Question 1

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure 
A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure

Question 3

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Scalar chain 
D)  Esprit de corps 
E)  Virtual network approach 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Scalar chain 
D)  Esprit de corps 
E)  Virtual network approach

Question 4

_____ 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 5

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  term structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  virtual network structure. 
A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  term structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  virtual network structure.

Question 6

CASE
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 7

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  a high degree of decentralization. 
B)  a wide span of management. 
C)  a high degree of centralization. 
D)  a narrow span of management. 
E)  no management. 
A)  a high degree of decentralization. 
B)  a wide span of management. 
C)  a high degree of centralization. 
D)  a narrow span of management. 
E)  no management.

Question 8

The _____ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart 
A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart

Question 9

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With _____ decision authority is pushed downward...

Question 10

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

CASE
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 12

_____ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission, while _____ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ departments perform tasks that reflect the...

Question 13

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Divisions are created, in functional structures, as self-contained units with separate functional departments for each division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

Accepted Answer

A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  along divisional lines. 
B)  along functional lines. 
C)  based on the team approach. 
D)  based on the virtual network approach. 
E)  none of these.

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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...

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

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

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

The _____ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

___ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission, while _ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ___ departments.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Divisions are created, in functional structures, as self-contained units with separate functional departments for each division.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

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

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

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

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

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

Exam 10: Designing Adaptive Organizations

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

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

Self-contained unit structure is a term used for:

Barney and Betty work at Mountain Peak, Inc. Although they both work on the assembly line, they have the authority to make many decisions about their job. Mountain Peak can be said to have:

The _____ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

_____ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission, while _____ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

The matrix approach can be highly effective in a complex, rapidly changing environment in which the organization needs to be flexible and adaptable.

Divisions are created, in functional structures, as self-contained units with separate functional departments for each division.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Shooting Star, Inc. has slow response to external changes, centralized decision making, and poor coordination across departments. It is likely structured:

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

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

With a matix structure, the entire organization is made up of horizontal teams that coordinate their work and work directly with customers to accomplish the organization's goals.

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

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

___ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission, while _ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ___ departments.