Question 1

Two organization structures that are more integrative and flexible are

Accepted Answer

A)  process-based and functional 
B)  self-contained and functional 
C)  network-based and process-based 
D)  matrix and hybrid 
A)  process-based and functional 
B)  self-contained and functional 
C)  network-based and process-based 
D)  matrix and hybrid

Question 2

Process-based structures remove layers of management, and consequently information flows more quickly and accurately throughout the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Process-based structures generally appear in small to medium sized organizations having several products or projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The primary goal of any team in a process-based structure is quality of work life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Under what conditions are customer-centric structures appropriate? What challenges does this type of organization structure face and why?

Accepted Answer

Customer-centric structures are appropri

Question 6

Downsizing is generally a response to at least two major conditions: organization decline due to implementation of a new structure or opposition to growth and expansion issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Two organization structures that are more integrative and flexible are

Process-based structures remove layers of management, and consequently information flows more quickly and accurately throughout the organization.

Process-based structures generally appear in small to medium sized organizations having several products or projects.

The primary goal of any team in a process-based structure is quality of work life.

Under what conditions are customer-centric structures appropriate? What challenges does this type of organization structure face and why?

Downsizing is generally a response to at least two major conditions: organization decline due to implementation of a new structure or opposition to growth and expansion issues.

General Introduction to Organization Development

The Nature of Planned Change

The Organization Development Practitioner

Entering and Contracting

Diagnosing

Collecting, Analyzing, and Feeding Back Diagnostic Information

Designing Interventions

Managing Change

Evaluating and Institutionalizing Organization Development Interventions

Interpersonal and Group Process Approaches

Organization Process Approaches

Employee Involvement

Work Design

Performance Management

Talent Management

Workforce Diversity and Wellness

Transformational Change

Continuous Change

Transorganizational Change

Organization Development for Economic, Ecological, and Social Outcomes

Organization Development in Nonindustrial Settings: Health Care, and School Systems

Future Directions in Organization Development

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Exam 12: Restructuring Organizations

Two organization structures that are more integrative and flexible are

Process-based structures remove layers of management, and consequently information flows more quickly and accurately throughout the organization.

Process-based structures generally appear in small to medium sized organizations having several products or projects.

The primary goal of any team in a process-based structure is quality of work life.

Under what conditions are customer-centric structures appropriate? What challenges does this type of organization structure face and why?

Downsizing is generally a response to at least two major conditions: organization decline due to implementation of a new structure or opposition to growth and expansion issues.

General Introduction to Organization Development

The Nature of Planned Change

The Organization Development Practitioner

Entering and Contracting

Diagnosing

Collecting, Analyzing, and Feeding Back Diagnostic Information

Designing Interventions

Managing Change

Evaluating and Institutionalizing Organization Development Interventions

Interpersonal and Group Process Approaches

Organization Process Approaches

Employee Involvement

Work Design

Performance Management

Talent Management

Workforce Diversity and Wellness

Transformational Change

Continuous Change

Transorganizational Change

Organization Development for Economic, Ecological, and Social Outcomes

Organization Development in Nonindustrial Settings: Health Care, and School Systems

Future Directions in Organization Development

Filters