Question 1

Three contingency factors that shape and organisation structure are: _______________ _________________ and _________________.

Accepted Answer

(in no particular or

Question 2

Horizontal structures organise employees based on their work processes rather than on a departmental functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sean works for Better Bloke Paints,an organisation where coordination across organisational units is poor and the units perceive themselves as being in competition with one another for organisational resources.These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Divisional structure 
D)  Team-based structure 
E)  Network structure 
A)  Matrix structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Divisional structure 
D)  Team-based structure 
E)  Network structure

Question 4

The functional structure offers a way to decentralise decision making and provide direction from the teams in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List the advantages and disadvantages of a network structure.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: Global competitive

Question 6

__________ is the duty to perform the task or activity that an employee has been assigned by their senior managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Authority 
D)  Leadership 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Delegation 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Authority 
D)  Leadership 
E)  Span of management

Question 7

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialisation 
D)  Division of labour 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialisation 
D)  Division of labour 
E)  Span of management

Question 8

A task force is a permanent team or committee designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tristate Toasters Corporation has a finance department,a marketing department and a production department.Tristate uses a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  geographic 
C)  divisional 
D)  product-based 
E)  matrix 
A)  functional 
B)  geographic 
C)  divisional 
D)  product-based 
E)  matrix

Question 10

Which of these are brought together as a formal department in the organisation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Permanent teams 
C)  Formal teams 
D)  Ad hoc teams 
E)  Task teams 
A)  Cross-functional teams 
B)  Permanent teams 
C)  Formal teams 
D)  Ad hoc teams 
E)  Task teams

Question 11

A(n)____________________ structure is characterised by an overall broad span of control and relatively few hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ structure is characterised by an overall...

Question 12

An advantage of vertical functional structure is its quick response to external changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vipac Engineers and Scientists Ltd are Australian consultants specialising in a broad range of technology areas,with offices throughout Asia and development laboratories in Australia.According to the text,this company has adopted a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  product-orientated 
B)  divisional 
C)  regimental 
D)  horizontal matrix 
E)  team-based 
A)  product-orientated 
B)  divisional 
C)  regimental 
D)  horizontal matrix 
E)  team-based

Question 14

List the five approaches to departmentalisation.

Accepted Answer

Vertical functional;

Question 15

Work specialisation is the degree to which organisational tasks are subdivided into separate jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The team approach to departmentalisation is a response to:

Accepted Answer

A) lengthy decision making 
B) centralised decision making 
C) the competitive global environment 
D) All of these choices. 
E) A and B. 
A) lengthy decision making 
B) centralised decision making 
C) the competitive global environment 
D) All of these choices. 
E) A and B.

Question 17

A manager's ____________________ refers to their duty to perform the task or activity that they have been assigned by their superior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manager's ____________________ refers to their duty...

Question 18

_____________________ refers to the managerial task of adjusting in synchronising the diverse activities among different individuals and departments,whereas ___________________ is a joint effort between people from two or more departments to produce outcomes that meet a common or shared goal:

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaboration, coordination 
B)  Team structure, network structure 
C)  Divisional structure, team structure 
D)  Coordination, collaboration 
E)  Span of control, span of management 
A)  Collaboration, coordination 
B)  Team structure, network structure 
C)  Divisional structure, team structure 
D)  Coordination, collaboration 
E)  Span of control, span of management

Question 19

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions,but coordination across divisions is often poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Formalisation refers to the process of creating written documentation to direct and control employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Designing Organisation Structure

Three contingency factors that shape and organisation structure are: _______________ _________________ and _________________.

Horizontal structures organise employees based on their work processes rather than on a departmental functions.

Sean works for Better Bloke Paints,an organisation where coordination across organisational units is poor and the units perceive themselves as being in competition with one another for organisational resources.These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures?

The functional structure offers a way to decentralise decision making and provide direction from the teams in the field.

List the advantages and disadvantages of a network structure.

__________ is the duty to perform the task or activity that an employee has been assigned by their senior managers.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

A task force is a permanent team or committee designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

Tristate Toasters Corporation has a finance department,a marketing department and a production department.Tristate uses a __________ structure.

Which of these are brought together as a formal department in the organisation?

A(n)____________________ structure is characterised by an overall broad span of control and relatively few hierarchical levels.

An advantage of vertical functional structure is its quick response to external changes.

Vipac Engineers and Scientists Ltd are Australian consultants specialising in a broad range of technology areas,with offices throughout Asia and development laboratories in Australia.According to the text,this company has adopted a __________ structure.

List the five approaches to departmentalisation.

Work specialisation is the degree to which organisational tasks are subdivided into separate jobs.

The team approach to departmentalisation is a response to:

A manager's ____________________ refers to their duty to perform the task or activity that they have been assigned by their superior.

_____________________ refers to the managerial task of adjusting in synchronising the diverse activities among different individuals and departments,whereas ___________________ is a joint effort between people from two or more departments to produce outcomes that meet a common or shared goal:

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions,but coordination across divisions is often poor.

Formalisation refers to the process of creating written documentation to direct and control employees.

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___ refers to the managerial task of adjusting in synchronising the diverse activities among different individuals and departments,whereas _ is a joint effort between people from two or more departments to produce outcomes that meet a common or shared goal: