Question 1

A(n) ____ relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic structure 
B) professional bureaucracy 
C) open system 
D) virtual organization 
E) adhocracy structure 
A) mechanistic structure 
B) professional bureaucracy 
C) open system 
D) virtual organization 
E) adhocracy structure

Question 2

Match the following:
-social subsystem

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 3

A(n) ____ subsystem includes the interpersonal relationships that develop among people in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) task 
C) sociotechnical 
D) synergistic 
E) social 
A) open 
B) task 
C) sociotechnical 
D) synergistic 
E) social

Question 4

The organizational environment consists of everything outside the boundaries of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational technology consists of mechanical and intellectual processes that are used to create outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following:
-strategy

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 7

The _______ perspective of organizational design includes the role of the top management decision maker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ perspective of organizational design includes...

Question 8

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on contemporary organizational design. These multiple factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) technology. 
B) people. 
C) staying in touch with customers. 
D) synergistic structure. 
E) global organization. 
A) technology. 
B) people. 
C) staying in touch with customers. 
D) synergistic structure. 
E) global organization.

Question 9

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the relationship between size and organization design.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between size and organi

Question 10

Match the following:
-environmental uncertainty

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 11

Janice's personal values affect her decisions regarding strategies, which in turn influence the organization's structure. Which of the following perspectives account for these relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Technological design 
B) Strategic choice 
C) Structural imperatives 
D) Organic structuring 
E) Environmental design 
A) Technological design 
B) Strategic choice 
C) Structural imperatives 
D) Organic structuring 
E) Environmental design

Question 12

The aim of _______ is to fundamentally change the way everybody in the organization conceives his or her role.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The aim of _______ is to fundamentally...

Question 13

The matrix organizational design attempts to combine four different disparate designs to gain the benefits of each design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many cultures still take a traditional view of organization structure not unlike the approaches used in the USA during the days of classical organization theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The organizational environment is comprised of all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Other organizations 
B) Customers 
C) Government 
D) Unemployment rate 
E) Employees 
A) Other organizations 
B) Customers 
C) Government 
D) Unemployment rate 
E) Employees

Question 16

Match the following:
-general and 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

Discuss when a matrix design most appropriate? Discuss and give examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this design.

Accepted Answer

A matrix design is most appropriate when

Question 18

Organizational ______ is a popular trend aimed at reducing the size of corporate staffs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational ______ is a popular trend aimed...

Question 19

The structural imperatives approach to organization design follows a universal perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Rethinking the organization is a process for restructuring that throws out traditional assumptions that organizations should be structured with boxes and horizontal and vertical lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n) ____ relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Match the following: -social subsystem

A(n) ____ subsystem includes the interpersonal relationships that develop among people in organizations.

The organizational environment consists of everything outside the boundaries of the organization.

Organizational technology consists of mechanical and intellectual processes that are used to create outputs.

Match the following: -strategy

The _______ perspective of organizational design includes the role of the top management decision maker.

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on contemporary organizational design. These multiple factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the relationship between size and organization design.

Match the following: -environmental uncertainty

Janice's personal values affect her decisions regarding strategies, which in turn influence the organization's structure. Which of the following perspectives account for these relationships?

The aim of _______ is to fundamentally change the way everybody in the organization conceives his or her role.

The matrix organizational design attempts to combine four different disparate designs to gain the benefits of each design.

Many cultures still take a traditional view of organization structure not unlike the approaches used in the USA during the days of classical organization theory.

The organizational environment is comprised of all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Match the following: -general and task environment

Discuss when a matrix design most appropriate? Discuss and give examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this design.

Organizational ______ is a popular trend aimed at reducing the size of corporate staffs.

The structural imperatives approach to organization design follows a universal perspective.

Rethinking the organization is a process for restructuring that throws out traditional assumptions that organizations should be structured with boxes and horizontal and vertical lines.

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

A(n) ____ relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Match the following: -social subsystem

A(n) ____ subsystem includes the interpersonal relationships that develop among people in organizations.

The organizational environment consists of everything outside the boundaries of the organization.

Organizational technology consists of mechanical and intellectual processes that are used to create outputs.

Match the following: -strategy

The _______ perspective of organizational design includes the role of the top management decision maker.

Managers must consider the impact of multiple factors on contemporary organizational design. These multiple factors include all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe, discuss, and give examples of the relationship between size and organization design.

Match the following: -environmental uncertainty

Janice's personal values affect her decisions regarding strategies, which in turn influence the organization's structure. Which of the following perspectives account for these relationships?

The aim of _______ is to fundamentally change the way everybody in the organization conceives his or her role.

The matrix organizational design attempts to combine four different disparate designs to gain the benefits of each design.

Many cultures still take a traditional view of organization structure not unlike the approaches used in the USA during the days of classical organization theory.

The organizational environment is comprised of all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Match the following: -general and task environment

Discuss when a matrix design most appropriate? Discuss and give examples of the advantages and disadvantages of this design.

Organizational ______ is a popular trend aimed at reducing the size of corporate staffs.

The structural imperatives approach to organization design follows a universal perspective.

Rethinking the organization is a process for restructuring that throws out traditional assumptions that organizations should be structured with boxes and horizontal and vertical lines.

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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