Question 1

List the advantages of the virtual network structure.

Accepted Answer

Global competitivene

Question 2

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

A) A tight structure 
B) A mechanistic structure 
C) A horizontal structure 
D) A functional structure 
E) A vertical structure 
A) A tight structure 
B) A mechanistic structure 
C) A horizontal structure 
D) A functional structure 
E) A vertical structure

Question 3

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure,except:

Accepted Answer

A) high concern for customers' needs. 
B) fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C) emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D) development of general management skills. 
E) there is little duplication of services across divisions. 
A) high concern for customers' needs. 
B) fast response, flexibility in an unstable environment. 
C) emphasis on overall product and division goals. 
D) development of general management skills. 
E) there is little duplication of services across divisions.

Question 4

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With _____ decision authority is pushed downward...

Question 6

_____ refers to services that are perishable and,unlike physical products,cannot be stored in inventory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to services that are perishable...

Question 7

Makai's Marketing Mix (MMM)does not use its resources wisely.The employees at MMM spend too much time in meetings and not enough time focusing on the task at hand.MMM's management should consider changing the organizational structure from _____ to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) horizontal; vertical 
B) team based; horizontal 
C) vertical; team based 
D) mechanistic; rigid 
E) team-based; virtual network 
A) horizontal; vertical 
B) team based; horizontal 
C) vertical; team based 
D) mechanistic; rigid 
E) team-based; virtual network

Question 8

When people from two or more departments work together to produce outcomes that meet a common goal,this is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people from two or more departments...

Question 9

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems.Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.Organ Rentals uses a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) geographic 
B) product 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) team-based 
A) geographic 
B) product 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) team-based

Question 12

The functional,_____,and _____ are traditional approaches that rely on the chain of command to define departmental groupings and reporting relationships along the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) divisional; teams 
B) divisional; matrix 
C) matrix; teams 
D) matrix; networks 
E) teams; networks 
A) divisional; teams 
B) divisional; matrix 
C) matrix; teams 
D) matrix; networks 
E) teams; networks

Question 13

List the three basic types of production technology.

Accepted Answer

The three basic types of produ

Question 14

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ combines aspects of both functional...

Question 15

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams consist of employ

Question 16

Jacob,a customer service representative for AB Retailers,has seven levels of management between himself and the company's CEO.In contrast,his friend Rhonda,a customer service representative for YZ Retailers,has only four levels of management between her and the company CEO.Compared to YZ,Jacob's company has what type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Narrow 
B) Wide 
C) Flat 
D) Tall 
E) Identical 
A) Narrow 
B) Wide 
C) Flat 
D) Tall 
E) Identical

Question 17

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ teams consist of employees from various...

Question 18

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List the advantages of the virtual network structure.

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure,except:

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

_____ refers to services that are perishable and,unlike physical products,cannot be stored in inventory.

Makai's Marketing Mix (MMM)does not use its resources wisely.The employees at MMM spend too much time in meetings and not enough time focusing on the task at hand.MMM's management should consider changing the organizational structure from _ to _.

When people from two or more departments work together to produce outcomes that meet a common goal,this is referred to as _____.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems.Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.Organ Rentals uses a _____ structure.

The functional,_,and _ are traditional approaches that rely on the chain of command to define departmental groupings and reporting relationships along the hierarchy.

List the three basic types of production technology.

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

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

List the advantages of the virtual network structure.

Which of the following structures works best in an uncertain organizational environment?

All of the following are advantages of a divisional structure,except:

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is a major problem of the matrix structure.

With _____ decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

_____ refers to services that are perishable and,unlike physical products,cannot be stored in inventory.

Makai's Marketing Mix (MMM)does not use its resources wisely.The employees at MMM spend too much time in meetings and not enough time focusing on the task at hand.MMM's management should consider changing the organizational structure from _____ to _____.

When people from two or more departments work together to produce outcomes that meet a common goal,this is referred to as _____.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems.Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.Organ Rentals uses a _____ structure.

The functional,_____,and _____ are traditional approaches that rely on the chain of command to define departmental groupings and reporting relationships along the hierarchy.

List the three basic types of production technology.

The _____ combines aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously,in the same part of the organization.

What is(are)the difference(s)between cross-functional and permanent teams?

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

The framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided,resources are deployed and departments are coordinated is called organizational structure.

Traditional views of organizational design recommend a span of management of about 7 to 10 subordinates per manager.

Organizing defines what to do while strategy defines how to do it.

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

Makai's Marketing Mix (MMM)does not use its resources wisely.The employees at MMM spend too much time in meetings and not enough time focusing on the task at hand.MMM's management should consider changing the organizational structure from _ to _.

The functional,_,and _ are traditional approaches that rely on the chain of command to define departmental groupings and reporting relationships along the hierarchy.