Question 1

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tight structure 
B)  A mechanistic structure 
C)  A horizontal structure 
D)  A functional structure 
E)  A vertical structure 
A)  A tight structure 
B)  A mechanistic structure 
C)  A horizontal structure 
D)  A functional structure 
E)  A vertical structure

Question 2

Strategy defines ____ to do (it)while organizing defines ____ to do (it).

Accepted Answer

A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what 
A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what

Question 3

A(n)____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills,expertise,and resource use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ structure is the grouping of positions...

Question 4

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace,Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure. 
B)  divisional structure. 
C)  wide span of control. 
D)  high degree of centralization. 
E)  matrix structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  divisional structure. 
C)  wide span of control. 
D)  high degree of centralization. 
E)  matrix structure.

Question 5

____________________ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the process managers use to...

Question 6

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Traditional divisions 
D)  Teams 
E)  Geographic-based 
A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Traditional divisions 
D)  Teams 
E)  Geographic-based

Question 7

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments. 
A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments.

Question 8

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

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 10

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertically 
B)  Sporadically 
C)  Horizontally 
D)  In a circular fashion 
E)  Authority is static - it does not flow 
A)  Vertically 
B)  Sporadically 
C)  Horizontally 
D)  In a circular fashion 
E)  Authority is static - it does not flow

Question 11

Global companies often use a ____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based 
A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based

Question 12

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure 
A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure

Question 13

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Permissive expectations typically would fit in a traditional vertical structure with fixed rules and a clear hierarchy of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____________________ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ teams consist of employees from various...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a ____________ organization,the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination. 
B)  planning. 
C)  motivating. 
D)  leading. 
E)  controlling. 
A)  coordination. 
B)  planning. 
C)  motivating. 
D)  leading. 
E)  controlling.

Question 20

Coordination is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the organization to produce timely products. 
B)  the quality of collaboration across departments. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  the quantity of goods produced by the organization. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  the ability of the organization to produce timely products. 
B)  the quality of collaboration across departments. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  the quantity of goods produced by the organization. 
E)  all of these.

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

Strategy defines to do (it)while organizing defines to do (it).

A(n)____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills,expertise,and resource use.

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace,Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a

____________________ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

Global companies often use a ____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Permissive expectations typically would fit in a traditional vertical structure with fixed rules and a clear hierarchy of authority.

____________________ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

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

In a ____________ organization,the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor

Coordination is defined as

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

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

Strategy defines ____ to do (it)while organizing defines ____ to do (it).

A(n)____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills,expertise,and resource use.

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace,Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a

____________________ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT

According to SPOTLIGHT ON SKILLS in Chapter 7,managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

Global companies often use a ____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Permissive expectations typically would fit in a traditional vertical structure with fixed rules and a clear hierarchy of authority.

____________________ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

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

In a ____________ organization,the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor

Coordination is defined as

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

Strategy defines to do (it)while organizing defines to do (it).