Question 1

The nature of the virtual network structure means that the subcontractor becomes a permanent part of and an internal division of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Coordination is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability of the organization to produce timely products. 
B)  the quality of collaboration across departments. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  the quantity of goods produced by the organization. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  the ability of the organization to produce timely products. 
B)  the quality of collaboration across departments. 
C)  differentiation. 
D)  the quantity of goods produced by the organization. 
E)  all of these.

Question 3

Define task forces and project management.

Accepted Answer

A task force is a temporary team or comm

Question 4

Advantages of the matrix structure include

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases employee participation. 
B)  it makes efficient use of human resources. 
C)  it works well in a changing environment. 
D)  it develops both general and specialist management skills. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  it increases employee participation. 
B)  it makes efficient use of human resources. 
C)  it works well in a changing environment. 
D)  it develops both general and specialist management skills. 
E)  all of these.

Question 5

A loose, horizontal structure in a stable environment is inefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the horizontal matrix approach to departmentalization and what are its main advantages?

Accepted Answer

A horizontal matrix structure utilizes f

Question 7

____________________ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the radical redesign of business...

Question 8

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor, it is called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When each employee is held accountable to...

Question 9

What is(are) the difference(s) between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams consist of employ

Question 10

__________ includes the knowledge, tools, techniques, and activities used to transform organizational inputs and outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology 
B)  Small-batch production 
C)  Continuous processing 
D)  Technical jargon 
E)  Service attitude 
A)  Technology 
B)  Small-batch production 
C)  Continuous processing 
D)  Technical jargon 
E)  Service attitude

Question 11

In continuous process production, the entire workflow is mechanized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The use of teams may lead to too much

Accepted Answer

A)  division of labor. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  authority and responsibility in top management's hands. 
D)  formalization. 
E)  narrow span of management. 
A)  division of labor. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  authority and responsibility in top management's hands. 
D)  formalization. 
E)  narrow span of management.

Question 13

When an organization uses Porter's cost leadership strategy, it strives for internal efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An advantage of functional structures is the

Accepted Answer

A)  resulting economies of scale. 
B)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
C)  easy pinpointing of responsibility for product problems. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  flexibility in an unstable environment. 
A)  resulting economies of scale. 
B)  enlarged tasks for employees. 
C)  easy pinpointing of responsibility for product problems. 
D)  development of general management skills. 
E)  flexibility in an unstable environment.

Question 15

A(n) _________________________ is a person who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _________________________ is a person who is...

Question 16

The ____________________ structure occurs when departments are grouped together based on organizational outputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ structure occurs when departments are...

Question 17

__________ leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  A temporary committee 
E)  An ad hoc committee 
A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  A temporary committee 
E)  An ad hoc committee

Question 18

__________ 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 19

Organization structure is defined as the

Accepted Answer

A)  visual representation of the organization. 
B)  framework in which the organization defined how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated. 
C)  division of labor. 
D)  unbroken line of authority that links all individuals in the organization. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  visual representation of the organization. 
B)  framework in which the organization defined how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated. 
C)  division of labor. 
D)  unbroken line of authority that links all individuals in the organization. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 10, Imagination Ltd. has a culture for teamwork based on the culture of "you can articulate your ideas without fear."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Designing Adaptive Organizations

The nature of the virtual network structure means that the subcontractor becomes a permanent part of and an internal division of the organization.

Coordination is defined as

Define task forces and project management.

Advantages of the matrix structure include

A loose, horizontal structure in a stable environment is inefficient.

What is the horizontal matrix approach to departmentalization and what are its main advantages?

____________________ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost, quality, service, and speed.

When each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor, it is called ______________________________.

What is(are) the difference(s) between cross-functional and permanent teams?

__________ includes the knowledge, tools, techniques, and activities used to transform organizational inputs and outputs.

In continuous process production, the entire workflow is mechanized.

The use of teams may lead to too much

When an organization uses Porter's cost leadership strategy, it strives for internal efficiency.

An advantage of functional structures is the

A(n) _________________________ is a person who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

The ____________________ structure occurs when departments are grouped together based on organizational outputs.

__________ leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments.

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

Organization structure is defined as the

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 10, Imagination Ltd. has a culture for teamwork based on the culture of "you can articulate your ideas without fear."

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