Question 1

The organizational structure is the framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the project manager is located outside the departments being coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mass production is characterized by high centralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Unity of direction 
B) Unity of command 
C) Work specialization 
D) Division of labor 
E) Span of management 
A) Unity of direction 
B) Unity of command 
C) Work specialization 
D) Division of labor 
E) Span of management

Question 5

Which types of teams most are appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and the organization needs flexibility to cope with an uncertain environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Tight 
B) Mechanistic 
C) Horizontal 
D) Functional 
E) Vertical 
A) Tight 
B) Mechanistic 
C) Horizontal 
D) Functional 
E) Vertical

Question 6

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual 
A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual

Question 7

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace, Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a ______.

Accepted Answer

A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) wide span of control 
D) high degree of centralization 
E) matrix structure 
A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) wide span of control 
D) high degree of centralization 
E) matrix structure

Question 8

A task force is a temporary team or committee formed to solve a specific short-term problem involving several departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow, and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor _______.

Accepted Answer

A) coordination 
B) planning 
C) motivating 
D) leading 
E) controlling 
A) coordination 
B) planning 
C) motivating 
D) leading 
E) controlling

Question 10

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Disadvantages include the foll

Question 11

Compare and contrast authority, responsibility, accountability, and delegation.

Accepted Answer

Authority is defined as the formal and l

Question 12

__________ is characterized by intangible outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) Service technology 
B) Mass production 
C) Large-batch production 
D) Small-batch production 
E) Continuous process production 
A) Service technology 
B) Mass production 
C) Large-batch production 
D) Small-batch production 
E) Continuous process production

Question 13

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual 
A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual

Question 14

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual 
A) Vertical 
B) Divisional 
C) Team 
D) Matrix 
E) Virtual

Question 15

List the three basic types of production technology.

Accepted Answer

1.Small-batch and unit prod

Question 16

A __________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ structure has a wide span,...

Question 17

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

Accepted Answer

1.Global competit

Question 19

List three disadvantages of the virtual network structure.

Accepted Answer

Disadvantages include the foll

Question 20

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The organizational structure is the framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the project manager is located outside the departments being coordinated.

Mass production is characterized by high centralization.

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

Which types of teams most are appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and the organization needs flexibility to cope with an uncertain environment?

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace, Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a ______.

A task force is a temporary team or committee formed to solve a specific short-term problem involving several departments.

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow, and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor _______.

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Compare and contrast authority, responsibility, accountability, and delegation.

__________ is characterized by intangible outputs.

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

List the three basic types of production technology.

A __________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals in a stable environment.

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

List three disadvantages of the virtual network structure.

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 7: Designing Organization Structure

The organizational structure is the framework in which the organization defines how tasks are divided, resources are deployed, and departments are coordinated.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the project manager is located outside the departments being coordinated.

Mass production is characterized by high centralization.

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

Which types of teams most are appropriate when the primary goal is innovation and the organization needs flexibility to cope with an uncertain environment?

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace, Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a ______.

A task force is a temporary team or committee formed to solve a specific short-term problem involving several departments.

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow, and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor _______.

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Compare and contrast authority, responsibility, accountability, and delegation.

__________ is characterized by intangible outputs.

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

Which structure is illustrated in this diagram?

List the three basic types of production technology.

A __________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals in a stable environment.

List three advantages of the virtual network structure.

List three disadvantages of the virtual network structure.

Collaboration refers to the managerial task of adjusting and synchronizing the diverse activities among different individuals and departments.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters