Question 1

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

Accepted Answer

A) A vertical dimension and a departmental dimension 
B) A vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension 
C) A differentiated dimension and a horizontal dimension 
D) A differentiated dimension and an integrated dimension 
E) A departmental dimension and a horizontal dimension 
A) A vertical dimension and a departmental dimension 
B) A vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension 
C) A differentiated dimension and a horizontal dimension 
D) A differentiated dimension and an integrated dimension 
E) A departmental dimension and a horizontal dimension

Question 2

Coping may be oriented towards changing the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At Magno Limited,a consumer goods company,all the sales reps are in the same department and report to one sales manager.Magno is probably structured according to ________ departmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) geographic 
C) customer 
D) functional 
E) process 
A) product 
B) geographic 
C) customer 
D) functional 
E) process

Question 4

Diffusion of information and ________ are two important outcomes of network forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diffusion of information and ________ are two...

Question 5

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic structures are characterized

Question 6

Complexity is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complexity is the extent to which organizations...

Question 7

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Product departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An important distinction associated with the ambidextrous organization is

Accepted Answer

A) exporting versus exploring. 
B) exploiting versus exploring. 
C) exporting versus importing. 
D) exporting versus exploiting. 
E) exhaling versus inhaling. 
A) exporting versus exploring. 
B) exploiting versus exploring. 
C) exporting versus importing. 
D) exporting versus exploiting. 
E) exhaling versus inhaling.

Question 10

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Accepted Answer

In general,large organizations are more

Question 11

Once labour is divided,it must be ________ to achieve organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once labour is divided,it must be ________...

Question 12

An effective organization has very large spans of control but little direct supervision.It is likely that

Accepted Answer

A) the organization is highly differentiated. 
B) the organization uses hybrid departmentation. 
C) there are few task forces in the organization. 
D) the organization structure is very tall. 
E) work is coordinated with skill standardization. 
A) the organization is highly differentiated. 
B) the organization uses hybrid departmentation. 
C) there are few task forces in the organization. 
D) the organization structure is very tall. 
E) work is coordinated with skill standardization.

Question 13

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Mechanistic = bureaucratic 
B) Differentiation = integration 
C) Formalized = organic 
D) Mutual adjustment = direct supervision 
E) Centralization = complexity 
A) Mechanistic = bureaucratic 
B) Differentiation = integration 
C) Formalized = organic 
D) Mutual adjustment = direct supervision 
E) Centralization = complexity

Question 14

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are various kinds of actively cooperative...

Question 16

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For most organizations there is usually "one best way" to organize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The positive points of ________ departmentation include good communication within departments,good opportunities for professional development,and overall efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The positive points of ________ departmentation include...

Question 20

At what point in the relationship between the environment and strategy does managerial experience and personality play a role?

Accepted Answer

A) Between the objective environment and the perceived environment 
B) Between perceived environment and strategy formulation 
C) Between strategy formulation and strategy implementation 
D) Between strategy implementation and organizational effectiveness 
E) Between perceived environment and strategy implementation 
A) Between the objective environment and the perceived environment 
B) Between perceived environment and strategy formulation 
C) Between strategy formulation and strategy implementation 
D) Between strategy implementation and organizational effectiveness 
E) Between perceived environment and strategy implementation

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

Coping may be oriented towards changing the environment.

At Magno Limited,a consumer goods company,all the sales reps are in the same department and report to one sales manager.Magno is probably structured according to ________ departmentation.

Diffusion of information and ________ are two important outcomes of network forms.

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

Complexity is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and ________.

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Product departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

An important distinction associated with the ambidextrous organization is

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Once labour is divided,it must be ________ to achieve organizational effectiveness.

An effective organization has very large spans of control but little direct supervision.It is likely that

Which of the following is most accurate?

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

For most organizations there is usually "one best way" to organize.

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

The positive points of ________ departmentation include good communication within departments,good opportunities for professional development,and overall efficiency.

At what point in the relationship between the environment and strategy does managerial experience and personality play a role?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

Coping may be oriented towards changing the environment.

At Magno Limited,a consumer goods company,all the sales reps are in the same department and report to one sales manager.Magno is probably structured according to ________ departmentation.

Diffusion of information and ________ are two important outcomes of network forms.

Describe the main characteristics of mechanistic and organic structures.Which kinds of environments tend to favour each structure?

Complexity is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and ________.

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Product departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

An important distinction associated with the ambidextrous organization is

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Once labour is divided,it must be ________ to achieve organizational effectiveness.

An effective organization has very large spans of control but little direct supervision.It is likely that

Which of the following is most accurate?

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

For most organizations there is usually "one best way" to organize.

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

The positive points of ________ departmentation include good communication within departments,good opportunities for professional development,and overall efficiency.

At what point in the relationship between the environment and strategy does managerial experience and personality play a role?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters