Question 1

The divisional (M-Form)design is based on unrelated diversification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

Accepted Answer

continuously

Question 3

____________________ is the total number of full-time or full-time-equivalent employees.

Accepted Answer

Organizational size

Question 4

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Speedo operates in a fairly stable environment,Burns and Stalker would agree that the ____ design would be best for Speedo.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) matrix 
D) System 3 
E) hybrid 
A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) matrix 
D) System 3 
E) hybrid

Question 6

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's choice of charity.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

Accepted Answer

A) Too many rules 
B) No specialization of labor 
C) No clear chain of command 
D) A narrow span of management 
E) An appropriate social distance between supervisor and subordinate 
A) Too many rules 
B) No specialization of labor 
C) No clear chain of command 
D) A narrow span of management 
E) An appropriate social distance between supervisor and subordinate

Question 7

A small-town police force has six patrol officers,two radio dispatch operators,two supervisors,and one police chief.At any time,three patrol officers,one radio operator,and one supervisor are on duty.The police chief works from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m.Because of the size of the organization,a patrol officer can expect to deal with cases of vandalism,car theft,shoplifting,assault and battery,domestic disputes,broken traffic signals,and auto wrecks during a typical shift.Which of the following statements describes a problem that occurs because the police force does not use a bureaucratic organization design?

Accepted Answer

A) Its organization is rigid and inflexible. 
B) Appropriate social distances are maintained. 
C) Assumptions about employee loyalty are unrealistic. 
D) Its organizational efficiency is much less than it could be. 
E) Officers must work in a dynamic environment. 
A) Its organization is rigid and inflexible. 
B) Appropriate social distances are maintained. 
C) Assumptions about employee loyalty are unrealistic. 
D) Its organizational efficiency is much less than it could be. 
E) Officers must work in a dynamic environment.

Question 8

Staples print shop prints whatever the customer requests.What class of technology does it use?

Accepted Answer

A) Downsized 
B) Unit production 
C) Mass production 
D) Continuous process 
E) Decentralized 
A) Downsized 
B) Unit production 
C) Mass production 
D) Continuous process 
E) Decentralized

Question 9

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

Accepted Answer

A) classical and scientific. 
B) administrative and classical. 
C) bureaucratic and behavioral. 
D) bureaucratic and scientific. 
E) behavioral and administrative. 
A) classical and scientific. 
B) administrative and classical. 
C) bureaucratic and behavioral. 
D) bureaucratic and scientific. 
E) behavioral and administrative.

Question 10

To be successful,Glamour magazine must respond to the latest fads and inform their readers of upcoming trends in fashion.This need for flexibility indicates that a(n)____ design is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) System 1 
C) hybrid 
D) matrix 
E) mechanistic 
A) organic 
B) System 1 
C) hybrid 
D) matrix 
E) mechanistic

Question 11

WMC Corporation uses a departmentalized structure based on different product groups set up as profit centers.The general managers of these profit centers report to a central corporate group that serves as a holding company.This is a ____ organization design.

Accepted Answer

A) conglomerate (H-form) 
B) divisional (M-form) 
C) functional (U-form) 
D) matrix 
E) global 
A) conglomerate (H-form) 
B) divisional (M-form) 
C) functional (U-form) 
D) matrix 
E) global

Question 12

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

Bureaucracy has both advantages and disa

Question 13

Managers need to recognize that when they approach ____________________ organization design from a strategic perspective rather than simply allowing it to evolve haphazardly and without forethought,they can reap important advantages,including the development of expatriate managers and enhanced organizational flexibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Managers need to recognize that when they...

Question 14

____ are internal organizational factors that can influence the organization design selection.

Accepted Answer

A) Organization size and the organizational environment 
B) Slack resources and technology employed 
C) Technology employed and the organizational environment 
D) Organization size and the technology employed 
E) Slack resources and size 
A) Organization size and the organizational environment 
B) Slack resources and technology employed 
C) Technology employed and the organizational environment 
D) Organization size and the technology employed 
E) Slack resources and size

Question 15

Briefly describe the matrix form of organization design.List its advantages and disadvantages.This structural form is most likely to be used under what conditions?

Accepted Answer

The matrix form of organization design i

Question 16

A System 4 design emphasizes

Accepted Answer

A) open and extensive interaction processes. 
B) supportive relationships. 
C) group decision making. 
D) high-performance goals. 
E) All of these choices 
A) open and extensive interaction processes. 
B) supportive relationships. 
C) group decision making. 
D) high-performance goals. 
E) All of these choices

Question 17

The existence of which of the following factors would most likely make the implementation of a matrix organization design inadvisable?

Accepted Answer

A) A need to process large amounts of information 
B) Strong pressure from the environment for more than one structural design 
C) Several similar businesses owned by one corporation 
D) A shortage of personnel with strong marketing skills 
E) A lack of funds to hire adequate staff personnel 
A) A need to process large amounts of information 
B) Strong pressure from the environment for more than one structural design 
C) Several similar businesses owned by one corporation 
D) A shortage of personnel with strong marketing skills 
E) A lack of funds to hire adequate staff personnel

Question 18

A(n)____ organization is one that has little or no formal structure.

Accepted Answer

A) team 
B) hybrid 
C) nonfunctional 
D) virtual 
E) e-created 
A) team 
B) hybrid 
C) nonfunctional 
D) virtual 
E) e-created

Question 19

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A) continuous-process 
B) unit 
C) specialization 
D) large-batch 
E) niche 
A) continuous-process 
B) unit 
C) specialization 
D) large-batch 
E) niche

Question 20

Volkswagen makes automobiles.It uses ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A) large-batch 
B) continuous-process 
C) unit 
D) System 4 
E) mass-customization 
A) large-batch 
B) continuous-process 
C) unit 
D) System 4 
E) mass-customization

The divisional (M-Form)design is based on unrelated diversification.

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

____________________ is the total number of full-time or full-time-equivalent employees.

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Speedo operates in a fairly stable environment,Burns and Stalker would agree that the ____ design would be best for Speedo.

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's choice of charity.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

Staples print shop prints whatever the customer requests.What class of technology does it use?

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

To be successful,Glamour magazine must respond to the latest fads and inform their readers of upcoming trends in fashion.This need for flexibility indicates that a(n)____ design is appropriate.

WMC Corporation uses a departmentalized structure based on different product groups set up as profit centers.The general managers of these profit centers report to a central corporate group that serves as a holding company.This is a ____ organization design.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy?

____ are internal organizational factors that can influence the organization design selection.

Briefly describe the matrix form of organization design.List its advantages and disadvantages.This structural form is most likely to be used under what conditions?

A System 4 design emphasizes

The existence of which of the following factors would most likely make the implementation of a matrix organization design inadvisable?

A(n)____ organization is one that has little or no formal structure.

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Volkswagen makes automobiles.It uses ____ technology.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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Exam 12: Managing Organization Design

The divisional (M-Form)design is based on unrelated diversification.

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

____________________ is the total number of full-time or full-time-equivalent employees.

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Speedo operates in a fairly stable environment,Burns and Stalker would agree that the ____ design would be best for Speedo.

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's choice of charity.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

Staples print shop prints whatever the customer requests.What class of technology does it use?

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

To be successful,Glamour magazine must respond to the latest fads and inform their readers of upcoming trends in fashion.This need for flexibility indicates that a(n)____ design is appropriate.

WMC Corporation uses a departmentalized structure based on different product groups set up as profit centers.The general managers of these profit centers report to a central corporate group that serves as a holding company.This is a ____ organization design.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bureaucracy?

____ are internal organizational factors that can influence the organization design selection.

Briefly describe the matrix form of organization design.List its advantages and disadvantages.This structural form is most likely to be used under what conditions?

A System 4 design emphasizes

The existence of which of the following factors would most likely make the implementation of a matrix organization design inadvisable?

A(n)____ organization is one that has little or no formal structure.

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Volkswagen makes automobiles.It uses ____ technology.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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