Question 1

A vertical structure that emphasizes specialization and centralization is appropriate when environmental uncertainty is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Salta Communications is a global telecommunications company that has operations on four continents. The CEO's direct supervisors include VPs for the North American,South American,European,and the Asian divisions. Salta can best be described as using what organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Network 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Functional 
D)  Divisional 
E)  Geographic 
A)  Network 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Functional 
D)  Divisional 
E)  Geographic

Question 4

____________________ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ means that decision authority is located...

Question 5

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure 
A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure

Question 6

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n)____________________,____________________,or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

product structure; p

Question 7

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is...

Question 8

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ____ is the product or functional boss,who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee 
A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee

Question 10

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor,it is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When each employee is held accountable to...

Question 11

In the ____ approach,a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product,which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual network 
B)  modular 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  team 
E)  matrix 
A)  virtual network 
B)  modular 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  team 
E)  matrix

Question 12

Unity of command and the scalar principle are both closely related to the

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of work specialization in an organization. 
B)  degree of formalization. 
C)  chain of command. 
D)  amount of bureaucracy in the organization. 
E)  matrix structure. 
A)  amount of work specialization in an organization. 
B)  degree of formalization. 
C)  chain of command. 
D)  amount of bureaucracy in the organization. 
E)  matrix structure.

Question 13

The functional structure is sometimes called a product,a program,or self-contained unit structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex,rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Coordination is especially important in the international arena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions,but coordination across divisions is often poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

Vertical functional,

Question 19

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work performed by subordinates is stable and routine. 
B)  Subordinates perform similar work tasks. 
C)  Subordinates are located at various different locations. 
D)  Subordinates are highly trained and need little direction. 
E)  Rules and procedures defining task activities are available. 
A)  Work performed by subordinates is stable and routine. 
B)  Subordinates perform similar work tasks. 
C)  Subordinates are located at various different locations. 
D)  Subordinates are highly trained and need little direction. 
E)  Rules and procedures defining task activities are available.

Question 20

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams consist of employ

A vertical structure that emphasizes specialization and centralization is appropriate when environmental uncertainty is high.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Salta Communications is a global telecommunications company that has operations on four continents. The CEO's direct supervisors include VPs for the North American,South American,European,and the Asian divisions. Salta can best be described as using what organizational structure?

____________________ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n),,or .

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by ____________________.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

The ____ is the product or functional boss,who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor,it is called ____________________.

In the ____ approach,a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product,which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

Unity of command and the scalar principle are both closely related to the

The functional structure is sometimes called a product,a program,or self-contained unit structure.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex,rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Coordination is especially important in the international arena.

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions,but coordination across divisions is often poor.

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

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

A vertical structure that emphasizes specialization and centralization is appropriate when environmental uncertainty is high.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Salta Communications is a global telecommunications company that has operations on four continents. The CEO's direct supervisors include VPs for the North American,South American,European,and the Asian divisions. Salta can best be described as using what organizational structure?

____________________ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n)____________________,____________________,or ____________________.

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by ____________________.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

The ____ is the product or functional boss,who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor,it is called ____________________.

In the ____ approach,a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product,which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

Unity of command and the scalar principle are both closely related to the

The functional structure is sometimes called a product,a program,or self-contained unit structure.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex,rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Coordination is especially important in the international arena.

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions,but coordination across divisions is often poor.

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

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 divisional structure is sometimes called a(n),,or .