Question 1

It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design,____________ follows ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) function;form 
B) structure;strategy 
C) planning;actions 
D) competition;cooperation 
A) function;form 
B) structure;strategy 
C) planning;actions 
D) competition;cooperation

Question 2

Organizational cultures are very similar throughout various industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Change,to be effective,must be carefully planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employee morale is the psychological barometer of organizational climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A tight,rigid,formal,and centralized structure of an organization is called a mechanistic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organizational design equates to creation as re-organizational design equates to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"The customer is always right" and "Productivity through people" are considered examples of corporate cultural ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) statements of principle 
B) stories 
C) slogans 
D) symbols 
A) statements of principle 
B) stories 
C) slogans 
D) symbols

Question 8

Organizational training integrates new ideas into established systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Organizational climates stem from organizational cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A mechanistic organizational structure that exists in an unstable environment will be too ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) restrictive 
B) loose 
C) common 
D) flexible 
A) restrictive 
B) loose 
C) common 
D) flexible

Question 11

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-social media

Accepted Answer

A) a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes 
B) comprised of opposing forces 
C) a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions 
D) I can rely on you...and you can rely on me! 
E) an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefs
F)crisis, spontaneous management
G)the actuator of change
H)melt it down, change it, and refreeze it
I)an alteration in the work environment
J)the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improve
K)the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employees
L)happens overnight
M)it takes a long time to occur
N)small batch technology
O)a set of online technologies enabling collaboration 
A) a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes 
B) comprised of opposing forces 
C) a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions 
D) I can rely on you...and you can rely on me! 
E) an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefs
F)crisis, spontaneous management
G)the actuator of change
H)melt it down, change it, and refreeze it
I)an alteration in the work environment
J)the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improve
K)the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employees
L)happens overnight
M)it takes a long time to occur
N)small batch technology
O)a set of online technologies enabling collaboration

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes 
B) comprised of opposing forces 
C) a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions 
D) I can rely on you...and you can rely on me! 
E) an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefs
F)crisis, spontaneous management
G)the actuator of change
H)melt it down, change it, and refreeze it
I)an alteration in the work environment
J)the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improve
K)the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employees
L)happens overnight
M)it takes a long time to occur
N)small batch technology
O)a set of online technologies enabling collaboration 
A) a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes 
B) comprised of opposing forces 
C) a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions 
D) I can rely on you...and you can rely on me! 
E) an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefs
F)crisis, spontaneous management
G)the actuator of change
H)melt it down, change it, and refreeze it
I)an alteration in the work environment
J)the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improve
K)the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employees
L)happens overnight
M)it takes a long time to occur
N)small batch technology
O)a set of online technologies enabling collaboration

Question 13

Organizational cultures are basically ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) technologies 
B) revolutions 
C) subcultures 
D) systems 
A) technologies 
B) revolutions 
C) subcultures 
D) systems

Question 14

Norms and values are social contributions to the organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mass production technology is used to produce a large volume of standardized products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizational design includes uncommon and non-related elements such as positions and departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managers build organizational structures to achieve objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-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 19

The most complex type of organizational learning is referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) double-handed 
B) double-up 
C) double-effort 
D) double-looped 
A) double-handed 
B) double-up 
C) double-effort 
D) double-looped

Question 20

Management consultant Larry Greiner contends that it takes a(n)____________ for an organization to evolve to the next phase of growth.

Accepted Answer

A) crisis 
B) opportunity 
C) loss of sales 
D) increase of profits 
A) crisis 
B) opportunity 
C) loss of sales 
D) increase of profits

It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design, follows .

Organizational cultures are very similar throughout various industries.

Change,to be effective,must be carefully planned.

Employee morale is the psychological barometer of organizational climates.

A tight,rigid,formal,and centralized structure of an organization is called a mechanistic structure.

Organizational design equates to creation as re-organizational design equates to change.

"The customer is always right" and "Productivity through people" are considered examples of corporate cultural ____________.

Organizational training integrates new ideas into established systems.

Organizational climates stem from organizational cultures.

A mechanistic organizational structure that exists in an unstable environment will be too ____________.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -social media

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

Organizational cultures are basically ____________.

Norms and values are social contributions to the organization's culture.

Mass production technology is used to produce a large volume of standardized products.

Organizational design includes uncommon and non-related elements such as positions and departments.

Managers build organizational structures to achieve objectives.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -technology

The most complex type of organizational learning is referred to as ____________.

Management consultant Larry Greiner contends that it takes a(n)____________ for an organization to evolve to the next phase of growth.

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

Exam 8: Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design,____________ follows ____________.

Organizational cultures are very similar throughout various industries.

Change,to be effective,must be carefully planned.

Employee morale is the psychological barometer of organizational climates.

A tight,rigid,formal,and centralized structure of an organization is called a mechanistic structure.

Organizational design equates to creation as re-organizational design equates to change.

"The customer is always right" and "Productivity through people" are considered examples of corporate cultural ____________.

Organizational training integrates new ideas into established systems.

Organizational climates stem from organizational cultures.

A mechanistic organizational structure that exists in an unstable environment will be too ____________.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -social media

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

Organizational cultures are basically ____________.

Norms and values are social contributions to the organization's culture.

Mass production technology is used to produce a large volume of standardized products.

Organizational design includes uncommon and non-related elements such as positions and departments.

Managers build organizational structures to achieve objectives.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -technology

The most complex type of organizational learning is referred to as ____________.

Management consultant Larry Greiner contends that it takes a(n)____________ for an organization to evolve to the next phase of growth.

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

It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design, follows .