Question 1

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation 
B)  responsibility 
C)  authority 
D)  span of management 
E)  leadership 
A)  delegation 
B)  responsibility 
C)  authority 
D)  span of management 
E)  leadership

Question 2

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

Accepted Answer

Reengineering, sometimes called business

Question 3

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the formal and legitimate right...

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

The organization chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure.

Question 8

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 9

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  a standing 
B)  a permanent 
C)  a temporary 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  a standing 
B)  a permanent 
C)  a temporary 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is vested in people, not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power. 
A)  It is vested in people, not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power.

Question 11

A(n) _____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ structure is most appropriate when...

Question 12

_____ 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 13

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow...

Question 14

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 10, all of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate the whole task. 
B)  select the right person. 
C)  save feedback for completion of the project. 
D)  evaluate and reward performance. 
E)  give thorough instruction. 
A)  delegate the whole task. 
B)  select the right person. 
C)  save feedback for completion of the project. 
D)  evaluate and reward performance. 
E)  give thorough instruction.

Question 15

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 16

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,...

Question 17

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure. 
B)  matrix structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure. 
E)  team-based structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  matrix structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure. 
E)  team-based structure.

Question 18

Typically, project managers have authority over _____ but not over _____ assigned to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  people; the project 
B)  the project; people 
C)  resources; the project 
D)  people; other resources 
E)  finances; products 
A)  people; the project 
B)  the project; people 
C)  resources; the project 
D)  people; other resources 
E)  finances; products

Question 19

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 20

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.

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is _____.

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with _____.

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

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

The organization chart:

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

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

A(n) _____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

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

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 10, all of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate EXCEPT:

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

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

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

Typically, project managers have authority over _ but not over _ assigned to it.

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

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

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The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is _____.

Describe reengineering and what it involves.

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with _____.

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

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

The organization chart:

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

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

A(n) _____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

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

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 10, all of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate EXCEPT:

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

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

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

Typically, project managers have authority over _____ but not over _____ assigned to it.

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

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

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

Typically, project managers have authority over _ but not over _ assigned to it.