Question 1

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which method of coordination is most elaborate and reflects the greatest commitment to ensuring coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiation 
B) Task force 
C) Integrator 
D) Liaison role 
E) Decentralization 
A) Differentiation 
B) Task force 
C) Integrator 
D) Liaison role 
E) Decentralization

Question 3

Speaking generally,________ structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speaking generally,________ structures tend to be rather...

Question 4

Larger organizations tend to be more decentralized than smaller organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 6

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Robert is the Chief Executive Officer at Strong Corporation,a 45-year-old engineering firm with long running success in the design and operation of user-pay highway and road systems.In the past three years the senior management team has concluded that Strong Corp.needs to develop completely new business opportunities,but the current structure of the company is too hierarchical and rigid to allow for a new division to flourish under the same roof.The consensus is that the organization needs to create a whole new division with the mandate to be creative and innovative.The new entity needs to be independent of Strong Corp.and,yet,remain somewhat integrated at the most senior levels to ensure accountability.If you were advising Robert on what kind of structure would be best for Strong Corp.,what would you recommend? Why would you recommend it?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Strong Corp.begin

Question 8

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As labour is progressively divided vertically,timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a logical symptom of high differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A) Marketing managers and engineering managers often don't see eye-to-eye. 
B) There is a high degree of superior-subordinate conflict. 
C) Very large spans of control 
D) The organization is in poor financial shape and gravitating toward bankruptcy. 
E) There are few formalized rules or procedures governing worker conduct. 
A) Marketing managers and engineering managers often don't see eye-to-eye. 
B) There is a high degree of superior-subordinate conflict. 
C) Very large spans of control 
D) The organization is in poor financial shape and gravitating toward bankruptcy. 
E) There are few formalized rules or procedures governing worker conduct.

Question 11

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) flat 
D) hybrid 
E) decentralized 
A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) flat 
D) hybrid 
E) decentralized

Question 12

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Much of the impact that the ________ has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of the impact that the ________...

Question 15

A supervisor with a large span of control has

Accepted Answer

A) quite a few managers above him in the hierarchy. 
B) authority over a wide range of decisions. 
C) a large number of employees. 
D) found herself a job in a very tall organization. 
E) many employees who require a lot of direct supervision. 
A) quite a few managers above him in the hierarchy. 
B) authority over a wide range of decisions. 
C) a large number of employees. 
D) found herself a job in a very tall organization. 
E) many employees who require a lot of direct supervision.

Question 16

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce ________ dependence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce...

Question 17

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Resource dependence is dependent on environmental uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is a joint venture?

Accepted Answer

A) Two or more organizations decide to become one organization. 
B) Two or more organizations form an alliance in the creation of a new organizational entity. 
C) Two or more organizations have members who serve on each other's board of directors. 
D) One organization takes control of the sources of another organization's supply and distribution. 
E) Two or more organizations form an alliance to compete against other organizations. 
A) Two or more organizations decide to become one organization. 
B) Two or more organizations form an alliance in the creation of a new organizational entity. 
C) Two or more organizations have members who serve on each other's board of directors. 
D) One organization takes control of the sources of another organization's supply and distribution. 
E) Two or more organizations form an alliance to compete against other organizations.

Question 20

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

Which method of coordination is most elaborate and reflects the greatest commitment to ensuring coordination?

Speaking generally,________ structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

Larger organizations tend to be more decentralized than smaller organizations.

The manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

As labour is progressively divided vertically,timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

Which of the following is a logical symptom of high differentiation?

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Much of the impact that the ________ has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

A supervisor with a large span of control has

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce ________ dependence.

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

Resource dependence is dependent on environmental uncertainty.

What is a joint venture?

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

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

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

Which method of coordination is most elaborate and reflects the greatest commitment to ensuring coordination?

Speaking generally,________ structures tend to be rather mechanistic.

Larger organizations tend to be more decentralized than smaller organizations.

The manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Much of the impact that the environment has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

The most cited advantage of functional departmentation is career ladders and training opportunities.

As labour is progressively divided vertically,timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

Which of the following is a logical symptom of high differentiation?

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Much of the impact that the ________ has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

A supervisor with a large span of control has

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce ________ dependence.

The objective environment comprises the basis for strategy formulation.

Resource dependence is dependent on environmental uncertainty.

What is a joint venture?

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

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