Question 1

A(n) _____ works best in a stable organizational environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  loose organizational structure 
B)  vertical structure 
C)  organic structure 
D)  horizontal structure 
E)  loose organizational structure or an organic structure 
A)  loose organizational structure 
B)  vertical structure 
C)  organic structure 
D)  horizontal structure 
E)  loose organizational structure or an organic structure

Question 2

_____ 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 3

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in _____ divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  geographic-based 
D)  teams 
E)  networks 
A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  geographic-based 
D)  teams 
E)  networks

Question 4

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When work specialization is extensive:

Accepted Answer

A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large. 
A)  employees perform a single task. 
B)  employees perform many tasks. 
C)  employees are often highly challenged. 
D)  employees are often inefficient. 
E)  jobs tend to be large.

Question 6

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertically 
B)  Sporadically 
C)  Horizontally 
D)  In a circular fashion 
E)  Authority is static - it does not flow 
A)  Vertically 
B)  Sporadically 
C)  Horizontally 
D)  In a circular fashion 
E)  Authority is static - it does not flow

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

There are at least two different types o

Question 8

_____ 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 9

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 10

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 11

Flash Card Inc. recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes. The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination. This level of change is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  reorganization 
B)  reengineering 
C)  e-engineering 
D)  strategic planning 
E)  corporate structuring 
A)  reorganization 
B)  reengineering 
C)  e-engineering 
D)  strategic planning 
E)  corporate structuring

Question 12

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  high concern for customers' needs. 
B)  fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C)  emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  there is little duplication of services across divisions. 
A)  high concern for customers' needs. 
B)  fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C)  emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  there is little duplication of services across divisions.

Question 13

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The visual representation of an organization's structure...

Question 14

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 15

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 16

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines. New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems. One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production. This is an example of poor _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination 
B)  planning 
C)  motivating 
D)  leading 
E)  controlling 
A)  coordination 
B)  planning 
C)  motivating 
D)  leading 
E)  controlling

Question 17

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 18

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 19

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously, in the same part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ combines aspects of both functional...

Question 20

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n) _____ works best in a stable organizational environment.

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

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in _____ divisions.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

When work specialization is extensive:

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

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

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

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

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

Flash Card Inc. recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes. The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination. This level of change is referred to as _____.

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the _____.

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.

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

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines. New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems. One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production. This is an example of poor _____.

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 _____.

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

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously, in the same part of the organization.

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 10: Designing Adaptive Organizations

A(n) _____ works best in a stable organizational environment.

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

All functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager in _____ divisions.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

When work specialization is extensive:

How does managerial authority flow through the organizational hierarchy?

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

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

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

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

Flash Card Inc. recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes. The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination. This level of change is referred to as _____.

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure EXCEPT:

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the _____.

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.

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

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines. New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems. One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production. This is an example of poor _____.

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 _____.

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

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously, in the same part of the organization.

The right to advise, recommend, and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

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.

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