Question 1

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

Accepted Answer

span of management

Question 2

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

Accepted Answer

A) Work performed by subordinates is stable and routine. 
B) Subordinates perform similar work tasks. 
C) Subordinates are located at various different locations. 
D) Subordinates are highly trained and need little direction. 
E) Rules and procedures defining task activities are available. 
A) Work performed by subordinates is stable and routine. 
B) Subordinates perform similar work tasks. 
C) Subordinates are located at various different locations. 
D) Subordinates are highly trained and need little direction. 
E) Rules and procedures defining task activities are available. C

Question 3

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

Accepted Answer

virtual network

Question 4

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Service firms include banks,hotels,and law firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Swift Move Facilities manufacturers two different bicycle models.The company produces a high 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) Service production 
B) Mass production 
C) Large-batch production 
D) Small-batch production 
E) Continuous process production 
A) Service production 
B) Mass production 
C) Large-batch production 
D) Small-batch production 
E) Continuous process production

Question 9

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic planning 
B) Accounting 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Human resources 
E) Research and development 
A) Strategic planning 
B) Accounting 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Human resources 
E) Research and development

Question 10

A(n)_____ structure has a wide span,is horizontally dispersed,and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ structure has a wide span,is horizontally...

Question 11

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Accepted Answer

A) Unity of direction 
B) Unity of command 
C) Work specialization 
D) Division of labor 
E) Span of management 
A) Unity of direction 
B) Unity of command 
C) Work specialization 
D) Division of labor 
E) Span of management

Question 15

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

Question 16

At Fox End,people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities,including a sales department and a production department.This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe service technology.

Accepted Answer

Service technology c

Question 18

Flash Card Inc.recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes.The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination.This level of change is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) reorganization. 
B) reengineering. 
C) e-engineering. 
D) strategic planning. 
E) corporate structuring. 
A) reorganization. 
B) reengineering. 
C) e-engineering. 
D) strategic planning. 
E) corporate structuring.

Question 19

_____ production involves the production of goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ production involves the production of goods...

Question 20

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Choose three of the following-duplicatio

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

Service firms include banks,hotels,and law firms.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

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

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

A(n)_____ structure has a wide span,is horizontally dispersed,and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

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

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

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

At Fox End,people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities,including a sales department and a production department.This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Describe service technology.

Flash Card Inc.recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes.The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination.This level of change is referred to as:

_____ production involves the production of goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specifications.

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 7: Designing Organization Structure

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with larger span of control?

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

When an organization uses a differentiation strategy,it strives for internal efficiency.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

Service firms include banks,hotels,and law firms.

The functional structure is appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and flexibility.

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

Which of the following typically is NOT considered a staff department?

A(n)_____ structure has a wide span,is horizontally dispersed,and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

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

The trend in recent years has been toward narrower spans of control as a way to facilitate delegation.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

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

At Fox End,people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities,including a sales department and a production department.This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Describe service technology.

Flash Card Inc.recently underwent a significant company-wide change that involved revision of its manufacturing and leadership processes.The result of this was a stronger emphasis on horizontal coordination.This level of change is referred to as:

_____ production involves the production of goods in batches of one or a few products designed to customer specifications.

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters