Question 1

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Choose three of the following -- duplica

Question 2

Compare and contrast authority,responsibility,accountability,and delegation.

Accepted Answer

Authority is defined as the formal and l

Question 3

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In __________ production,firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Accepted Answer

A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous process 
D)  small-batch 
E)  mass 
A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous process 
D)  small-batch 
E)  mass

Question 5

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____ are brought together as a formal department in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Permanent teams 
C)  Formal teams 
D)  Ad-hoc teams 
E)  Task teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Permanent teams 
C)  Formal teams 
D)  Ad-hoc teams 
E)  Task teams

Question 7

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  work specialization. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  centralization. 
D)  tight vertical control. 
E)  division of labor. 
A)  work specialization. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  centralization. 
D)  tight vertical control. 
E)  division of labor.

Question 8

In today's environment,organizations with stronger horizontal designs typically perform better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Intangible output refers to organizations where employees and customers interact directly in the production of products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department,a marketing department,and a production department.Mondavi

Accepted Answer

A)  uses a functional structure. 
B)  has a geographic structure. 
C)  uses a divisional structure. 
D)  uses product-based structure. 
E)  uses a matrix structure. 
A)  uses a functional structure. 
B)  has a geographic structure. 
C)  uses a divisional structure. 
D)  uses product-based structure. 
E)  uses a matrix structure.

Question 11

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,the attempt by top management to decentralize decision making often gets bogged down because middle managers are unable to delegate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is(are)an advantage of team structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these 
A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these

Question 13

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

(1)Greater change and uncertainty in the

Question 14

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach 
A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach

Question 16

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a geographic-based structure,all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Traditionally,a span of management of about ____ has been recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  fifteen 
D)  seven 
E)  twenty 
A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  fifteen 
D)  seven 
E)  twenty

Question 19

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ____________________ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is an unbroken line of...

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Compare and contrast authority,responsibility,accountability,and delegation.

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

In __________ production,firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

____ are brought together as a formal department in the organization.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with

In today's environment,organizations with stronger horizontal designs typically perform better.

Intangible output refers to organizations where employees and customers interact directly in the production of products and services.

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department,a marketing department,and a production department.Mondavi

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,the attempt by top management to decentralize decision making often gets bogged down because middle managers are unable to delegate.

Which of the following is(are)an advantage of team structure?

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

In a geographic-based structure,all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Traditionally,a span of management of about ____ has been recommended.

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

The ____________________ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

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

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Compare and contrast authority,responsibility,accountability,and delegation.

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

In __________ production,firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

____ are brought together as a formal department in the organization.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with

In today's environment,organizations with stronger horizontal designs typically perform better.

Intangible output refers to organizations where employees and customers interact directly in the production of products and services.

Mondavi Corporation has a finance department,a marketing department,and a production department.Mondavi

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,the attempt by top management to decentralize decision making often gets bogged down because middle managers are unable to delegate.

Which of the following is(are)an advantage of team structure?

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

In a geographic-based structure,all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Traditionally,a span of management of about ____ has been recommended.

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

The ____________________ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

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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