Question 1

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which organizational tasks are...

Question 2

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _____ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is an unbroken line of...

Question 4

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An advantage of functional structures is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  resulting economies of scale. 
B)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
C)  easy pinpointing of responsibility for product problems. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  flexibility in an unstable environment. 
A)  resulting economies of scale. 
B)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
C)  easy pinpointing of responsibility for product problems. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  flexibility in an unstable environment.

Question 6

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 7

Reengineering basically means preserving the past by establishing the sequence of activities by how work was done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ approach is when a manufacturing...

Question 9

Jacob was recently looking at his company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom. Jacob is studying his organization's:

Accepted Answer

A)  degree of formalization. 
B)  amount of differentiation. 
C)  degree of centralization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  division of labor. 
A)  degree of formalization. 
B)  amount of differentiation. 
C)  degree of centralization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  division of labor.

Question 10

_____ means that decision authority is located near the _____ of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization; bottom 
B)  Decentralization; top 
C)  Centralization; top 
D)  Centralization; middle 
E)  None of these 
A)  Centralization; bottom 
B)  Decentralization; top 
C)  Centralization; top 
D)  Centralization; middle 
E)  None of these

Question 11

The _____ structure occurs when departments are grouped together based on organizational outputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ structure occurs when departments are...

Question 12

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  all of these.

Question 13

_____ 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 14

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the duty to perform the...

Question 15

A(n) _____ is a temporary team designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a temporary team designed...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The functional structure offers a way to decentralize decision making and provide direction from the teams in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the horizontal matrix approach to departmentalization and what are its main advantages?

Accepted Answer

A HORIZONTAL MATRIX STRUCTURE UTILIZES F

Question 20

Which of the following organizations have a flat structure compared to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization A with eleven hierarchical levels 
B)  Organization B with three hierarchical levels 
C)  Organization C with eight hierarchical levels 
D)  Organization D with six hierarchical levels 
E)  Organization E with seven hierarchical levels 
A)  Organization A with eleven hierarchical levels 
B)  Organization B with three hierarchical levels 
C)  Organization C with eight hierarchical levels 
D)  Organization D with six hierarchical levels 
E)  Organization E with seven hierarchical levels

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called _____.

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

The _____ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

An advantage of functional structures is the:

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

Reengineering basically means preserving the past by establishing the sequence of activities by how work was done.

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Jacob was recently looking at his company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom. Jacob is studying his organization's:

_ means that decision authority is located near the _ of the organization.

The _____ structure occurs when departments are grouped together based on organizational outputs.

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be:

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

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

A(n) _____ is a temporary team designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

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

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

The functional structure offers a way to decentralize decision making and provide direction from the teams in the field.

What is the horizontal matrix approach to departmentalization and what are its main advantages?

Which of the following organizations have a flat structure compared to others?

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

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called _____.

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

The _____ is an unbroken line of authority that links all persons in an organization and shows who reports to whom.

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

An advantage of functional structures is the:

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

Reengineering basically means preserving the past by establishing the sequence of activities by how work was done.

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Jacob was recently looking at his company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom. Jacob is studying his organization's:

_____ means that decision authority is located near the _____ of the organization.

The _____ structure occurs when departments are grouped together based on organizational outputs.

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be:

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

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

A(n) _____ is a temporary team designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

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

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

The functional structure offers a way to decentralize decision making and provide direction from the teams in the field.

What is the horizontal matrix approach to departmentalization and what are its main advantages?

Which of the following organizations have a flat structure compared to others?

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

_ means that decision authority is located near the _ of the organization.