Question 1

With __________, decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With __________, decision authority is pushed downward...

Question 2

__________ means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Line authority 
C)  Staff authority 
D)  Accountability 
E)  Decentralization 
A)  Delegation 
B)  Line authority 
C)  Staff authority 
D)  Accountability 
E)  Decentralization

Question 3

When departments are grouped together based on similar organizational outputs, the organization is using a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  team-based 
A)  functional 
B)  matrix 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  team-based

Question 4

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to subcontract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  team-based 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  service 
A)  functional 
B)  team-based 
C)  divisional 
D)  virtual network 
E)  service

Question 5

The __________ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organization chart 
A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organization chart

Question 6

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority is vested in people, not organizational positions. 
B)  Authority is accepted by subordinates. 
C)  Authority flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  Authority emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with authoritative power. 
A)  Authority is vested in people, not organizational positions. 
B)  Authority is accepted by subordinates. 
C)  Authority flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  Authority emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with authoritative power.

Question 7

Swift Move Facilities manufactures two different bicycle models. The company produces a large volume of products using standardized production runs. The company does very little product customization. Swift Move uses what type of technology structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous process production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Unit production 
D)  Small-batch production 
E)  None of these 
A)  Continuous process production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Unit production 
D)  Small-batch production 
E)  None of these

Question 8

Overall, small-batch and continuous process firms have __________ structures, and mass production firms have __________ structures.

Accepted Answer

A)  tight; loose 
B)  vertical; horizontal 
C)  organic; mechanistic 
D)  centralized; decentralized 
E)  matrix; team-based 
A)  tight; loose 
B)  vertical; horizontal 
C)  organic; mechanistic 
D)  centralized; decentralized 
E)  matrix; team-based

Question 9

__________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issues orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Authority 
D)  Span of management 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Delegation 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Authority 
D)  Span of management 
E)  Leadership

Question 10

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

__________is the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________is the deployment of organizational resources to...

Question 12

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finance 
B)  Human resources 
C)  Research and development 
D)  Manufacturing 
E)  Marketing 
A)  Finance 
B)  Human resources 
C)  Research and development 
D)  Manufacturing 
E)  Marketing

Question 13

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The organization chart:

Accepted Answer

A)  shows the characteristics of an organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of an organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  provides order and logic for an organization. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  shows the characteristics of an organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of an organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  provides order and logic for an organization. 
E)  all of these.

Question 15

__________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  The scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  The scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 16

Which of the following structures is perhaps the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach 
A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach

Question 17

__________ has been the trend in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of control 
D)  Narrower spans of control 
E)  Greater centralization 
A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of control 
D)  Narrower spans of control 
E)  Greater centralization

Question 18

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

Accepted Answer

Can draw on expertis

Question 19

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The visual representation of an organization's structure...

Question 20

The outcome of information and cooperation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  organization. 
B)  planning. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  controlling. 
A)  organization. 
B)  planning. 
C)  coordination. 
D)  differentiation. 
E)  controlling.

With __________, decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

__________ means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

When departments are grouped together based on similar organizational outputs, the organization is using a __________ structure.

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to subcontract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a __________ structure.

The __________ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

Swift Move Facilities manufactures two different bicycle models. The company produces a large volume of products using standardized production runs. The company does very little product customization. Swift Move uses what type of technology structure?

Overall, small-batch and continuous process firms have structures, and mass production firms have structures.

__________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issues orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

__________is the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals.

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

The organization chart:

__________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Which of the following structures is perhaps the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

__________ has been the trend in recent years.

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the __________.

The outcome of information and cooperation is:

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Exam 10: Designing Organization Structure

With __________, decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

__________ means that the people with authority and responsibility are subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above them in the chain of command.

When departments are grouped together based on similar organizational outputs, the organization is using a __________ structure.

Walt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to subcontract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a __________ structure.

The __________ delineates the chain of command, indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together, and provides order and logic for the organization.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

Swift Move Facilities manufactures two different bicycle models. The company produces a large volume of products using standardized production runs. The company does very little product customization. Swift Move uses what type of technology structure?

Overall, small-batch and continuous process firms have __________ structures, and mass production firms have __________ structures.

__________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issues orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Certainty in the environment is usually associated with decentralization.

__________is the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals.

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Small-batch production is distinguished by standardized production runs.

The organization chart:

__________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Which of the following structures is perhaps the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

__________ has been the trend in recent years.

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the __________.

The outcome of information and cooperation is:

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters

Overall, small-batch and continuous process firms have structures, and mass production firms have structures.