Question 1

List the characteristics of a mechanistic system and an organic system.

Accepted Answer

The characteristics of a mechanistic sys

Question 2

A(n)_____ is a type of committee that is responsible for reviewing the major policy and strategy decisions proposed by top management.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus group 
B)  interest group 
C)  cross-functional team 
D)  board of directors 
E)  quality circle 
A)  focus group 
B)  interest group 
C)  cross-functional team 
D)  board of directors 
E)  quality circle

Question 3

Studies conducted by James Worthy on flat versus tall organizations and studies conducted by Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas in the same area have shown conflicting results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organic systems are characterized by rigid delineation of functional duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Committees become more efficient as they grow in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When organizations transition to virtual organizations,leaders must move from a control model to a trust method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the new trends with regard to boards of directors?

Accepted Answer

For many years,boards were used primaril

Question 8

List a few variables affecting an organization's structure.

Accepted Answer

A few variables affecting an organizatio

Question 9

The Internet has greatly impacted today's organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ departmentalization occurs in organizations that maintain physically dispersed and autonomous operations or offices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer 
B)  Product 
C)  Functional 
D)  Process 
E)  Geographic 
A)  Customer 
B)  Product 
C)  Functional 
D)  Process 
E)  Geographic

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about matrix form of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It hampers interdepartmental cooperation. 
B)  It results in the development of a horizontal-line organization for the project within the parent vertical-line structure. 
C)  It is also known as union organization. 
D)  It is difficult to change the mix of people and resources as the project needs change. 
E)  It is relatively difficult for the project members to move back into the functional organization once the project has ended. 
A)  It hampers interdepartmental cooperation. 
B)  It results in the development of a horizontal-line organization for the project within the parent vertical-line structure. 
C)  It is also known as union organization. 
D)  It is difficult to change the mix of people and resources as the project needs change. 
E)  It is relatively difficult for the project members to move back into the functional organization once the project has ended.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of staff function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Sales 
D)  Finance 
E)  Research and development 
A)  Production 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Sales 
D)  Finance 
E)  Research and development

Question 13

Outsourcing increases _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-house skills and provides better control 
B)  time spent on routine areas 
C)  inefficiency in resource allocation 
D)  operating costs 
E)  access to top talent and state-of-the-art technology 
A)  in-house skills and provides better control 
B)  time spent on routine areas 
C)  inefficiency in resource allocation 
D)  operating costs 
E)  access to top talent and state-of-the-art technology

Question 14

As more and more employees become empowered,companies will put lesser emphasis on managing through teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ plays a central role in allowing virtual organizations to form.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertical division of labor 
B)  Span of management 
C)  Team performance 
D)  Information technology 
E)  Location of the company 
A)  Vertical division of labor 
B)  Span of management 
C)  Team performance 
D)  Information technology 
E)  Location of the company

Question 16

Many organizations have abandoned the more traditional line and staff structures in favor of horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To increase the efficiency of a committee,it is important to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the size of the committee large 
B)  communicate the limits of the committee's authority 
C)  select representative members when possible 
D)  avoid selecting members from the same approximate organizational level 
E)  keep information about the expected duration confidential from the temporary committee members 
A)  keep the size of the committee large 
B)  communicate the limits of the committee's authority 
C)  select representative members when possible 
D)  avoid selecting members from the same approximate organizational level 
E)  keep information about the expected duration confidential from the temporary committee members

Question 18

Which of the following is true about virtual organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  They create an imbalance in the employee's professional and personal life. 
B)  They increase the cost of doing business. 
C)  They allow flexibility in business. 
D)  They require employees to be located geographically close to the organization. 
E)  They are traditional organizations that depend less on information technology. 
A)  They create an imbalance in the employee's professional and personal life. 
B)  They increase the cost of doing business. 
C)  They allow flexibility in business. 
D)  They require employees to be located geographically close to the organization. 
E)  They are traditional organizations that depend less on information technology.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about boards of directors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They can be characterized as either inside or outside boards. 
B)  Board members necessarily need to own stock. 
C)  They cannot participate in the day-to-day operations of the organization. 
D)  The role the board plays as an entity should be different for inside boards and outside boards. 
E)  Those who do not hold management positions in the organization cannot be members of boards. 
A)  They can be characterized as either inside or outside boards. 
B)  Board members necessarily need to own stock. 
C)  They cannot participate in the day-to-day operations of the organization. 
D)  The role the board plays as an entity should be different for inside boards and outside boards. 
E)  Those who do not hold management positions in the organization cannot be members of boards.

Question 20

The _____ form of organization is a way of forming project teams within the traditional line-staff organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal 
B)  virtual 
C)  matrix 
D)  product 
E)  customer 
A)  horizontal 
B)  virtual 
C)  matrix 
D)  product 
E)  customer

List the characteristics of a mechanistic system and an organic system.

A(n)_____ is a type of committee that is responsible for reviewing the major policy and strategy decisions proposed by top management.

Studies conducted by James Worthy on flat versus tall organizations and studies conducted by Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas in the same area have shown conflicting results.

Organic systems are characterized by rigid delineation of functional duties.

Committees become more efficient as they grow in size.

When organizations transition to virtual organizations,leaders must move from a control model to a trust method.

What are the new trends with regard to boards of directors?

List a few variables affecting an organization's structure.

The Internet has greatly impacted today's organizational structures.

_____ departmentalization occurs in organizations that maintain physically dispersed and autonomous operations or offices.

Which of the following statements is true about matrix form of organization?

Which of the following is an example of staff function?

Outsourcing increases _____.

As more and more employees become empowered,companies will put lesser emphasis on managing through teams.

_____ plays a central role in allowing virtual organizations to form.

Many organizations have abandoned the more traditional line and staff structures in favor of horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

To increase the efficiency of a committee,it is important to _____.

Which of the following is true about virtual organizations?

Which of the following is true about boards of directors?

The _____ form of organization is a way of forming project teams within the traditional line-staff organization.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

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Exam 9: Organizational Structure

List the characteristics of a mechanistic system and an organic system.

A(n)_____ is a type of committee that is responsible for reviewing the major policy and strategy decisions proposed by top management.

Studies conducted by James Worthy on flat versus tall organizations and studies conducted by Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas in the same area have shown conflicting results.

Organic systems are characterized by rigid delineation of functional duties.

Committees become more efficient as they grow in size.

When organizations transition to virtual organizations,leaders must move from a control model to a trust method.

What are the new trends with regard to boards of directors?

List a few variables affecting an organization's structure.

The Internet has greatly impacted today's organizational structures.

_____ departmentalization occurs in organizations that maintain physically dispersed and autonomous operations or offices.

Which of the following statements is true about matrix form of organization?

Which of the following is an example of staff function?

Outsourcing increases _____.

As more and more employees become empowered,companies will put lesser emphasis on managing through teams.

_____ plays a central role in allowing virtual organizations to form.

Many organizations have abandoned the more traditional line and staff structures in favor of horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

To increase the efficiency of a committee,it is important to _____.

Which of the following is true about virtual organizations?

Which of the following is true about boards of directors?

The _____ form of organization is a way of forming project teams within the traditional line-staff organization.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

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