Question 1

Coordination of work activities is:

Accepted Answer

A) required whenever there is division of labor. 
B) required only in team-based organizations. 
C) required whenever the organization has more than approximately 100 employees. 
D) required only when organizations operate in complex environments. 
E) discouraged in organizations as it leads to a high degree of interdependence among employees. 
A) required whenever there is division of labor. 
B) required only in team-based organizations. 
C) required whenever the organization has more than approximately 100 employees. 
D) required only when organizations operate in complex environments. 
E) discouraged in organizations as it leads to a high degree of interdependence among employees.

Question 2

Explain the two fundamental requirements of organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

All organizational structures include tw

Question 3

Temporary cross-functional teams can be used to encourage informal communication as a coordinating mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

"Structure follows strategy" means that organizational designers should base their choice of structure on the implications of their strategic decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify what kinds of environments that mechanistic and organic organizational structures are best for, and explain why.

Accepted Answer

As a general rule, mechanistic structure

Question 6

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in a(n) _____ structure, but this structure is costly to maintain due to the need for ongoing interpersonal skill training.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) centralized 
C) team-based 
D) functional 
E) divisional 
A) mechanistic 
B) centralized 
C) team-based 
D) functional 
E) divisional

Question 7

If a company's strategy is to compete through innovation, a more organic structure is preferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Accepted Answer

A) is a form of coordination. 
B) is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
C) tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D) is unnecessary in large organizations. 
E) is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures. 
A) is a form of coordination. 
B) is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
C) tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D) is unnecessary in large organizations. 
E) is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures.

Question 9

Tall hierarchies encourage employee empowerment and engagement because they focus power around employees rather than managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When work is divided among people, a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following fundamental requirements do all organizational structures have?

Accepted Answer

A) Flatter span of control and decentralization 
B) Division of labor and coordination 
C) Decentralization and divisionalization 
D) Coordination and decentralization 
E) Centralization and outsourcing 
A) Flatter span of control and decentralization 
B) Division of labor and coordination 
C) Decentralization and divisionalization 
D) Coordination and decentralization 
E) Centralization and outsourcing

Question 12

To increase work efficiency and make it easier to match employee competencies with job requirements, companies:

Accepted Answer

A) divide work into more specialized jobs. 
B) rely on formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism. 
C) rely on a narrow span of control. 
D) centralize decision making. 
E) rely on formal hierarchy and a narrow span of control. 
A) divide work into more specialized jobs. 
B) rely on formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism. 
C) rely on a narrow span of control. 
D) centralize decision making. 
E) rely on formal hierarchy and a narrow span of control.

Question 13

The two fundamental requirements of all organizational structures are divisionalization and decentralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When tasks have high variability and low analyzability, a mechanistic structure works better than an organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Team-based organizational structures are usually found:

Accepted Answer

A) in the manufacturing operations of larger divisionalized structures. 
B) in organizations that organize employees around distinct regions of the country or world. 
C) in matrix organizations. 
D) in government departments and agencies. 
E) in stand-alone organizations that have no other organizational structures. 
A) in the manufacturing operations of larger divisionalized structures. 
B) in organizations that organize employees around distinct regions of the country or world. 
C) in matrix organizations. 
D) in government departments and agencies. 
E) in stand-alone organizations that have no other organizational structures.

Question 16

A divisionalized structure is recommended mainly for:

Accepted Answer

A) stable environments. 
B) diverse environments. 
C) munificent environments. 
D) integrated environments. 
E) simple environments. 
A) stable environments. 
B) diverse environments. 
C) munificent environments. 
D) integrated environments. 
E) simple environments.

Question 17

Discuss the problems with the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure has several well-kn

Question 18

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Creative Advertising Corp.wants its 100 employees to work together around specific clients yet maintain an equal emphasis on alignment with their skill specializations (advertising, graphics, copywriting and public relations).Which of the following organizational structures would work best for Creative Advertising Corp.?

Accepted Answer

A) Geographical divisional structure 
B) Simple structure with client-based divisional structure 
C) Network structure 
D) Client-based divisionalized form 
E) Matrix structure that overlays project teams with a functional structure 
A) Geographical divisional structure 
B) Simple structure with client-based divisional structure 
C) Network structure 
D) Client-based divisionalized form 
E) Matrix structure that overlays project teams with a functional structure

Question 20

All employees working in a matrix organization have two bosses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Coordination of work activities is:

Explain the two fundamental requirements of organizational structures.

Temporary cross-functional teams can be used to encourage informal communication as a coordinating mechanism.

"Structure follows strategy" means that organizational designers should base their choice of structure on the implications of their strategic decisions.

Identify what kinds of environments that mechanistic and organic organizational structures are best for, and explain why.

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in a(n) _____ structure, but this structure is costly to maintain due to the need for ongoing interpersonal skill training.

If a company's strategy is to compete through innovation, a more organic structure is preferred.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Tall hierarchies encourage employee empowerment and engagement because they focus power around employees rather than managers.

When work is divided among people, a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Which of the following fundamental requirements do all organizational structures have?

To increase work efficiency and make it easier to match employee competencies with job requirements, companies:

The two fundamental requirements of all organizational structures are divisionalization and decentralization.

When tasks have high variability and low analyzability, a mechanistic structure works better than an organic structure.

Team-based organizational structures are usually found:

A divisionalized structure is recommended mainly for:

Discuss the problems with the matrix structure.

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

All employees working in a matrix organization have two bosses.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 13: Designing Organizational Structures

Coordination of work activities is:

Explain the two fundamental requirements of organizational structures.

Temporary cross-functional teams can be used to encourage informal communication as a coordinating mechanism.

"Structure follows strategy" means that organizational designers should base their choice of structure on the implications of their strategic decisions.

Identify what kinds of environments that mechanistic and organic organizational structures are best for, and explain why.

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in a(n) _____ structure, but this structure is costly to maintain due to the need for ongoing interpersonal skill training.

If a company's strategy is to compete through innovation, a more organic structure is preferred.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Tall hierarchies encourage employee empowerment and engagement because they focus power around employees rather than managers.

When work is divided among people, a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Which of the following fundamental requirements do all organizational structures have?

To increase work efficiency and make it easier to match employee competencies with job requirements, companies:

The two fundamental requirements of all organizational structures are divisionalization and decentralization.

When tasks have high variability and low analyzability, a mechanistic structure works better than an organic structure.

Team-based organizational structures are usually found:

A divisionalized structure is recommended mainly for:

Discuss the problems with the matrix structure.

When work activities are too complex to standardize through extensive training for employees, companies need to coordinate work effort through precise job descriptions.

All employees working in a matrix organization have two bosses.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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