the decisions for the firm.
F)The company Samara works for is made up of departments consisting of people who do similar activities.
G)​As Talia's company grows, sheincreases the division of labor, standardization of work procedures, and written rules in order to more effectively manage the increasing number of employees. 
A) ​Jack's organization consists entirely of permanent project groups that report only to their project leader. 
B) In Jacob's organization, when a project comes up, a cross-level and cross-functional team is formed to tackle it.Once the project ends, the team dissolves. 
C) One of the most stressful things about Edi's job is that her two bosses -- her functional manager and her project manager -- often give her conflicting instructions.When she points this out, they engage in bitter power struggles. 
D) ​Miranda's organization is actually a collection of autonomous firms.She spends a lot of her time coordinating the activities of the various firms to which she contracts out her organizational functions. 
E) ​Shepard just founded a new organization and does most of the tasks himself with a few friends.He also makes nearly all of the decisions for the firm.
F)The company Samara works for is made up of departments consisting of people who do similar activities.
G)​As Talia's company grows, sheincreases the division of labor, standardization of work procedures, and written rules in order to more effectively manage the increasing number of employees.

Question 18

Which type of multinational organizational structureis appropriate when the benefits of global integration are large and local differences are small?

Accepted Answer

A)  global area division structure 
B)  regional lattice structure 
C)  regional headquarters structure 
D)  global product division structure 
E)  global transnational division structure 
A)  global area division structure 
B)  regional lattice structure 
C)  regional headquarters structure 
D)  global product division structure 
E)  global transnational division structure

Question 19

A group of civil engineers who share their knowledge and insights with other civil engineers is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  intranet. 
B)  virtual organization. 
C)  community of practice. 
D)  task force. 
E)  cross-functional team. 
A)  intranet. 
B)  virtual organization. 
C)  community of practice. 
D)  task force. 
E)  cross-functional team.

Question 20

____________________ means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means decision making occurs throughout the...

Implicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

In a ____________, regional and/or country managers are given substantial autonomy to adapt strategies to fit local situations.

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organization structure is decentralized, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Grouping employees by ___________ means that groups are organized according to a region of the country or world.

_________ structure refers to smaller organizations with low standardization, total centralization, and mostly one-on-one communication.

Halo runs a tattoo parlor.Customers who place orders have unique words or images inked permanently into their skin.This is an example of

Define centralization and decentralization and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

The benefits of a matrix organization include all of the following EXCEPT

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

A ___________ is a permanent task force created to address specific problems or recurring needs.

In which integrating mechanism is amanager or team member held formally accountable for communicating and coordinating with other groups?

Although it is difficult to determine, there exists an optimal organizational size.

The ____ shows all people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

When there is a small span of control, there is likely to be

Large organizations tend to have a _ hierarchy and_specialization than small organizations.

As organization size increases, each of the following increases as well EXCEPT

Matching Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates. -network organization

Which type of multinational organizational structureis appropriate when the benefits of global integration are large and local differences are small?

A group of civil engineers who share their knowledge and insights with other civil engineers is an example of a(n)

____________________ means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Design

Implicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

In a ____________, regional and/or country managers are given substantial autonomy to adapt strategies to fit local situations.

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organization structure is decentralized, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Grouping employees by ___________ means that groups are organized according to a region of the country or world.

_________ structure refers to smaller organizations with low standardization, total centralization, and mostly one-on-one communication.

Halo runs a tattoo parlor.Customers who place orders have unique words or images inked permanently into their skin.This is an example of

Define centralization and decentralization and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

The benefits of a matrix organization include all of the following EXCEPT

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

A ___________ is a permanent task force created to address specific problems or recurring needs.

In which integrating mechanism is amanager or team member held formally accountable for communicating and coordinating with other groups?

Although it is difficult to determine, there exists an optimal organizational size.

The ____ shows all people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

When there is a small span of control, there is likely to be

Large organizations tend to have a _________ hierarchy and_________specialization than small organizations.

As organization size increases, each of the following increases as well EXCEPT

Matching ​Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates. -​network organization

Which type of multinational organizational structureis appropriate when the benefits of global integration are large and local differences are small?

A group of civil engineers who share their knowledge and insights with other civil engineers is an example of a(n)

____________________ means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Large organizations tend to have a _ hierarchy and_specialization than small organizations.

Matching Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates. -network organization