Question 1

Typically, large companies create _______ organizations.

Accepted Answer

virtual

Question 2

A(n) _______ approach suggests that there are several ways to achieve an outcome and that the best way to do it depends on one of several factors.

Accepted Answer

contingency

Question 3

Match the following:
-structural imperatives

Accepted Answer

A) size, technology, and environment 
B) competitors, regulators, legislators 
C) typical of small or new organizations 
D) interacts with its environment 
E) the two layers of the environment
F)specialized, formalized, centralized
G)abandon classical view of organization
H)links task and social subsystems
I)lacks centralization, but stable
J)interpersonal relationships
K)plans and actions to achieve goals
L)everything outside an organization
M)a popular trend to reduce staff
N)start redesign from scratch
O)used in sociotechnical systems approach
P)several ways to achieve efficiency
Q)temporary alliance to achieve a goal
R)little formalization
S)Combines two different designs
T)the greatest influence on structure 
A) size, technology, and environment 
B) competitors, regulators, legislators 
C) typical of small or new organizations 
D) interacts with its environment 
E) the two layers of the environment
F)specialized, formalized, centralized
G)abandon classical view of organization
H)links task and social subsystems
I)lacks centralization, but stable
J)interpersonal relationships
K)plans and actions to achieve goals
L)everything outside an organization
M)a popular trend to reduce staff
N)start redesign from scratch
O)used in sociotechnical systems approach
P)several ways to achieve efficiency
Q)temporary alliance to achieve a goal
R)little formalization
S)Combines two different designs
T)the greatest influence on structure A

Question 4

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is characterized by horizontal specialization by professional areas of expertise is

Accepted Answer

A) matrix design. 
B) professional bureaucracy. 
C) adhocracy design. 
D) divisionalized form. 
E) simple structure. 
A) matrix design. 
B) professional bureaucracy. 
C) adhocracy design. 
D) divisionalized form. 
E) simple structure.

Question 5

The ____ is everything outside an organization and includes all elements, people, other organizations, economic factors, objects, and events, that lie outside the boundaries of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) universal approach 
B) general environment 
C) organizational environment 
D) task environment 
E) contingency approach 
A) universal approach 
B) general environment 
C) organizational environment 
D) task environment 
E) contingency approach

Question 6

In the _____ approach to organization design, prescriptions or propositions are designed to work in any circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) universal 
B) systems 
C) contingency 
D) dynamic 
E) outcomes 
A) universal 
B) systems 
C) contingency 
D) dynamic 
E) outcomes

Question 7

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is typical of young organizations in highly technical fields is

Accepted Answer

A) matrix design. 
B) professional bureaucracy. 
C) adhocracy design. 
D) divisionalized form. 
E) simple structure. 
A) matrix design. 
B) professional bureaucracy. 
C) adhocracy design. 
D) divisionalized form. 
E) simple structure.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about a virtual organization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a temporary alliance between two or more organizations. 
B) A slow response will result in losses. 
C) Each organization brings their best capabilities together. 
D) It improves project coordination. 
E) The organizations band together for a specific venture. 
A) It is a temporary alliance between two or more organizations. 
B) A slow response will result in losses. 
C) Each organization brings their best capabilities together. 
D) It improves project coordination. 
E) The organizations band together for a specific venture.

Question 9

Chandler concluded that "structure follows strategy."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these is the most heavily discussed and researched organizing approach within the past thirty years?

Accepted Answer

A) Structural imperatives 
B) Human organization 
C) Strategic choice 
D) Ideal bureaucracy 
E) Sociotechnical systems 
A) Structural imperatives 
B) Human organization 
C) Strategic choice 
D) Ideal bureaucracy 
E) Sociotechnical systems

Question 11

A(n) ______ approach contends that a particular organization design will work in any situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ approach contends that a particular...

Question 12

A mechanistic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it is primarily hierarchical. 
B) communication is typically vertical. 
C) knowledge is concentrated at the top. 
D) instructions come from the boss. 
E) membership requires a commitment to the tasks of the organization. 
A) it is primarily hierarchical. 
B) communication is typically vertical. 
C) knowledge is concentrated at the top. 
D) instructions come from the boss. 
E) membership requires a commitment to the tasks of the organization.

Question 13

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy work is highly specialized and formalized, and decision-making is usually concentrated at the top.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) _______ bureaucracy work is highly...

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a method for assessing the size of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical capacity 
B) Average stock value in the previous year 
C) Value of assets 
D) Total number of employees 
E) Total sales in the previous year 
A) Physical capacity 
B) Average stock value in the previous year 
C) Value of assets 
D) Total number of employees 
E) Total sales in the previous year

Question 15

Mitchell works in an organization with a clear hierarchy of authority, a boss who gives him instructions, and employees who are loyal and obedient. This organization is

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic. 
B) technological. 
C) strategically chosen. 
D) Burns and Stalker's. 
E) organic. 
A) mechanistic. 
B) technological. 
C) strategically chosen. 
D) Burns and Stalker's. 
E) organic.

Question 16

People in an organization's task environment includes all of these EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) employees. 
B) suppliers. 
C) customers. 
D) donors. 
E) shareholders. 
A) employees. 
B) suppliers. 
C) customers. 
D) donors. 
E) shareholders.

Question 17

Discuss the basic elements of and contributions made by the Sociotechnical Systems approach.

Accepted Answer

The Sociotechnical Systems approach is a

Question 18

According to the universal approach, there are several ways to achieve organizational efficiency and the best way to do so depends on several factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe three of Mintzberg's ideal types of organization design and explain when each is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Mintzberg's ideal types of organization

Question 20

_______ issues are variations in the structure and design of companies operating in different cultures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ issues are variations in the structure...

Typically, large companies create _______ organizations.

A(n) _______ approach suggests that there are several ways to achieve an outcome and that the best way to do it depends on one of several factors.

Match the following: -structural imperatives

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is characterized by horizontal specialization by professional areas of expertise is

The ____ is everything outside an organization and includes all elements, people, other organizations, economic factors, objects, and events, that lie outside the boundaries of the organization.

In the _____ approach to organization design, prescriptions or propositions are designed to work in any circumstances.

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is typical of young organizations in highly technical fields is

Which of the following is NOT true about a virtual organization?

Chandler concluded that "structure follows strategy."

Which of these is the most heavily discussed and researched organizing approach within the past thirty years?

A(n) ______ approach contends that a particular organization design will work in any situation.

A mechanistic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy work is highly specialized and formalized, and decision-making is usually concentrated at the top.

Which of the following is NOT a method for assessing the size of an organization?

Mitchell works in an organization with a clear hierarchy of authority, a boss who gives him instructions, and employees who are loyal and obedient. This organization is

People in an organization's task environment includes all of these EXCEPT

Discuss the basic elements of and contributions made by the Sociotechnical Systems approach.

According to the universal approach, there are several ways to achieve organizational efficiency and the best way to do so depends on several factors.

Describe three of Mintzberg's ideal types of organization design and explain when each is most appropriate.

_______ issues are variations in the structure and design of companies operating in different cultures.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 17: Organization Design

Typically, large companies create _______ organizations.

A(n) _______ approach suggests that there are several ways to achieve an outcome and that the best way to do it depends on one of several factors.

Match the following: -structural imperatives

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is characterized by horizontal specialization by professional areas of expertise is

The ____ is everything outside an organization and includes all elements, people, other organizations, economic factors, objects, and events, that lie outside the boundaries of the organization.

In the _____ approach to organization design, prescriptions or propositions are designed to work in any circumstances.

The term that is used to identify an organizational structure that is typical of young organizations in highly technical fields is

Which of the following is NOT true about a virtual organization?

Chandler concluded that "structure follows strategy."

Which of these is the most heavily discussed and researched organizing approach within the past thirty years?

A(n) ______ approach contends that a particular organization design will work in any situation.

A mechanistic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy work is highly specialized and formalized, and decision-making is usually concentrated at the top.

Which of the following is NOT a method for assessing the size of an organization?

Mitchell works in an organization with a clear hierarchy of authority, a boss who gives him instructions, and employees who are loyal and obedient. This organization is

People in an organization's task environment includes all of these EXCEPT

Discuss the basic elements of and contributions made by the Sociotechnical Systems approach.

According to the universal approach, there are several ways to achieve organizational efficiency and the best way to do so depends on several factors.

Describe three of Mintzberg's ideal types of organization design and explain when each is most appropriate.

_______ issues are variations in the structure and design of companies operating in different cultures.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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