Question 1

The professional bureaucracy relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most organizations rely on multiple technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy decision making is decentralized and takes place where the expertise is.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) _______ bureaucracy decision making is...

Question 4

The three structural imperatives are _______, technology, and environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three structural imperatives are _______, technology,...

Question 5

Match the following:
-reengineering

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 6

Large-batch production is also known as _______ production.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large-batch production is also known as _______...

Question 7

Match the following:
-simple structure

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 8

The classifications of small-batch, large-batch, and continuous-process production were established by

Accepted Answer

A) Thompson. 
B) Burns and Stalker. 
C) Woodward. 
D) Perrow. 
E) the Aston studies. 
A) Thompson. 
B) Burns and Stalker. 
C) Woodward. 
D) Perrow. 
E) the Aston studies.

Question 9

Burns and Stalker proposed that the ____ determines the best method of structuring the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) alignment of the firm's mission and its goals 
B) rate of change in technology 
C) level of employee satisfaction 
D) intensity of the competition 
E) certainty of market conditions 
A) alignment of the firm's mission and its goals 
B) rate of change in technology 
C) level of employee satisfaction 
D) intensity of the competition 
E) certainty of market conditions

Question 10

Match the following:
-organizational downsizing

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

A(n) ____ structure is characterized by social networks.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) technological 
C) strategically chosen 
D) synergistic 
E) organic 
A) mechanistic 
B) technological 
C) strategically chosen 
D) synergistic 
E) organic

Question 12

Dynamism and complexity combine to create

Accepted Answer

A) organizational structure. 
B) uncertainty. 
C) management. 
D) the environment. 
E) strategy. 
A) organizational structure. 
B) uncertainty. 
C) management. 
D) the environment. 
E) strategy.

Question 13

The structure of large organizations is more influenced by technology than is the structure of small organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved in many different ways. 
B) Managers and employees should work together to design the organization. 
C) Managers should gather input from employees regarding organization design, but should make the decision themselves. 
D) Organization design should be based only on things managers can change, such as size and technology. 
E) Certain organizational structures are designed to work in any situation. 
A) Organizational efficiency and effectiveness can be achieved in many different ways. 
B) Managers and employees should work together to design the organization. 
C) Managers should gather input from employees regarding organization design, but should make the decision themselves. 
D) Organization design should be based only on things managers can change, such as size and technology. 
E) Certain organizational structures are designed to work in any situation.

Question 15

According to Mintzberg, coordination by _______ simply means that workers use informal communication to coordinate with one another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Mintzberg, coordination by _______ simply...

Question 16

Chandler observed that structure follows _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chandler observed that structure follows _______....

Question 17

Global technology variations come in two forms: variations in available technology and variations in attitudes toward technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A virtual organization is a permanent alliance between two or more organizations that band together to accomplish a specific venture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The strategy concept has been refined to include ____ as a key factor in determining the structure of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) the role of the top management decision maker 
B) technology 
C) organizational goals 
D) environmental factors 
E) upper management 
A) the role of the top management decision maker 
B) technology 
C) organizational goals 
D) environmental factors 
E) upper management

Question 20

Match the following:
-rethinking

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

The professional bureaucracy relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Most organizations rely on multiple technologies.

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy decision making is decentralized and takes place where the expertise is.

The three structural imperatives are _______, technology, and environment.

Match the following: -reengineering

Large-batch production is also known as _______ production.

Match the following: -simple structure

The classifications of small-batch, large-batch, and continuous-process production were established by

Burns and Stalker proposed that the ____ determines the best method of structuring the organization.

Match the following: -organizational downsizing

A(n) ____ structure is characterized by social networks.

Dynamism and complexity combine to create

The structure of large organizations is more influenced by technology than is the structure of small organizations.

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

According to Mintzberg, coordination by _______ simply means that workers use informal communication to coordinate with one another.

Chandler observed that structure follows _______.

Global technology variations come in two forms: variations in available technology and variations in attitudes toward technology.

A virtual organization is a permanent alliance between two or more organizations that band together to accomplish a specific venture.

The strategy concept has been refined to include ____ as a key factor in determining the structure of an organization.

Match the following: -rethinking

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 professional bureaucracy relies on standardization of skills as the primary means of coordination.

Most organizations rely on multiple technologies.

In a(n) _______ bureaucracy decision making is decentralized and takes place where the expertise is.

The three structural imperatives are _______, technology, and environment.

Match the following: -reengineering

Large-batch production is also known as _______ production.

Match the following: -simple structure

The classifications of small-batch, large-batch, and continuous-process production were established by

Burns and Stalker proposed that the ____ determines the best method of structuring the organization.

Match the following: -organizational downsizing

A(n) ____ structure is characterized by social networks.

Dynamism and complexity combine to create

The structure of large organizations is more influenced by technology than is the structure of small organizations.

Which of the following best describes the contingency approach to organization design?

According to Mintzberg, coordination by _______ simply means that workers use informal communication to coordinate with one another.

Chandler observed that structure follows _______.

Global technology variations come in two forms: variations in available technology and variations in attitudes toward technology.

A virtual organization is a permanent alliance between two or more organizations that band together to accomplish a specific venture.

The strategy concept has been refined to include ____ as a key factor in determining the structure of an organization.

Match the following: -rethinking

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