Question 1

What type of departmentalization should a large multinational organization adopt?

Accepted Answer

This question basically requires student

Question 2

Integrator roles do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase formalization and centralization. 
B) They support informal communication as a coordinating mechanism. 
C) They reduce the need for virtual corporations. 
D) They increase the amount of formal hierarchy. 
E) They do none of these things. 
A) They increase formalization and centralization. 
B) They support informal communication as a coordinating mechanism. 
C) They reduce the need for virtual corporations. 
D) They increase the amount of formal hierarchy. 
E) They do none of these things.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT typically a problem with a functional structure?

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A) It tends to increase dysfunctional conflict across work units. 
B) It requires higher levels of interdependence than simple or divisionalized forms,thereby increasing potentially dysfunctional conflict. 
C) It is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department. 
D) Employees are less likely to develop a broader understanding of the business. 
E) It puts more emphasis on subunit goals than on organizational goals. 
A) It tends to increase dysfunctional conflict across work units. 
B) It requires higher levels of interdependence than simple or divisionalized forms,thereby increasing potentially dysfunctional conflict. 
C) It is more difficult to directly supervise employees within each department. 
D) Employees are less likely to develop a broader understanding of the business. 
E) It puts more emphasis on subunit goals than on organizational goals.

Question 4

In a typical network structure,several satellite organizations are bee-hived around a core firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

Accepted Answer

A) Span of control 
B) Formalization 
C) Centralization 
D) Departmentalization 
E) Organizational grouping 
A) Span of control 
B) Formalization 
C) Centralization 
D) Departmentalization 
E) Organizational grouping

Question 7

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The primary source of environmental diversity or uncertainty mainly determines the best form of divisional structure an organization should adopt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While preparing for a final examination in organizational behaviour,you and a student in another class review the important information regarding organizational structure and design.During the conversation,the other student suggests that just about everything you need to know about organizational structure can be based on knowing the different types of departmentalization.In other words,all of the key features of organizational structure,including a structure's fundamental requirements and elements,are found in descriptions of functional structure,divisionalized structure and other forms of departmentalization.Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Accepted Answer

It is generally FALSE to say that depart

Question 12

Mechanistic structures operate best in stable environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Formalization in organizational structures tends to:

Accepted Answer

A) reduce organizational flexibility. 
B) undermine organizational learning and creativity. 
C) make rules and procedures the focus of attention rather than serving stakeholders. 
D) have all of these outcomes 
E) reduce organizational flexibility AND make some employees feel alienated and powerless,but doesn't usually make rules and procedures the focus of attention. 
A) reduce organizational flexibility. 
B) undermine organizational learning and creativity. 
C) make rules and procedures the focus of attention rather than serving stakeholders. 
D) have all of these outcomes 
E) reduce organizational flexibility AND make some employees feel alienated and powerless,but doesn't usually make rules and procedures the focus of attention.

Question 14

A divisionalized structure has all of the following problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it increases the amount of duplication. 
B) it reduces cooperation across groups. 
C) it limits the ability to expand operations. 
D) it underutilizes resources. 
E) it creates 'silos of knowledge' whereby information is not shared with other units. 
A) it increases the amount of duplication. 
B) it reduces cooperation across groups. 
C) it limits the ability to expand operations. 
D) it underutilizes resources. 
E) it creates 'silos of knowledge' whereby information is not shared with other units.

Question 15

Organizational structures are tools for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The number of layers in an organization's hierarchy depends on the number of people employed and the average span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What must senior executives,functional managers,and project leaders do to make a matrix structure more effective?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of matrix structures i

Question 18

Which organizational structure has the ability to reshape itself quickly to fit immediate client needs?

Accepted Answer

A) network structure 
B) Simple 
C) Divisional 
D) Matrix 
E) None of these 
A) network structure 
B) Simple 
C) Divisional 
D) Matrix 
E) None of these

Question 19

A divisionalized structure works best where the organization:

Accepted Answer

A) has few employees. 
B) operates in one market with one product and one client group. 
C) wants to assign the most power to executives responsible for technical expertise in the organization. 
D) is expanding into several distinct product and/or client groups. 
E) wants to maintain a strong centralized control over business activities. 
A) has few employees. 
B) operates in one market with one product and one client group. 
C) wants to assign the most power to executives responsible for technical expertise in the organization. 
D) is expanding into several distinct product and/or client groups. 
E) wants to maintain a strong centralized control over business activities.

Question 20

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

Accepted Answer

A network structure is an alliance of se

What type of departmentalization should a large multinational organization adopt?

Integrator roles do which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT typically a problem with a functional structure?

In a typical network structure,several satellite organizations are bee-hived around a core firm.

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

The primary source of environmental diversity or uncertainty mainly determines the best form of divisional structure an organization should adopt.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Mechanistic structures operate best in stable environments.

Formalization in organizational structures tends to:

A divisionalized structure has all of the following problems EXCEPT:

Organizational structures are tools for change.

The number of layers in an organization's hierarchy depends on the number of people employed and the average span of control.

What must senior executives,functional managers,and project leaders do to make a matrix structure more effective?

Which organizational structure has the ability to reshape itself quickly to fit immediate client needs?

A divisionalized structure works best where the organization:

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

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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Exam 13: Designing Organizational Structures

What type of departmentalization should a large multinational organization adopt?

Integrator roles do which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT typically a problem with a functional structure?

In a typical network structure,several satellite organizations are bee-hived around a core firm.

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Which organizational design element determines how employees and their activities are grouped together?

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

The primary source of environmental diversity or uncertainty mainly determines the best form of divisional structure an organization should adopt.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Mechanistic structures operate best in stable environments.

Formalization in organizational structures tends to:

A divisionalized structure has all of the following problems EXCEPT:

Organizational structures are tools for change.

The number of layers in an organization's hierarchy depends on the number of people employed and the average span of control.

What must senior executives,functional managers,and project leaders do to make a matrix structure more effective?

Which organizational structure has the ability to reshape itself quickly to fit immediate client needs?

A divisionalized structure works best where the organization:

What is a network structure? Why do some writers believe that a network structure is an effective design for global competition?

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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