Question 1

____ is the trend in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure 
A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure

Question 2

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

Accepted Answer

Line departments perform tasks that refl

Question 3

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The visual representation of an organization's structure...

Question 4

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the ____________________ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ approach of structural design,departments...

Question 6

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 7

Organizational structure includes which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure. 
A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure.

Question 8

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Division of labor is also known as...

Question 12

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

vested in organizational posit

Question 13

Which department performs tasks that reflect the organization's primary goals and mission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Line 
B)  Staff 
C)  Primary 
D)  Functional 
E)  Strategic planning 
A)  Line 
B)  Staff 
C)  Primary 
D)  Functional 
E)  Strategic planning

Question 14

Kevin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks.Nichole's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems.Which of the following statements is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these.

Question 15

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________________ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while ____________________ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ____________________ departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ departments perform tasks that reflect the...

Question 17

Relative to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a ____ span of management and ____ hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  wide, fewer 
B)  narrow, fewer 
C)  narrow, wider 
D)  narrow, more 
E)  wide, more 
A)  wide, fewer 
B)  narrow, fewer 
C)  narrow, wider 
D)  narrow, more 
E)  wide, more

Question 18

The ____________ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart 
A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart

Question 19

The quality of collaboration across departments is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The quality of collaboration across departments is...

Question 20

Lisa is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes her position?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department manager 
B)  Middle manager 
C)  First-level supervisor 
D)  Project manager 
E)  Chairman of the board 
A)  Department manager 
B)  Middle manager 
C)  First-level supervisor 
D)  Project manager 
E)  Chairman of the board

____ is the trend in recent years.

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the ____________________.

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

In the ____________________ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ,,and .

Which department performs tasks that reflect the organization's primary goals and mission?

Kevin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks.Nichole's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems.Which of the following statements is most correct?

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of departments.

Relative to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a span of management and hierarchical levels.

The ____________ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

The quality of collaboration across departments is known as ____________________.

Lisa is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes her position?

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

____ is the trend in recent years.

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the ____________________.

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

In the ____________________ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.

Which department performs tasks that reflect the organization's primary goals and mission?

Kevin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks.Nichole's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems.Which of the following statements is most correct?

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

____________________ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while ____________________ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ____________________ departments.

Relative to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a ____ span of management and ____ hierarchical levels.

The ____________ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

The quality of collaboration across departments is known as ____________________.

Lisa is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes her position?

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

Filters

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ,,and .

departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of departments.

Relative to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a span of management and hierarchical levels.