Question 1

In a virtual organization,an alliance of independent companies share skills,costs,and access to one another's markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A disadvantage of the modular organization is that it decreases operational costs due to its dependence on outsiders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

Accepted Answer

A) To increase environmental uncertainty 
B) To reduce resource dependence 
C) To obtain a flatter structure 
D) To reduce differentiation 
E) To reduce competition 
A) To increase environmental uncertainty 
B) To reduce resource dependence 
C) To obtain a flatter structure 
D) To reduce differentiation 
E) To reduce competition

Question 4

A small span of control means that a manager

Accepted Answer

A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy. 
A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy.

Question 5

The most ________ environment is complex and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most ________ environment is complex and...

Question 6

The video game industry is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A) modular organizations. 
B) holacracy organizations. 
C) matrix organizations. 
D) ambidextrous organizations. 
E) network organizations. 
A) modular organizations. 
B) holacracy organizations. 
C) matrix organizations. 
D) ambidextrous organizations. 
E) network organizations.

Question 7

Structure can and should change over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,specialization,and tallness are associated with ________ structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,specialization,and tallness are...

Question 10

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is by associating with higher status individuals or organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An organization that performs a few core functions and outsources non-core activities to specialists and suppliers is called a

Accepted Answer

A) network organization. 
B) virtual organization. 
C) modular organization. 
D) holacracy organization. 
E) ambidextrous organization. 
A) network organization. 
B) virtual organization. 
C) modular organization. 
D) holacracy organization. 
E) ambidextrous organization.

Question 12

Contemporary book publishers are good examples of a virtual organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The company Gigantico Computers has separate hardware and software divisions.It is probably structured using ________ departmentation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The company Gigantico Computers has separate hardware...

Question 14

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Uncertainty eliminates cause-and-effect relationships. 
B) Uncertainty decreases cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) Uncertainty increases cause-and-effect relationships. 
D) Cause-and-effect relationships increase uncertainty. 
E) Cause-and-effect relationships decrease uncertainty. 
A) Uncertainty eliminates cause-and-effect relationships. 
B) Uncertainty decreases cause-and-effect relationships. 
C) Uncertainty increases cause-and-effect relationships. 
D) Cause-and-effect relationships increase uncertainty. 
E) Cause-and-effect relationships decrease uncertainty.

Question 16

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There is consensus that functional departmentation ________ than product departmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) is less efficient 
B) is more sensitive to customers' needs 
C) is more logical 
D) leads to more coordination problems between functions 
E) works better in very large firms 
A) is less efficient 
B) is more sensitive to customers' needs 
C) is more logical 
D) leads to more coordination problems between functions 
E) works better in very large firms

Question 18

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and differentiate labour among its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

Accepted Answer

A) A diamond mine starts to market diamond rings. 
B) A hotel chain buys a diamond mine. 
C) A hotel chain adds a level to its organizational structure. 
D) A diamond mine improves its labour/management relations. 
E) A hotel chain restructures so that its regional managers now report to the director of operations. 
A) A diamond mine starts to market diamond rings. 
B) A hotel chain buys a diamond mine. 
C) A hotel chain adds a level to its organizational structure. 
D) A diamond mine improves its labour/management relations. 
E) A hotel chain restructures so that its regional managers now report to the director of operations.

Question 20

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

Accepted Answer

A) formalized 
B) bureaucratic 
C) flat 
D) centralized 
E) integrated 
A) formalized 
B) bureaucratic 
C) flat 
D) centralized 
E) integrated

In a virtual organization,an alliance of independent companies share skills,costs,and access to one another's markets.

A disadvantage of the modular organization is that it decreases operational costs due to its dependence on outsiders.

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

A small span of control means that a manager

The most ________ environment is complex and dynamic.

The video game industry is a good example of

Structure can and should change over time.

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,specialization,and tallness are associated with ________ structures.

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is by associating with higher status individuals or organizations.

An organization that performs a few core functions and outsources non-core activities to specialists and suppliers is called a

Contemporary book publishers are good examples of a virtual organization.

The company Gigantico Computers has separate hardware and software divisions.It is probably structured using ________ departmentation.

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

There is consensus that functional departmentation ________ than product departmentation.

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and differentiate labour among its members.

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

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

In a virtual organization,an alliance of independent companies share skills,costs,and access to one another's markets.

A disadvantage of the modular organization is that it decreases operational costs due to its dependence on outsiders.

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

A small span of control means that a manager

The most ________ environment is complex and dynamic.

The video game industry is a good example of

Structure can and should change over time.

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,specialization,and tallness are associated with ________ structures.

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is by associating with higher status individuals or organizations.

An organization that performs a few core functions and outsources non-core activities to specialists and suppliers is called a

Contemporary book publishers are good examples of a virtual organization.

The company Gigantico Computers has separate hardware and software divisions.It is probably structured using ________ departmentation.

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Which of the following is most accurate?

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

There is consensus that functional departmentation ________ than product departmentation.

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and differentiate labour among its members.

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

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