Question 1

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure 
A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure

Question 2

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 3

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

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

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 8

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

Vertical functional,

Question 9

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 10

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called _____.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 12

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  a standing 
B)  a permanent 
C)  a temporary 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  a standing 
B)  a permanent 
C)  a temporary 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 13

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow...

Question 14

Organizational structure includes which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure. 
A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

product structure; p

Question 16

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 17

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure, showing communication and lines of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is...

Question 19

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 20

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure. 
B)  matrix structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure. 
E)  team-based structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  matrix structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure. 
E)  team-based structure.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

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

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

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

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

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

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called _____.

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

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

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

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure, showing communication and lines of power.

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

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

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

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

The basis for grouping positions into departments and departments into the total organization is referred to as departmentalization.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed is called reengineering.

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

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

List the five approaches to departmentalization.

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

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated is called _____.

A task force is _____ committee(s) formed to solve a specific problem.

A(n) _____ structure has an overall narrow span and more hierarchical levels.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

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

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

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure, showing communication and lines of power.

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

When departments are grouped together on the basis of organizational outputs, the organization is using a:

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