Question 1

For companies to operate effectively, the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is(are) an advantage of team structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these 
A)  Increased barriers among departments 
B)  Unplanned decentralization 
C)  Time and resources spent on meetings 
D)  Less response time, quicker decisions 
E)  All of these

Question 6

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 7

_____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

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 8

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  delegation 
C)  authority 
D)  chain of command 
E)  irrational decision making 
A)  responsibility 
B)  delegation 
C)  authority 
D)  chain of command 
E)  irrational decision making

Question 9

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 10

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

Accepted Answer

(1) Work performed by subordinates is st

Question 11

A(n) ______ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ structure is the grouping of...

Question 12

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 13

_____ 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 14

With a(n) _____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  it generates a large amount of conflict. 
B)  managers spend much time resolving conflict. 
C)  the confusion caused by the dual chain of command. 
D)  the power imbalance that can result between the sides of the matrix. 
E)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
A)  it generates a large amount of conflict. 
B)  managers spend much time resolving conflict. 
C)  the confusion caused by the dual chain of command. 
D)  the power imbalance that can result between the sides of the matrix. 
E)  enlarged tasks for employees.

Question 17

The organization chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure.

Question 18

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 19

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The outcome of information and cooperation is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  planning 
C)  coordination 
D)  differentiation 
E)  controlling 
A)  organization 
B)  planning 
C)  coordination 
D)  differentiation 
E)  controlling

For companies to operate effectively, the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

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

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?

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

Which of the following is(are) an advantage of team structure?

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

_____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

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

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

A(n) ______ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

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

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

With a(n) _____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

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

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

The organization chart:

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

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

The outcome of information and cooperation is _____.

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

For companies to operate effectively, the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

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

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?

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

Which of the following is(are) an advantage of team structure?

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

_____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Shoshanna is manager of a customer service firm where she oversees five subordinates. To help her subordinates learn more about the different roles within the company, Shoshanna regularly assigns them tasks that are not part of their normal routine. This is an example of:

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

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

A(n) ______ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

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

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

With a(n) _____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

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

All of the following are the major disadvantages of the matrix structure EXCEPT:

The organization chart:

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

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

The outcome of information and cooperation is _____.

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

Filters