Question 1

A team-based organizational structure usually has:

Accepted Answer

A) a wide span of control. 
B) self-directed work teams. 
C) groups of employees with cross-functional skills. 
D) an organic structure. 
E) all of these features. 
A) a wide span of control. 
B) self-directed work teams. 
C) groups of employees with cross-functional skills. 
D) an organic structure. 
E) all of these features.

Question 2

Informal communication is a coordination mechanism only in small and a few medium-sized organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which organizational design element is most closely related to standardization as a coordinating mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) Departmentalization 
B) Span of control 
C) Formalization 
D) Centralization 
E) Division of labour 
A) Departmentalization 
B) Span of control 
C) Formalization 
D) Centralization 
E) Division of labour

Question 4

A consumer products firm with a functional structure is expanding from a single product line into several diverse product groups,with most sales within the one country.What form of departmentalization should it eventually adopt to manage the new conditions most effectively?

Accepted Answer

A) Divisional geographic structure 
B) Network structure 
C) Matrix structure 
D) Divisional product structure 
E) Keep the functional structure 
A) Divisional geographic structure 
B) Network structure 
C) Matrix structure 
D) Divisional product structure 
E) Keep the functional structure

Question 5

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with:

Accepted Answer

A) a network structure. 
B) project teams. 
C) a simple structure. 
D) a mechanistic structure. 
E) another functional structure. 
A) a network structure. 
B) project teams. 
C) a simple structure. 
D) a mechanistic structure. 
E) another functional structure.

Question 6

Most organizations begin with centralized structures and become more decentralized as they grow larger and divide work into more specialized functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dividing work into more specialized jobs tends to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase training costs. 
B) reduce work efficiency. 
C) reduce the opportunity to match people with appropriate jobs. 
D) do all of these things. 
E) do none of these things. 
A) increase training costs. 
B) reduce work efficiency. 
C) reduce the opportunity to match people with appropriate jobs. 
D) do all of these things. 
E) do none of these things.

Question 8

Employees working in some the matrix organizational structures report to two bosses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A network structure:

Accepted Answer

A) operates within a larger organization with a divisionalized structure. 
B) offers the flexibility to realign its structure with changing environmental requirements. 
C) is a variation of a divisionalized structure. 
D) exists within most small and large organizations. 
E) is none of these. 
A) operates within a larger organization with a divisionalized structure. 
B) offers the flexibility to realign its structure with changing environmental requirements. 
C) is a variation of a divisionalized structure. 
D) exists within most small and large organizations. 
E) is none of these.

Question 10

A mechanistic structure is decentralized,has a narrow span of control and little formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Divisionalized structure 
B) Functional structure 
C) Simple structure 
D) Matrix structure 
E) Network structure 
A) Divisionalized structure 
B) Functional structure 
C) Simple structure 
D) Matrix structure 
E) Network structure

Question 13

Job descriptions,goal setting,and training are applications of coordination through standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A corporation that connects work processes around the world,rather than replicating them within each country or region is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A) trans-global. 
B) trans-national. 
C) multi-national. 
D) globally integrated enterprise. 
E) globally virtual enterprise. 
A) trans-global. 
B) trans-national. 
C) multi-national. 
D) globally integrated enterprise. 
E) globally virtual enterprise.

Question 15

Formalization represents the establishment of standardization as a coordinating mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A wholesale grocery business operates in one city and provides one service-stocking retailers with fresh produce.The company wants to ensure that employees develop expertise in their skill specialization and that these specializations are used efficiently.What form of departmentalization would be most appropriate here?

Accepted Answer

A) Simple structure 
B) Matrix structure 
C) Geographic divisional structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Product divisional structure 
A) Simple structure 
B) Matrix structure 
C) Geographic divisional structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Product divisional structure

Question 17

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

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 19

Job descriptions and training are examples of coordination through standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

Accepted Answer

A) an organization becomes so complex that senior executives cannot process all the decisions that significantly influence the business. 
B) corporate leaders want more consistent decisions across all work units. 
C) corporate leaders want to increase consistency and reduce costs across the organization. 
D) all of these occur. 
E) none of these occur. 
A) an organization becomes so complex that senior executives cannot process all the decisions that significantly influence the business. 
B) corporate leaders want more consistent decisions across all work units. 
C) corporate leaders want to increase consistency and reduce costs across the organization. 
D) all of these occur. 
E) none of these occur.

A team-based organizational structure usually has:

Informal communication is a coordination mechanism only in small and a few medium-sized organizations.

Which organizational design element is most closely related to standardization as a coordinating mechanism?

A consumer products firm with a functional structure is expanding from a single product line into several diverse product groups,with most sales within the one country.What form of departmentalization should it eventually adopt to manage the new conditions most effectively?

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with:

Most organizations begin with centralized structures and become more decentralized as they grow larger and divide work into more specialized functions.

Dividing work into more specialized jobs tends to:

Employees working in some the matrix organizational structures report to two bosses.

A network structure:

A mechanistic structure is decentralized,has a narrow span of control and little formalization.

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Job descriptions,goal setting,and training are applications of coordination through standardization.

A corporation that connects work processes around the world,rather than replicating them within each country or region is classified as a:

Formalization represents the establishment of standardization as a coordinating mechanism.

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks.

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

Job descriptions and training are examples of coordination through standardization.

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

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

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Exam 13: Designing Organizational Structures

A team-based organizational structure usually has:

Informal communication is a coordination mechanism only in small and a few medium-sized organizations.

Which organizational design element is most closely related to standardization as a coordinating mechanism?

A consumer products firm with a functional structure is expanding from a single product line into several diverse product groups,with most sales within the one country.What form of departmentalization should it eventually adopt to manage the new conditions most effectively?

Some types of matrix structure overlay a functional structure with:

Most organizations begin with centralized structures and become more decentralized as they grow larger and divide work into more specialized functions.

Dividing work into more specialized jobs tends to:

Employees working in some the matrix organizational structures report to two bosses.

A network structure:

A mechanistic structure is decentralized,has a narrow span of control and little formalization.

Organizations can move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

Which organizational structure actually consists of several organizations?

Job descriptions,goal setting,and training are applications of coordination through standardization.

A corporation that connects work processes around the world,rather than replicating them within each country or region is classified as a:

Formalization represents the establishment of standardization as a coordinating mechanism.

The best organizational structure depends on the variety and analyzability of the tasks.

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

Job descriptions and training are examples of coordination through standardization.

Decentralization is more likely to occur when:

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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