Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

The divisional structure encourages decentralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of hands-on control. 
B)  the possibility of losing an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  a lack of hands-on control and weakened employee loyalty. 
A)  a lack of hands-on control. 
B)  the possibility of losing an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  a lack of hands-on control and weakened employee loyalty.

Question 11

Though new managers may be more familiar with traditional approaches to departmentalization, realistically, they will have to understand and learn to work within a variety of organizational structures. Write a short essay that compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of two traditional approaches-the functional approach, and the divisional approach-to departmentalization. In most instances, which do you think would be the preferred approach, and why?

Accepted Answer

Student will need to demonstrate knowled

Question 12

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When work specialization is extensive:

Accepted Answer

A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large. 
A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large.

Question 14

Despite the apparent advantages of specialization, many organizations are moving away from this principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Coordination is the quality of collaboration across departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  A temporary committee 
E)  An ad hoc committee 
A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  A temporary committee 
E)  An ad hoc committee

Question 18

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 19

Boars' Nest Distributors is continually hampered by an inability to adapt to an unstable environment. Which of the following is a plausible explanation as to why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boars' Nest's structure is too loose. 
B)  Boars' Nest's structure is too horizontal. 
C)  Boars' Nest uses a vertical structure. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  Both Boars' Nest's structure is too loose and structure is too horizontal. 
A)  Boars' Nest's structure is too loose. 
B)  Boars' Nest's structure is too horizontal. 
C)  Boars' Nest uses a vertical structure. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  Both Boars' Nest's structure is too loose and structure is too horizontal.

Question 20

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.

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

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

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

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

The divisional structure encourages decentralization.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

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

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

When work specialization is extensive:

Despite the apparent advantages of specialization, many organizations are moving away from this principle.

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

Coordination is the quality of collaboration across departments.

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments?

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

Boars' Nest Distributors is continually hampered by an inability to adapt to an unstable environment. Which of the following is a plausible explanation as to why?

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

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 10: Designing Organization Structure

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

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

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

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

The divisional structure encourages decentralization.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

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

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

When work specialization is extensive:

Despite the apparent advantages of specialization, many organizations are moving away from this principle.

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

Coordination is the quality of collaboration across departments.

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments?

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

Boars' Nest Distributors is continually hampered by an inability to adapt to an unstable environment. Which of the following is a plausible explanation as to why?

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

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters