Question 1

Logically,if strategy changes,then structure must change accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The divisional structure focuses the ____________ on results for the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) employees,division 
B) managers,function 
C) employees,customers 
D) customers,product 
A) employees,division 
B) managers,function 
C) employees,customers 
D) customers,product

Question 3

Internal sources of change includes the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) environmental scanning. 
B) managerial policies or styles. 
C) systems and procedures. 
D) technology. 
A) environmental scanning. 
B) managerial policies or styles. 
C) systems and procedures. 
D) technology.

Question 4

Weekly department discussion meetings regarding important issues would be which type of technique for overcoming resistance to change?

Accepted Answer

A) advance warning 
B) sensitivity 
C) security 
D) open communication 
A) advance warning 
B) sensitivity 
C) security 
D) open communication

Question 5

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-management by reaction

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 6

The most potentially powerful approach to organizational design is the ____________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) network 
B) matrix 
C) divisional 
D) team 
A) network 
B) matrix 
C) divisional 
D) team

Question 7

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

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 8

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-change agent

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) strategy 
B) size 
C) age 
D) function 
A) strategy 
B) size 
C) age 
D) function

Question 10

The determination of organic and mechanistic structural designs is dependent upon the use of unrelated variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A personal awareness and understanding of an organization's culture is nurtured from ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) technological advancements 
B) industrialized processes 
C) written communication only 
D) explicit and implicit means 
A) technological advancements 
B) industrialized processes 
C) written communication only 
D) explicit and implicit means

Question 12

The stability and predictability of the environment has an indirect bearing on the ability of the organization to function effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The principle factor for determining the size of small or large organizations is the number of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) departments 
B) profits/sales/inventories 
C) employees 
D) divisions 
A) departments 
B) profits/sales/inventories 
C) employees 
D) divisions

Question 14

Mutual trust includes which two essential ingredients?

Accepted Answer

A) strong leadership,intelligent subordinate 
B) intelligence,respect 
C) liking,reason 
D) sense of adequacy,personal security 
A) strong leadership,intelligent subordinate 
B) intelligence,respect 
C) liking,reason 
D) sense of adequacy,personal security

Question 15

Change originates only from internal sources of organizational environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Structure is subsequent to strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The organization's objectives,strategies,personal characteristics,and interrelationships of managers all make up the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) informal structure 
B) dominant coalition 
C) formal structure 
D) recessive coalition 
A) informal structure 
B) dominant coalition 
C) formal structure 
D) recessive coalition

Question 18

Price wars by major petroleum companies,as well as various airlines,are known as ____________ environmental sources of change.

Accepted Answer

A) price fighting 
B) external 
C) price fixing 
D) internal 
A) price fighting 
B) external 
C) price fixing 
D) internal

Question 19

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-small batch 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 20

Top-level managers may participate in discussions about strategic or structural changes,but they are unlikely to make decisions about these issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Logically,if strategy changes,then structure must change accordingly.

The divisional structure focuses the on results for the .

Internal sources of change includes the following except:

Weekly department discussion meetings regarding important issues would be which type of technique for overcoming resistance to change?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -management by reaction

The most potentially powerful approach to organizational design is the ____________ structure.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -change agent

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

The determination of organic and mechanistic structural designs is dependent upon the use of unrelated variables.

A personal awareness and understanding of an organization's culture is nurtured from ____________.

The stability and predictability of the environment has an indirect bearing on the ability of the organization to function effectively.

The principle factor for determining the size of small or large organizations is the number of ____________.

Mutual trust includes which two essential ingredients?

Change originates only from internal sources of organizational environments.

Structure is subsequent to strategy.

The organization's objectives,strategies,personal characteristics,and interrelationships of managers all make up the ____________.

Price wars by major petroleum companies,as well as various airlines,are known as ____________ environmental sources of change.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -small batch technology

Top-level managers may participate in discussions about strategic or structural changes,but they are unlikely to make decisions about these issues.

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

Logically,if strategy changes,then structure must change accordingly.

The divisional structure focuses the ____________ on results for the ____________.

Internal sources of change includes the following except:

Weekly department discussion meetings regarding important issues would be which type of technique for overcoming resistance to change?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -management by reaction

The most potentially powerful approach to organizational design is the ____________ structure.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -change agent

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

The determination of organic and mechanistic structural designs is dependent upon the use of unrelated variables.

A personal awareness and understanding of an organization's culture is nurtured from ____________.

The stability and predictability of the environment has an indirect bearing on the ability of the organization to function effectively.

The principle factor for determining the size of small or large organizations is the number of ____________.

Mutual trust includes which two essential ingredients?

Change originates only from internal sources of organizational environments.

Structure is subsequent to strategy.

The organization's objectives,strategies,personal characteristics,and interrelationships of managers all make up the ____________.

Price wars by major petroleum companies,as well as various airlines,are known as ____________ environmental sources of change.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -small batch technology

Top-level managers may participate in discussions about strategic or structural changes,but they are unlikely to make decisions about these issues.

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

The divisional structure focuses the on results for the .