Question 1

The _______ approach to organization design has been the most discussed and researched perspective in the past thirty years.

Accepted Answer

structural

Question 2

The typical ______ is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The typical ______ is usually established to...

Question 3

Match the following:
-virtual organizations

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

Question 4

The Aston group found that, compared to larger organizations, smaller organization's technology

Accepted Answer

A) comprised the strategic imperative. 
B) was rare. 
C) was almost always a continuous process. 
D) reduced the need for leadership. 
E) had more direct effects on structure. 
A) comprised the strategic imperative. 
B) was rare. 
C) was almost always a continuous process. 
D) reduced the need for leadership. 
E) had more direct effects on structure.

Question 5

The classic example of the ______ form is General Motors, which in a reorganization in the 1920s, adopted a design that created divisions for each major car model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The classic example of the ______ form...

Question 6

Organizational technology can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) the plans and actions taken to meet organizational goals. 
B) an organization's ability to adapt to change. 
C) the mechanical and intellectual processes that transform inputs into outputs. 
D) the fixed costs associated with plants and equipment. 
E) the customization of parts. 
A) the plans and actions taken to meet organizational goals. 
B) an organization's ability to adapt to change. 
C) the mechanical and intellectual processes that transform inputs into outputs. 
D) the fixed costs associated with plants and equipment. 
E) the customization of parts.

Question 7

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At the most advanced level of multinational...

Question 8

Compare and contrast the structural imperatives and strategic choice perspectives.

Accepted Answer

The structural imperatives perspective a

Question 9

Match the following:
-organizational environment

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

Question 10

Mintzberg believed that fit among parts is the least important consideration in designing an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An organic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) structure: network based on interests 
B) communication: primarily vertical 
C) knowledge: throughout 
D) instructions: through advice, information 
E) membership: commitment to the task 
A) structure: network based on interests 
B) communication: primarily vertical 
C) knowledge: throughout 
D) instructions: through advice, information 
E) membership: commitment to the task

Question 12

Economies of scale are an advantage of larger organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n) _______ consists of the plans and actions necessary to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _______ consists of the plans and...

Question 14

Most theories of organization design either take a universal or a contingency approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Contemporary organizational designs has four dominant themes that include people, technology, customers, and globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following:
-task environment

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

Question 17

A key contribution of the strategic choice perspective is that it recognizes that

Accepted Answer

A) the relationship between strategy and structure may be reciprocal. 
B) there is no relationship between strategy and structure. 
C) structure determines strategy only in new organizations. 
D) strategy follows structure. 
E) structure follows strategy. 
A) the relationship between strategy and structure may be reciprocal. 
B) there is no relationship between strategy and structure. 
C) structure determines strategy only in new organizations. 
D) strategy follows structure. 
E) structure follows strategy.

Question 18

The foundation of the sociotechnical systems approach to organizing is

Accepted Answer

A) universality. 
B) group theory. 
C) systems theory. 
D) Mintzberg's framework. 
E) leadership theory. 
A) universality. 
B) group theory. 
C) systems theory. 
D) Mintzberg's framework. 
E) leadership theory.

Question 19

Discuss and give examples of the relationship between technology and organization design.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between technology and

Question 20

The contingency approach has been criticized as unrealistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The _______ approach to organization design has been the most discussed and researched perspective in the past thirty years.

The typical ______ is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

Match the following: -virtual organizations

The Aston group found that, compared to larger organizations, smaller organization's technology

The classic example of the ______ form is General Motors, which in a reorganization in the 1920s, adopted a design that created divisions for each major car model.

Organizational technology can best be described as

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international ______.

Compare and contrast the structural imperatives and strategic choice perspectives.

Match the following: -organizational environment

Mintzberg believed that fit among parts is the least important consideration in designing an organization.

An organic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Economies of scale are an advantage of larger organizations.

A(n) _______ consists of the plans and actions necessary to achieve organizational goals.

Most theories of organization design either take a universal or a contingency approach.

Contemporary organizational designs has four dominant themes that include people, technology, customers, and globalization.

Match the following: -task environment

A key contribution of the strategic choice perspective is that it recognizes that

The foundation of the sociotechnical systems approach to organizing is

Discuss and give examples of the relationship between technology and organization design.

The contingency approach has been criticized as unrealistic.

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

The _______ approach to organization design has been the most discussed and researched perspective in the past thirty years.

The typical ______ is usually established to foster innovation, something to which the other four types of structures are not particularly well suited.

Match the following: -virtual organizations

The Aston group found that, compared to larger organizations, smaller organization's technology

The classic example of the ______ form is General Motors, which in a reorganization in the 1920s, adopted a design that created divisions for each major car model.

Organizational technology can best be described as

At the most advanced level of multinational activity, a firm might become an international ______.

Compare and contrast the structural imperatives and strategic choice perspectives.

Match the following: -organizational environment

Mintzberg believed that fit among parts is the least important consideration in designing an organization.

An organic structure can be characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

Economies of scale are an advantage of larger organizations.

A(n) _______ consists of the plans and actions necessary to achieve organizational goals.

Most theories of organization design either take a universal or a contingency approach.

Contemporary organizational designs has four dominant themes that include people, technology, customers, and globalization.

Match the following: -task environment

A key contribution of the strategic choice perspective is that it recognizes that

The foundation of the sociotechnical systems approach to organizing is

Discuss and give examples of the relationship between technology and organization design.

The contingency approach has been criticized as unrealistic.

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

Filters