Question 1

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing...

Question 5

In very large companies, according to your text, a

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure is necessary. 
B)  matrix structure is a requirement. 
C)  divisional structure is essential. 
D)  team approach should be avoided. 
E)  divisional structure is inefficient. 
A)  functional structure is necessary. 
B)  matrix structure is a requirement. 
C)  divisional structure is essential. 
D)  team approach should be avoided. 
E)  divisional structure is inefficient.

Question 6

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Boundarylessness occurs where information and work activities flow freely among various organizational participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizing is the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Strategy defines __________ to do (it) while organizing defines __________ to do (it).

Accepted Answer

A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what 
A)  how; what 
B)  how; why 
C)  what; how 
D)  what; why 
E)  when; what

Question 10

The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command is called

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation. 
B)  line authority. 
C)  staff authority. 
D)  accountability. 
E)  hierarchy. 
A)  delegation. 
B)  line authority. 
C)  staff authority. 
D)  accountability. 
E)  hierarchy.

Question 11

The level to which complex machinery is involved in the production process at the same level as people is called the technical complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based 
A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based

Question 13

Organization structure is influenced by which contingency factor(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy 
B)  Environment 
C)  Technology 
D)  Interdependence 
E)  All of these 
A)  Strategy 
B)  Environment 
C)  Technology 
D)  Interdependence 
E)  All of these

Question 14

A cross-functional team normally has two or more groups of employees who are in continuing conflict because of a difference in goals and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Digital technology is characterized by use of the Internet and other digital processes to conduct or support business online.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________ is an advantage of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concern for customers' needs is high 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources 
A)  Concern for customers' needs is high 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources

Question 17

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

(1) Greater change and uncertainty in th

Question 18

Which of these is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diversification approach 
B)  The team approach 
C)  The virtual network approach 
D)  The BCG approach 
E)  The functional approach 
A)  The diversification approach 
B)  The team approach 
C)  The virtual network approach 
D)  The BCG approach 
E)  The functional approach

Question 19

____________________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the formal and legitimate right...

Question 20

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the __________ approach to structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal matrix 
B)  vertical functional 
C)  divisional 
D)  product 
E)  team-based 
A)  horizontal matrix 
B)  vertical functional 
C)  divisional 
D)  product 
E)  team-based

Exam 10: Designing Adaptive Organizations

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

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

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

The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

In very large companies, according to your text, a

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Boundarylessness occurs where information and work activities flow freely among various organizational participants.

Organizing is the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals.

Strategy defines __________ to do (it) while organizing defines __________ to do (it).

The people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command is called

The level to which complex machinery is involved in the production process at the same level as people is called the technical complexity.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a __________ structure.

Organization structure is influenced by which contingency factor(s)?

A cross-functional team normally has two or more groups of employees who are in continuing conflict because of a difference in goals and values.

Digital technology is characterized by use of the Internet and other digital processes to conduct or support business online.

__________ is an advantage of the divisional structure.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Which of these is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies?

____________________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the __________ approach to structure.

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