Question 1

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic planning 
B)  Accounting 
C)  Manufacturing 
D)  Human resources 
E)  Research and development 
A)  Strategic planning 
B)  Accounting 
C)  Manufacturing 
D)  Human resources 
E)  Research and development

Question 2

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Choose three of the following -- duplica

Question 3

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach 
A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach

Question 6

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

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 7

Rebecca works for a company that has clearly defined lines of authority. Each employee knows that he or she has authority and responsibility for a distinct set of tasks. Employees are also aware of the company's reporting structure as well as successive management levels all the way to the top. Rebecca's company follows which principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization principle 
B)  Unity of command principle 
C)  Scalar principle 
D)  Authority principle 
E)  Responsibility principle 
A)  Specialization principle 
B)  Unity of command principle 
C)  Scalar principle 
D)  Authority principle 
E)  Responsibility principle

Question 8

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 9

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these 
A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these

Question 10

_____ means that people in management positions have formal authority to direct and control immediate subordinates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ means that people in management positions...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ refers to a clearly defined...

Question 12

Scenario - Javier Gomez 
Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. (PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-In determining Javier's span of management, he should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  all of these. 
A)  is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  do Javier's personal preferences and style favor a larger or small span? 
E)  all of these.

Question 13

A(n) _____ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ structure has a wide span,...

Question 14

Organization structure is defined as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  visual representation of the organization. 
B)  framework in which the organization defined how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated. 
C)  division of labor. 
D)  unbroken line of authority that links all individuals in the organization. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  visual representation of the organization. 
B)  framework in which the organization defined how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated. 
C)  division of labor. 
D)  unbroken line of authority that links all individuals in the organization. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Strategy defines _____ to do (it) while organizing defines _____ to do (it).

Accepted Answer

A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what 
A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what

Question 17

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In a _____ organization, the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  service production 
B)  mass production 
C)  large-batch production 
D)  small-batch production 
E)  continuous process production 
A)  service production 
B)  mass production 
C)  large-batch production 
D)  small-batch production 
E)  continuous process production

Question 20

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

(1) Greater change and uncertainty in th

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

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?

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

_____ means that people in management positions have formal authority to direct and control immediate subordinates.

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

A(n) _____ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Organization structure is defined as the:

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

Strategy defines _ to do (it) while organizing defines _ to do (it).

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

In a _____ organization, the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

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Exam 10: Designing Organization Structure

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies.

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?

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

_____ means that people in management positions have formal authority to direct and control immediate subordinates.

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

A(n) _____ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Organization structure is defined as the:

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

Strategy defines _____ to do (it) while organizing defines _____ to do (it).

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

Because the chain of command converges at the top, the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

In a _____ organization, the entire work flow is mechanized in a sophisticated and complex form of production technology.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

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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Strategy defines _ to do (it) while organizing defines _ to do (it).