Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Line departments perform tasks that refl

Question 2

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 3

Louise works in the manufacturing department at Ice Sculptures. The work in Louise's department is low in task specialization. As a result, Louise:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually performs a single task. 
B)  does a variety of tasks and activities. 
C)  is often bored. 
D)  is rarely challenged. 
E)  generally goofs-off. 
A)  usually performs a single task. 
B)  does a variety of tasks and activities. 
C)  is often bored. 
D)  is rarely challenged. 
E)  generally goofs-off.

Question 4

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Marissa was recently assigned to a committee whose task is to research new product opportunities. Once this group generates a list of six or seven viable options, it will be disbanded. This group is also known as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  team 
B)  standing committee 
C)  permanent committee 
D)  task force 
E)  none of these 
A)  team 
B)  standing committee 
C)  permanent committee 
D)  task force 
E)  none of these

Question 7

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line; staff 
B)  Staff; line 
C)  Primary; functional 
D)  Functional; primary 
E)  Line; functional 
A)  Line; staff 
B)  Staff; line 
C)  Primary; functional 
D)  Functional; primary 
E)  Line; functional

Question 10

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 11

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Jacob, a customer service representative for AB Retailers, has seven levels of management between himself and the company's CEO. In contrast, his friend Rhonda, a customer service representative for YZ Retailers, has only four levels of management between her and the company CEO. Compared to YZ, Jacob's company has what type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrow 
B)  Wide 
C)  Flat 
D)  Tall 
E)  Identical 
A)  Narrow 
B)  Wide 
C)  Flat 
D)  Tall 
E)  Identical

Question 13

In _____ production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The text states: "An organization's technology influences how it is structured." In a short essay, rewrite the above sentence in your own words and expound on its meaning. Be certain to include what is meant by "technology" in this context, and explain the relationship between technology and structure.

Accepted Answer

Technologies vary between manufacturing

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

vested in organizational posit

Question 18

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 19

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 20

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

There are at least two different types o

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

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

Louise works in the manufacturing department at Ice Sculptures. The work in Louise's department is low in task specialization. As a result, Louise:

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

Marissa was recently assigned to a committee whose task is to research new product opportunities. Once this group generates a list of six or seven viable options, it will be disbanded. This group is also known as a _____.

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

_ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _ departments.

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.

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

In _____ production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

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

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

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

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

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Exam 10: Designing Organization Structure

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

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

Louise works in the manufacturing department at Ice Sculptures. The work in Louise's department is low in task specialization. As a result, Louise:

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

Marissa was recently assigned to a committee whose task is to research new product opportunities. Once this group generates a list of six or seven viable options, it will be disbanded. This group is also known as a _____.

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command, responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

_____ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

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.

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

In _____ production, firms produce goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specification.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

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

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

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

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

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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_ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _ departments.

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