Question 1

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-formal organization

Accepted Answer

A) a manager's ability to exert influence 
B) the official organizational structure 
C) the establishment of one authority figure for each task 
D) the department with authority to help, assist, guide, and serve 
E) George Washington's reply, "I can not tell a lie, I did chop down the cherry tree."
F)the department associated with the core of work
G)Tom reports to Mary, Mary reports to John, John reports...
H)first-line supervisors making important organizational decisions
I)a total of seven subordinates report to the department chairperson
J)various departments dispersed throughout the city, state, or nation 
A) a manager's ability to exert influence 
B) the official organizational structure 
C) the establishment of one authority figure for each task 
D) the department with authority to help, assist, guide, and serve 
E) George Washington's reply, "I can not tell a lie, I did chop down the cherry tree."
F)the department associated with the core of work
G)Tom reports to Mary, Mary reports to John, John reports...
H)first-line supervisors making important organizational decisions
I)a total of seven subordinates report to the department chairperson
J)various departments dispersed throughout the city, state, or nation B

Question 2

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-geographical departmentalization

Accepted Answer

A) a manager's ability to exert influence 
B) the official organizational structure 
C) the establishment of one authority figure for each task 
D) the department with authority to help, assist, guide, and serve 
E) George Washington's reply, "I can not tell a lie, I did chop down the cherry tree."
F)the department associated with the core of work
G)Tom reports to Mary, Mary reports to John, John reports...
H)first-line supervisors making important organizational decisions
I)a total of seven subordinates report to the department chairperson
J)various departments dispersed throughout the city, state, or nation 
A) a manager's ability to exert influence 
B) the official organizational structure 
C) the establishment of one authority figure for each task 
D) the department with authority to help, assist, guide, and serve 
E) George Washington's reply, "I can not tell a lie, I did chop down the cherry tree."
F)the department associated with the core of work
G)Tom reports to Mary, Mary reports to John, John reports...
H)first-line supervisors making important organizational decisions
I)a total of seven subordinates report to the department chairperson
J)various departments dispersed throughout the city, state, or nation J

Question 3

Simply stated,organizing is a managerial deployment of people,ideas,and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-product departmentalization

Accepted Answer

A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization 
A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization

Question 5

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-line authority

Accepted Answer

A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization 
A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding span of control?

Accepted Answer

A) The "ideal" span of control is five to eight persons. 
B) There is no "ideal" span of control. 
C) The proper span is never more than 15 persons. 
D) The smaller the span the better. 
A) The "ideal" span of control is five to eight persons. 
B) There is no "ideal" span of control. 
C) The proper span is never more than 15 persons. 
D) The smaller the span the better.

Question 7

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-legitimate power

Accepted Answer

A) the opposite of coercive power 
B) a basis for authority 
C) shrinking the work staff 
D) based upon fear 
E) similar to position power
F)retention of authority
G)another term for rightsizing
H)subdividing tasks into separate jobs
I)having superior skill and knowledge
J)based upon personality or charisma 
A) the opposite of coercive power 
B) a basis for authority 
C) shrinking the work staff 
D) based upon fear 
E) similar to position power
F)retention of authority
G)another term for rightsizing
H)subdividing tasks into separate jobs
I)having superior skill and knowledge
J)based upon personality or charisma

Question 8

Line departments exercise ____________ authority,and staff departments exercise ____________ ____________ authority.

Accepted Answer

A) complete;partial 
B) functional;centralized 
C) direct;indirect 
D) service;centralized 
A) complete;partial 
B) functional;centralized 
C) direct;indirect 
D) service;centralized

Question 9

An advantage of specialization is that work can be performed more efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-functional authority

Accepted Answer

A) an unwritten code of conduct for group members 
B) action taken by the informal group to encourage conformity to an established norm 
C) taking orders from two superiors would violate 
D) a graphic illustration of the informal organization 
E) dividing an organization into subunits or compartments based upon specific features
F)the managerial function that follows planning
G)teen clothing dress shop(s) in a large department store or shopping mall
H)using an outside agency to handle payroll
I)the authority for temporary and unique situations only
J)similar to division of labor 
A) an unwritten code of conduct for group members 
B) action taken by the informal group to encourage conformity to an established norm 
C) taking orders from two superiors would violate 
D) a graphic illustration of the informal organization 
E) dividing an organization into subunits or compartments based upon specific features
F)the managerial function that follows planning
G)teen clothing dress shop(s) in a large department store or shopping mall
H)using an outside agency to handle payroll
I)the authority for temporary and unique situations only
J)similar to division of labor

Question 11

Staff authority is usually indicated on organizational charts by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) solid dark lines 
B) downward arrows 
C) shaded boxes 
D) dotted lines 
A) solid dark lines 
B) downward arrows 
C) shaded boxes 
D) dotted lines

Question 12

Authority is a formal ____________ vested or granted to superiors within organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) condition 
B) opportunity 
C) obligation 
D) right 
A) condition 
B) opportunity 
C) obligation 
D) right

Question 13

There is an absolute relationship or correlation between centralization and span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-centralization

Accepted Answer

A) the opposite of coercive power 
B) a basis for authority 
C) shrinking the work staff 
D) based upon fear 
E) similar to position power
F)retention of authority
G)another term for rightsizing
H)subdividing tasks into separate jobs
I)having superior skill and knowledge
J)based upon personality or charisma 
A) the opposite of coercive power 
B) a basis for authority 
C) shrinking the work staff 
D) based upon fear 
E) similar to position power
F)retention of authority
G)another term for rightsizing
H)subdividing tasks into separate jobs
I)having superior skill and knowledge
J)based upon personality or charisma

Question 15

Which of the following is a type of "supportive" or "assisting" authority?

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) staff 
C) personal 
D) line 
A) functional 
B) staff 
C) personal 
D) line

Question 16

Within the delegation process,a task is ____________ and authority is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) accountable;answerable 
B) delegated;assigned 
C) assigned;delegated 
D) accepted;accountable 
A) accountable;answerable 
B) delegated;assigned 
C) assigned;delegated 
D) accepted;accountable

Question 17

Which of the following is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) Informal power is given/granted by others. 
B) Informal power does not follow formal channels. 
C) Informal power is far less stable than formal authority. 
D) Informal power is assigned by the organization to managers. 
A) Informal power is given/granted by others. 
B) Informal power does not follow formal channels. 
C) Informal power is far less stable than formal authority. 
D) Informal power is assigned by the organization to managers.

Question 18

Specialization of labor refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into separate jobs. 
B) a manager who takes a small amount of simple activities and compiles them to form one complex task. 
C) managers asking their employees what skills are necessary to complete their goals. 
D) the classification of employees into working units. 
A) the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into separate jobs. 
B) a manager who takes a small amount of simple activities and compiles them to form one complex task. 
C) managers asking their employees what skills are necessary to complete their goals. 
D) the classification of employees into working units.

Question 19

The solid lines diagrammed on an organizational chart typically indicate responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-cohesion

Accepted Answer

A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization 
A) direct authority between managers and subordinates 
B) an obligation to accomplish assigned tasks 
C) a graphic illustration of the formal positions and functional work areas of the company 
D) the authority to serve in an advisory capacity 
E) the degree to which group members bond together
F)the formal right to make decisions
G)the produce or meat department in a grocery store
H)the marketing, shipping & receiving, and accounting departments
I)granting decision-making authority to subordinates
J)the spontaneous and natural network of relationships in an organization

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -formal organization

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -geographical departmentalization

Simply stated,organizing is a managerial deployment of people,ideas,and resources.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -product departmentalization

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -line authority

Which of the following is true regarding span of control?

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -legitimate power

Line departments exercise authority,and staff departments exercise authority.

An advantage of specialization is that work can be performed more efficiently.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -functional authority

Staff authority is usually indicated on organizational charts by ____________.

Authority is a formal ____________ vested or granted to superiors within organizations.

There is an absolute relationship or correlation between centralization and span of control.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -centralization

Which of the following is a type of "supportive" or "assisting" authority?

Within the delegation process,a task is and authority is .

Which of the following is not true?

Specialization of labor refers to:

The solid lines diagrammed on an organizational chart typically indicate responsibilities.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -cohesion

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

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Exam 7: Organizing Principles

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -formal organization

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -geographical departmentalization

Simply stated,organizing is a managerial deployment of people,ideas,and resources.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -product departmentalization

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -line authority

Which of the following is true regarding span of control?

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -legitimate power

Line departments exercise ____________ authority,and staff departments exercise ____________ ____________ authority.

An advantage of specialization is that work can be performed more efficiently.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -functional authority

Staff authority is usually indicated on organizational charts by ____________.

Authority is a formal ____________ vested or granted to superiors within organizations.

There is an absolute relationship or correlation between centralization and span of control.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -centralization

Which of the following is a type of "supportive" or "assisting" authority?

Within the delegation process,a task is ____________ and authority is ____________.

Which of the following is not true?

Specialization of labor refers to:

The solid lines diagrammed on an organizational chart typically indicate responsibilities.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -cohesion

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Human Motivation

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters

Line departments exercise authority,and staff departments exercise authority.

Within the delegation process,a task is and authority is .