Question 1

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An organization strives for internal efficiency with a(n) _____ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  integration 
B)  diversification 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defensive 
E)  cost leadership 
A)  integration 
B)  diversification 
C)  differentiation 
D)  defensive 
E)  cost leadership

Question 4

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Centralization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Specialization 
A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Centralization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Specialization

Question 5

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finance department 
B)  Human Resources department 
C)  Research and development department 
D)  Manufacturing department 
E)  Marketing department 
A)  Finance department 
B)  Human Resources department 
C)  Research and development department 
D)  Manufacturing department 
E)  Marketing department

Question 6

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n) _____, _____, or _____.

Accepted Answer

product structure; p

Question 7

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management 
A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management

Question 8

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  team 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  service 
A)  functional 
B)  team 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  service

Question 9

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.
-Current departmentalization of Javier's new division can be characterized primarily as:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these.

Question 10

Define task forces and project management.

Accepted Answer

A TASK FORCE IS A TEMPORARY TEAM OR COMM

Question 11

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the process managers use to...

Question 12

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Traditional divisions 
D)  Teams 
E)  Geographic-based 
A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Traditional divisions 
D)  Teams 
E)  Geographic-based

Question 13

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.
-The analysis of whether the new division should be centralized or decentralized should include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of change and uncertainty in the environment. 
B)  corporate history and culture. 
C)  the threat of crisis or the risk of company failure. 
D)  the structure of competitors and customers. 
E)  all of these should be included. 
A)  the level of change and uncertainty in the environment. 
B)  corporate history and culture. 
C)  the threat of crisis or the risk of company failure. 
D)  the structure of competitors and customers. 
E)  all of these should be included.

Question 14

Global companies often use a _____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based 
A)  functional 
B)  divisional 
C)  matrix 
D)  product-based 
E)  process-based

Question 15

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor, it is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When each employee is held accountable to...

Question 16

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure 
A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure

Question 17

A(n) ____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

Accepted Answer

A)  department manager 
B)  line manager 
C)  project manager 
D)  operative 
E)  moderating manager 
A)  department manager 
B)  line manager 
C)  project manager 
D)  operative 
E)  moderating manager

Question 18

In times of crisis or risk of company failure, authority should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized. 
B)  centralized at the bottom. 
C)  centralized at the top. 
D)  spread through a wide span of management. 
E)  flat. 
A)  decentralized. 
B)  centralized at the bottom. 
C)  centralized at the top. 
D)  spread through a wide span of management. 
E)  flat.

Question 19

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the radical redesign of business...

Question 20

Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

An organization strives for internal efficiency with a(n) _____ strategy.

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n) ___, _, or ___.

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a _____ structure.

Define task forces and project management.

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Global companies often use a _____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor, it is called _____.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

A(n) ____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

In times of crisis or risk of company failure, authority should be:

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed.

Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

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

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

An organization strives for internal efficiency with a(n) _____ strategy.

Which of the following is the basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization?

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n) _____, _____, or _____.

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a _____ structure.

Define task forces and project management.

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Global companies often use a _____ structure to achieve simultaneous coordination of products across countries.

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor, it is called _____.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

A(n) ____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

In times of crisis or risk of company failure, authority should be:

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed.

Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

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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The divisional structure is sometimes called a(n) ___, _, or ___.