Question 1

Line departments provide help and assistance to others through the use of their authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Organizational activities are derived from the company's plans and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-functional definition

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 4

Wider spans of control and fewer levels of management typically mean decentralized decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are two types of organizational authority: formal and informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The potential problem areas associated with the informal organization include the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) develops pressure for conformity. 
B) supports a strong philosophy of management. 
C) creates conflict. 
D) resists change. 
A) develops pressure for conformity. 
B) supports a strong philosophy of management. 
C) creates conflict. 
D) resists change.

Question 7

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-division of labor

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

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-decentralization

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

Question 9

"I need to check up on my subordinates" exemplifies a common comment throughout decentralized organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

More and more organizations use decentralization as a means to achieving:

Accepted Answer

A) labor union growth. 
B) management downsizing. 
C) division of labor. 
D) greater productivity. 
A) labor union growth. 
B) management downsizing. 
C) division of labor. 
D) greater productivity.

Question 11

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-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 12

When an organization downsizes,this is referred to as shrinking:

Accepted Answer

A) the size of the company. 
B) the amount of expenditures a company has. 
C) the number of employees. 
D) the number of employees and the size of the company. 
A) the size of the company. 
B) the amount of expenditures a company has. 
C) the number of employees. 
D) the number of employees and the size of the company.

Question 13

The ideal span of control is five to eight subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Customer departmentalization groups activities and responsibilities based on the specialized activities such as finance,marketing,production,and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-downsizing

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 16

Which of the following is an example of the informal organization at work?

Accepted Answer

A) obeying rules 
B) following procedures 
C) discussing personal issues 
D) respecting authority 
A) obeying rules 
B) following procedures 
C) discussing personal issues 
D) respecting authority

Question 17

Efficient managers need not be concerned with the informal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The management principle of specialization of labor is purely theoretical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the options below with the correct phrase:
-responsibility

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 20

When considering the appropriate span of control for each manager,you must consider ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) manager's experience 
B) subordinates' qualifications 
C) subordinates' experience 
D) all of the above 
A) manager's experience 
B) subordinates' qualifications 
C) subordinates' experience 
D) all of the above

Line departments provide help and assistance to others through the use of their authority.

Organizational activities are derived from the company's plans and objectives.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -functional definition

Wider spans of control and fewer levels of management typically mean decentralized decision making.

There are two types of organizational authority: formal and informal.

The potential problem areas associated with the informal organization include the following except:

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -division of labor

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -decentralization

"I need to check up on my subordinates" exemplifies a common comment throughout decentralized organizations.

More and more organizations use decentralization as a means to achieving:

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -authority

When an organization downsizes,this is referred to as shrinking:

The ideal span of control is five to eight subordinates.

Customer departmentalization groups activities and responsibilities based on the specialized activities such as finance,marketing,production,and human resources.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -downsizing

Which of the following is an example of the informal organization at work?

Efficient managers need not be concerned with the informal organization.

The management principle of specialization of labor is purely theoretical.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -responsibility

When considering the appropriate span of control for each manager,you must consider ____________.

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

Line departments provide help and assistance to others through the use of their authority.

Organizational activities are derived from the company's plans and objectives.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -functional definition

Wider spans of control and fewer levels of management typically mean decentralized decision making.

There are two types of organizational authority: formal and informal.

The potential problem areas associated with the informal organization include the following except:

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -division of labor

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -decentralization

"I need to check up on my subordinates" exemplifies a common comment throughout decentralized organizations.

More and more organizations use decentralization as a means to achieving:

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -authority

When an organization downsizes,this is referred to as shrinking:

The ideal span of control is five to eight subordinates.

Customer departmentalization groups activities and responsibilities based on the specialized activities such as finance,marketing,production,and human resources.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -downsizing

Which of the following is an example of the informal organization at work?

Efficient managers need not be concerned with the informal organization.

The management principle of specialization of labor is purely theoretical.

Match the options below with the correct phrase: -responsibility

When considering the appropriate span of control for each manager,you must consider ____________.

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