Question 1

Which element of organizational structure would a firm pursuing an innovation strategy be most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization 
B)  decentralization 
C)  low specialization 
D)  high formalization 
E)  none of these 
A)  centralization 
B)  decentralization 
C)  low specialization 
D)  high formalization 
E)  none of these

Question 2

Centralization is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The difference between a task force and a cross-functional team is that a task force is _________ whereas a cross-functional team is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formal, informal 
B)  informal, formal 
C)  temporary, permanent 
D)  permanent, temporary 
E)  effective, ineffective 
A)  formal, informal 
B)  informal, formal 
C)  temporary, permanent 
D)  permanent, temporary 
E)  effective, ineffective

Question 4

An organizational ___________ shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organizational ___________ shows all the people,...

Question 5

The purpose of organizational structure is to appeal to external competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Delegation is the transfer of ____ to make decisions and use organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  authority 
C)  leadership 
D)  operational control 
E)  none of the above 
A)  responsibility 
B)  authority 
C)  leadership 
D)  operational control 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

A _________ is a collection of autonomous units or firms that act as a single larger entity, using social mechanisms for coordination and control.

Accepted Answer

A)  division 
B)  ​lattice 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix 
E)  bureaucracy 
A)  division 
B)  ​lattice 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix 
E)  bureaucracy

Question 8

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

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 9

It's impossible for managers to create effective communities of practice, only the conditions necessary for them to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In organizations with a _________, cross-functional and cross-level subteams are formed and dissolved as necessary to complete specific projects and tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  prebureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  prebureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure

Question 11

_________ organizations are flexible anddecentralized, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organic 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Organic 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 12

Which type of multinational organizational structureis best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

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 13

A ________ is a collection of functions organized around a particular geographic area, product or service, or market.

Accepted Answer

A)  division 
B)  ​lattice 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix 
E)  bureaucracy 
A)  division 
B)  ​lattice 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix 
E)  bureaucracy

Question 14

When a firm uses _________, machines constantly make the product while employees monitor the machines and plan changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  unit production 
B)  mass production 
C)  continuous production 
D)  a primary production system 
E)  a matrix structure 
A)  unit production 
B)  mass production 
C)  continuous production 
D)  a primary production system 
E)  a matrix structure

Question 15

Organizations with a _________ are characterized by formal division of labor, hierarchy, and standardization of work procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  prebureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  prebureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure

Question 16

Responsibility cannot be delegated down to others, but authority can.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain, with examples, the difference between organic and mechanistic structures.What are some advantages and disadvantages of each?

Accepted Answer

Organic and mechanistic structures are t

Question 18

Organizational structure can be analyzed by examining all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  division of labor. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  hierarchy. 
D)  centralization. 
E)  All of these can be examined. 
A)  division of labor. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  hierarchy. 
D)  centralization. 
E)  All of these can be examined.

Question 19

Division of labor is often referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization. 
B)  the organizational chart. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  configuration. 
E)  the administrative hierarchy. 
A)  departmentalization. 
B)  the organizational chart. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  configuration. 
E)  the administrative hierarchy.

Question 20

A(n) _________ contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors.

Accepted Answer

A)  lattice organization 
B)  ​virtual organization 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix organization 
E)  community of practice 
A)  lattice organization 
B)  ​virtual organization 
C)  network organization 
D)  matrix organization 
E)  community of practice

Which element of organizational structure would a firm pursuing an innovation strategy be most likely to have?

Centralization is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

The difference between a task force and a cross-functional team is that a task force is _ whereas a cross-functional team is _.

An organizational ___________ shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

The purpose of organizational structure is to appeal to external competitors.

Delegation is the transfer of ____ to make decisions and use organizational resources.

A _________ is a collection of autonomous units or firms that act as a single larger entity, using social mechanisms for coordination and control.

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

It's impossible for managers to create effective communities of practice, only the conditions necessary for them to exist.

In organizations with a _________, cross-functional and cross-level subteams are formed and dissolved as necessary to complete specific projects and tasks.

_________ organizations are flexible anddecentralized, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

Which type of multinational organizational structureis best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

A ________ is a collection of functions organized around a particular geographic area, product or service, or market.

When a firm uses _________, machines constantly make the product while employees monitor the machines and plan changes.

Organizations with a _________ are characterized by formal division of labor, hierarchy, and standardization of work procedures.

Responsibility cannot be delegated down to others, but authority can.

Explain, with examples, the difference between organic and mechanistic structures.What are some advantages and disadvantages of each?

Organizational structure can be analyzed by examining all of the following EXCEPT

Division of labor is often referred to as ____.

A(n) _________ contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors.

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

Which element of organizational structure would a firm pursuing an innovation strategy be most likely to have?

Centralization is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

The difference between a task force and a cross-functional team is that a task force is _________ whereas a cross-functional team is _________.

An organizational ___________ shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

The purpose of organizational structure is to appeal to external competitors.

Delegation is the transfer of ____ to make decisions and use organizational resources.

A _________ is a collection of autonomous units or firms that act as a single larger entity, using social mechanisms for coordination and control.

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

It's impossible for managers to create effective communities of practice, only the conditions necessary for them to exist.

In organizations with a _________, cross-functional and cross-level subteams are formed and dissolved as necessary to complete specific projects and tasks.

_________ organizations are flexible anddecentralized, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

Which type of multinational organizational structureis best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

A ________ is a collection of functions organized around a particular geographic area, product or service, or market.

When a firm uses _________, machines constantly make the product while employees monitor the machines and plan changes.

Organizations with a _________ are characterized by formal division of labor, hierarchy, and standardization of work procedures.

Responsibility cannot be delegated down to others, but authority can.

Explain, with examples, the difference between organic and mechanistic structures.What are some advantages and disadvantages of each?

Organizational structure can be analyzed by examining all of the following EXCEPT

Division of labor is often referred to as ____.

A(n) _________ contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors.

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

The difference between a task force and a cross-functional team is that a task force is _ whereas a cross-functional team is _.

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