Question 1

An excellent way for an informal organization to work for the good of the company is to bring informal leaders into the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Managerial hierarchy refers to the number of subordinates overseen by each supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The nature of the task and the location of the workers affect the size of a manager's span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is a structure in which authority and responsibility are held by a group of workers rather than a single manager?

Accepted Answer

A)  subordinated 
B)  committee 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
A)  subordinated 
B)  committee 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional

Question 5

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is the largest bottler and distributor of Coke products in the world. It is organized around its North America division and its European division. Which of the following types of departmentalization allows CCE to respond to the demands of different markets?

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  geography 
C)  customer 
D)  function 
A)  process 
B)  geography 
C)  customer 
D)  function

Question 6

Since Ibrahim Anguell has six subordinates reporting to him, his span of control is six.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The organization has fewer than 30 employees. 
B)  The company is geographically concentrated. 
C)  The company is operating in a pure competition. 
D)  The company is operating in a dynamic environment. 
A)  The organization has fewer than 30 employees. 
B)  The company is geographically concentrated. 
C)  The company is operating in a pure competition. 
D)  The company is operating in a dynamic environment.

Question 8

What is one weakness of group decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group members may pressure others to conform to decrease the possibility of disagreement. 
B)  Groups tend to generate significantly fewer alternatives than an individual. 
C)  The participation of group members decreases the likelihood that a decision will be accepted by the employees. 
D)  Groups bring less information and knowledge to the decision process. 
A)  Group members may pressure others to conform to decrease the possibility of disagreement. 
B)  Groups tend to generate significantly fewer alternatives than an individual. 
C)  The participation of group members decreases the likelihood that a decision will be accepted by the employees. 
D)  Groups bring less information and knowledge to the decision process.

Question 9

A manager in a centralized organization tends to allow subordinates to assume authority and to make most of the decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the process of grouping jobs so that similar or associated tasks and activities can be coordinated?

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization 
B)  standardization 
C)  centralization 
D)  specialization 
A)  departmentalization 
B)  standardization 
C)  centralization 
D)  specialization

Question 11

Briefly define accountability.

Accepted Answer

responsibi

Question 12

A tall organization structure has few managerial levels and a long chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The line organization is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward?

Accepted Answer

A)  line organization 
B)  functional organization 
C)  staff organization 
D)  matrix organization 
A)  line organization 
B)  functional organization 
C)  staff organization 
D)  matrix organization

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes the managerial hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lower a manager, the more power he or she has. 
B)  The amount of power decreases as you move up the managerial hierarchy. 
C)  The number of employees decreases as you move down the managerial hierarchy. 
D)  The managerial hierarchy is also called the management pyramid. 
A)  The lower a manager, the more power he or she has. 
B)  The amount of power decreases as you move up the managerial hierarchy. 
C)  The number of employees decreases as you move down the managerial hierarchy. 
D)  The managerial hierarchy is also called the management pyramid.

Question 16

Briefly discuss the relationship between division of labour and specialization.

Accepted Answer

Division of labour is the proc

Question 17

What is the difference between span of control and span of management?

Accepted Answer

They are s

Question 18

Hugh Larrimore, Wilson Knight, and Frieda Perez have worked together for 12 years. They always clock in and clock out together. If one of the threesome happens to be late, the others will wait for him or her. What is this commonly accepted behaviour for this informal group?

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational policy 
B)  self-mandated regulation 
C)  work procedure 
D)  group norm 
A)  organizational policy 
B)  self-mandated regulation 
C)  work procedure 
D)  group norm

Question 19

Manufacturers often centralize production and decentralize their financial decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List the three basic types of work teams.

Accepted Answer

problem-solving team

An excellent way for an informal organization to work for the good of the company is to bring informal leaders into the decision-making process.

Managerial hierarchy refers to the number of subordinates overseen by each supervisor.

The nature of the task and the location of the workers affect the size of a manager's span of control.

What is a structure in which authority and responsibility are held by a group of workers rather than a single manager?

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is the largest bottler and distributor of Coke products in the world. It is organized around its North America division and its European division. Which of the following types of departmentalization allows CCE to respond to the demands of different markets?

Since Ibrahim Anguell has six subordinates reporting to him, his span of control is six.

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?

What is one weakness of group decision making?

A manager in a centralized organization tends to allow subordinates to assume authority and to make most of the decisions.

Which of the following is the process of grouping jobs so that similar or associated tasks and activities can be coordinated?

Briefly define accountability.

A tall organization structure has few managerial levels and a long chain of command.

The line organization is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward.

Which of the following is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward?

Which of the following statements best describes the managerial hierarchy?

Briefly discuss the relationship between division of labour and specialization.

What is the difference between span of control and span of management?

Hugh Larrimore, Wilson Knight, and Frieda Perez have worked together for 12 years. They always clock in and clock out together. If one of the threesome happens to be late, the others will wait for him or her. What is this commonly accepted behaviour for this informal group?

Manufacturers often centralize production and decentralize their financial decision making.

List the three basic types of work teams.

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Exam 10: Designing Organizational Structures

An excellent way for an informal organization to work for the good of the company is to bring informal leaders into the decision-making process.

Managerial hierarchy refers to the number of subordinates overseen by each supervisor.

The nature of the task and the location of the workers affect the size of a manager's span of control.

What is a structure in which authority and responsibility are held by a group of workers rather than a single manager?

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) is the largest bottler and distributor of Coke products in the world. It is organized around its North America division and its European division. Which of the following types of departmentalization allows CCE to respond to the demands of different markets?

Since Ibrahim Anguell has six subordinates reporting to him, his span of control is six.

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?

What is one weakness of group decision making?

A manager in a centralized organization tends to allow subordinates to assume authority and to make most of the decisions.

Which of the following is the process of grouping jobs so that similar or associated tasks and activities can be coordinated?

Briefly define accountability.

A tall organization structure has few managerial levels and a long chain of command.

The line organization is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward.

Which of the following is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward?

Which of the following statements best describes the managerial hierarchy?

Briefly discuss the relationship between division of labour and specialization.

What is the difference between span of control and span of management?

Hugh Larrimore, Wilson Knight, and Frieda Perez have worked together for 12 years. They always clock in and clock out together. If one of the threesome happens to be late, the others will wait for him or her. What is this commonly accepted behaviour for this informal group?

Manufacturers often centralize production and decentralize their financial decision making.

List the three basic types of work teams.

Political Environment

Economic Environment

Social Environment

Technological Environment

International Environment

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Understanding the Business

Forms of Business Ownership

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Motivating Employees

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Marketing

Creating Marketing Strategies

Achieving World-class Operations Management

Accounting for Financial Success

Understanding Money and the Canadian Financial System

Finance

Filters