Question 1

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-mass production technology

Accepted Answer

A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology 
A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology

Question 2

A mechanistic structure is a tight organizational structure characterized by the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) rigidly defined tasks. 
B) formalization. 
C) rules and regulations. 
D) communication is horizontal. 
A) rigidly defined tasks. 
B) formalization. 
C) rules and regulations. 
D) communication is horizontal.

Question 3

The goals of structural flexibility and organizational responsiveness are identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Greiner's organizational life cycle basically depicts significant phases of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational structures are labeled either mechanistic or organic.A mechanistic structure is described as having:

Accepted Answer

A) rigid hierarchical relationships. 
B) decentralized decision making. 
C) few rules and regulations. 
D) informal horizontal communication. 
A) rigid hierarchical relationships. 
B) decentralized decision making. 
C) few rules and regulations. 
D) informal horizontal communication.

Question 6

The amount of cash flow is a tangible asset for shaping organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A process necessary for the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of a business to achieve dramatic improvements in critical,traditional measures of performance is called:

Accepted Answer

A) strategic planning. 
B) reengineering. 
C) organization structure. 
D) decentralization. 
A) strategic planning. 
B) reengineering. 
C) organization structure. 
D) decentralization.

Question 8

Management helps create culture in the following ways except:

Accepted Answer

A) defining the company's mission and goals. 
B) competitive strategies. 
C) identifying the core values. 
D) structuring the work. 
A) defining the company's mission and goals. 
B) competitive strategies. 
C) identifying the core values. 
D) structuring the work.

Question 9

The late Sam Walton's slogan,"The customer is the boss," keeps the culture of Wal-Mart focused on providing high-quality customer service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rules,policies,and procedures are subelements of ____________ organizational arrangements.

Accepted Answer

A) non-standardized 
B) traditional 
C) cosmetic 
D) formal 
A) non-standardized 
B) traditional 
C) cosmetic 
D) formal

Question 11

Which of the following is not a contingency factor that influences organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational strategy 
B) age 
C) delegation 
D) size 
A) organizational strategy 
B) age 
C) delegation 
D) size

Question 12

The incremental steps taken to bring about progress and change is:

Accepted Answer

A) unity of command. 
B) coordination. 
C) coherence. 
D) evolutionary change. 
A) unity of command. 
B) coordination. 
C) coherence. 
D) evolutionary change.

Question 13

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-flexible

Accepted Answer

A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology 
A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology

Question 14

The elements of mechanistic and organic organizations are very similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a company produces a small volume of customized products,it employs large batch technology or mass production technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In what stage of organizational development is the decision making still centralized with the owner and a small inner circle?

Accepted Answer

A) birth stage 
B) midlife stage 
C) youth stage 
D) maturity stage 
A) birth stage 
B) midlife stage 
C) youth stage 
D) maturity stage

Question 17

Most changes introduced by top-level management effect only a select portion of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An analysis of organizational development can provide appropriate feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-mechanistic structure

Accepted Answer

A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology 
A) a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization 
B) the creation of or change to an organization 
C) unit production technology 
D) an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements 
E) an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customers
F)an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused group
G)the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizations
H)the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized products
I)an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organization
J)a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employees
K)an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functions
L)the evolution of an organization
M)an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departments
N)revolutionizing assembly lines
O)the primary characteristic of organic organizations
P)same as mass production technology

Question 20

At the corporate level,the foundation for strategy is leadership and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -mass production technology

A mechanistic structure is a tight organizational structure characterized by the following except:

The goals of structural flexibility and organizational responsiveness are identical.

Greiner's organizational life cycle basically depicts significant phases of change.

Organizational structures are labeled either mechanistic or organic.A mechanistic structure is described as having:

The amount of cash flow is a tangible asset for shaping organizational culture.

A process necessary for the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of a business to achieve dramatic improvements in critical,traditional measures of performance is called:

Management helps create culture in the following ways except:

The late Sam Walton's slogan,"The customer is the boss," keeps the culture of Wal-Mart focused on providing high-quality customer service.

Rules,policies,and procedures are subelements of ____________ organizational arrangements.

Which of the following is not a contingency factor that influences organizational design?

The incremental steps taken to bring about progress and change is:

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -flexible

The elements of mechanistic and organic organizations are very similar.

When a company produces a small volume of customized products,it employs large batch technology or mass production technology.

In what stage of organizational development is the decision making still centralized with the owner and a small inner circle?

Most changes introduced by top-level management effect only a select portion of the organization.

An analysis of organizational development can provide appropriate feedback.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -mechanistic structure

At the corporate level,the foundation for strategy is leadership and control.

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

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 8: Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -mass production technology

A mechanistic structure is a tight organizational structure characterized by the following except:

The goals of structural flexibility and organizational responsiveness are identical.

Greiner's organizational life cycle basically depicts significant phases of change.

Organizational structures are labeled either mechanistic or organic.A mechanistic structure is described as having:

The amount of cash flow is a tangible asset for shaping organizational culture.

A process necessary for the fundamental rethinking and radical redesign of a business to achieve dramatic improvements in critical,traditional measures of performance is called:

Management helps create culture in the following ways except:

The late Sam Walton's slogan,"The customer is the boss," keeps the culture of Wal-Mart focused on providing high-quality customer service.

Rules,policies,and procedures are subelements of ____________ organizational arrangements.

Which of the following is not a contingency factor that influences organizational design?

The incremental steps taken to bring about progress and change is:

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -flexible

The elements of mechanistic and organic organizations are very similar.

When a company produces a small volume of customized products,it employs large batch technology or mass production technology.

In what stage of organizational development is the decision making still centralized with the owner and a small inner circle?

Most changes introduced by top-level management effect only a select portion of the organization.

An analysis of organizational development can provide appropriate feedback.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -mechanistic structure

At the corporate level,the foundation for strategy is leadership and control.

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

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