Question 1

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because of the positions they hold,not the people in those positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Permanent teams are groups of employees that are organized in a way similar to a formal department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation. 
B)  line authority. 
C)  staff authority. 
D)  accountability. 
E)  hierarchy. 
A)  delegation. 
B)  line authority. 
C)  staff authority. 
D)  accountability. 
E)  hierarchy. D

Question 4

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Scenario - Javier Gomez
Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. (PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-Current departmentalization of Javier's new division can be characterized primarily as

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these.

Question 6

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  authority. 
D)  span of management. 
E)  leadership. 
A)  delegation. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  authority. 
D)  span of management. 
E)  leadership.

Question 8

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positions and departments are deleted 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic 
E)  None of these 
A)  Positions and departments are deleted 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic 
E)  None of these

Question 9

____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  The diversification approach 
B)  The team approach 
C)  The virtual network approach 
D)  The BCG approach 
E)  The functional approach 
A)  The diversification approach 
B)  The team approach 
C)  The virtual network approach 
D)  The BCG approach 
E)  The functional approach

Question 10

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Two contingency factors affecting structure are strategic goals and the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

Accepted Answer

The span of management,or span of contro

Question 13

The ____________________,combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________,combines aspects of both functional and...

Question 14

Organizations such as Amazon.com,Google,Facebook,and Priceline.com are examples of firms that are based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  Digital technology 
B)  Tangible output 
C)  Direct contact with customers 
D)  Mechanistic technology 
E)  Products rather than services 
A)  Digital technology 
B)  Tangible output 
C)  Direct contact with customers 
D)  Mechanistic technology 
E)  Products rather than services

Question 15

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Shooting Star,Inc.has slow response to external changes,centralized decision making,and poor coordination across departments.It is likely structured

Accepted Answer

A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these.

Question 17

Scenario - Javier Gomez
Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. (PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-In determining Javier's span of management,he should consider all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  Do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  Are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  Do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  All of these. 
A)  Is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  Do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  Are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  Do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  All of these.

Question 18

With a(n)____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive 
A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive

Question 19

A structure graph is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Advantages of the matrix structure include

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases employee participation. 
B)  it makes efficient use of human resources. 
C)  it works well in a changing environment. 
D)  it develops both general and specialist management skills. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  it increases employee participation. 
B)  it makes efficient use of human resources. 
C)  it works well in a changing environment. 
D)  it develops both general and specialist management skills. 
E)  all of these.

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because of the positions they hold,not the people in those positions.

Permanent teams are groups of employees that are organized in a way similar to a formal department.

The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.This is called

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

Two contingency factors affecting structure are strategic goals and the environment.

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

The ____________________,combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

Organizations such as Amazon.com,Google,Facebook,and Priceline.com are examples of firms that are based on:

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

Shooting Star,Inc.has slow response to external changes,centralized decision making,and poor coordination across departments.It is likely structured

With a(n)____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

A structure graph is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

Advantages of the matrix structure include

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 7: Designing Adaptive Organizations

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because of the positions they hold,not the people in those positions.

Permanent teams are groups of employees that are organized in a way similar to a formal department.

The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.This is called

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

Two contingency factors affecting structure are strategic goals and the environment.

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

The ____________________,combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

Organizations such as Amazon.com,Google,Facebook,and Priceline.com are examples of firms that are based on:

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

Shooting Star,Inc.has slow response to external changes,centralized decision making,and poor coordination across departments.It is likely structured

With a(n)____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

A structure graph is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

Advantages of the matrix structure include

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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