Question 1

A divisional (M-form)organization design is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) product departmentalization. 
B) divisional vice presidents. 
C) required cooperation between divisions. 
D) divisional autonomy. 
E) an opportunity for coordination of activities and shared resources. 
A) product departmentalization. 
B) divisional vice presidents. 
C) required cooperation between divisions. 
D) divisional autonomy. 
E) an opportunity for coordination of activities and shared resources.

Question 2

The divisional (M-Form)design is used by an organization with a set of unrelated businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following industries uses large-batch technology?

Accepted Answer

A) The diamond industry 
B) Fashion designers 
C) Furniture manufacturers 
D) Builders of sports arenas 
E) All of these choices 
A) The diamond industry 
B) Fashion designers 
C) Furniture manufacturers 
D) Builders of sports arenas 
E) All of these choices

Question 4

With respect to organization design,the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With respect to organization design,the conversion process...

Question 5

System ____________________ design is similar to the bureaucratic model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of System ____________________ design is similar to the...

Question 6

Which of the following organization designs is frequently the result of pressure to share resources?

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix 
B) Hybrid 
C) Functional (U-form) 
D) Divisional (M-form) 
E) Conglomerate (H-form) 
A) Matrix 
B) Hybrid 
C) Functional (U-form) 
D) Divisional (M-form) 
E) Conglomerate (H-form)

Question 7

A portfolio approach will influence organization design by determining the

Accepted Answer

A) number of SBUs. 
B) autonomy of the SBUs. 
C) production quotas of the SBUs. 
D) human resource policies of the SBUs. 
E) technology utilized by the SBUs. 
A) number of SBUs. 
B) autonomy of the SBUs. 
C) production quotas of the SBUs. 
D) human resource policies of the SBUs. 
E) technology utilized by the SBUs.

Question 8

The appropriate degree of specialization can vary,but not the appropriate span of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Landon Corporation has three divisions that are very closely related and functional departments for personnel and information systems.Landon is using a hybrid design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organization designs in which two or more of the most common forms of organization design are combined are called ____________________ organization designs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organization designs in which two or more...

Question 11

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a characteristic of Weber's bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A) It tends to be rigid and inflexible. 
B) It works better in stable environments. 
C) It was the starting point for later organization design research. 
D) It created labor unions. 
E) It stated employees should be protected from arbitrary dismissal. 
A) It tends to be rigid and inflexible. 
B) It works better in stable environments. 
C) It was the starting point for later organization design research. 
D) It created labor unions. 
E) It stated employees should be protected from arbitrary dismissal.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate reflection of the relationship between organizations and organization design?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization design is used to manage the total organization. 
B) Once an organization is designed, the organization changes little. 
C) Organization design for large organizations is extremely complex compared to that for smaller organizations. 
D) Organization design is the overall pattern of the structural components that make up an organization. 
E) Organization design is influenced by many of the same factors that influence an organization's structure. 
A) Organization design is used to manage the total organization. 
B) Once an organization is designed, the organization changes little. 
C) Organization design for large organizations is extremely complex compared to that for smaller organizations. 
D) Organization design is the overall pattern of the structural components that make up an organization. 
E) Organization design is influenced by many of the same factors that influence an organization's structure.

Question 13

Briefly describe the relationship between organizational strategy and organization design.Be sure to include the effects at each level of strategy.

Accepted Answer

Organizational strategy and organization

Question 14

Briefly describe how Lawrence and Lorsch extended the work done by Burns and Stalker on the impact of the environment on organization design.

Accepted Answer

Lawrence and Lorsch extended the work do

Question 15

As it was developed by Burns and Stalker,the ____ design is most like System 4.

Accepted Answer

A) conglomerate 
B) organic 
C) matrix 
D) hybrid 
E) functional 
A) conglomerate 
B) organic 
C) matrix 
D) hybrid 
E) functional

Question 16

Harley-Davidson is known for its motorcycle division,but it also owns a company that makes Holiday Rambler motor homes,another that manufactures parcel delivery vans,and another that makes truck bodies.Each of its businesses is operated by an independent general manager,but its performance is evaluated by the financial staff at the corporate office.This is an example of which organization design?

Accepted Answer

A) Conglomerate (H-form) 
B) Divisional (M-form) 
C) Functional (U-form) 
D) Hybrid 
E) Matrix 
A) Conglomerate (H-form) 
B) Divisional (M-form) 
C) Functional (U-form) 
D) Hybrid 
E) Matrix

Question 17

When the product is manufactured in assembly-line fashion,____________________ or mass-production technology is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the product is manufactured in assembly-line...

Question 18

Which of the following exemplifies the definition of technology in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Converting iron ore into steel 
B) Creating a work of art from paint and canvas 
C) Creating a website for a business start up 
D) Transforming lumber into fine furniture 
E) All of these choices 
A) Converting iron ore into steel 
B) Creating a work of art from paint and canvas 
C) Creating a website for a business start up 
D) Transforming lumber into fine furniture 
E) All of these choices

Question 19

The Pizza Place makes only pizza and sells only pizza,drinks,and prepackaged snacks.This is an example of the ____ organization design.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The matrix organization design violates Fayol's principle of unity of command,which states that each subordinate should report to one and only one superior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Managing Organization Design

A divisional (M-form)organization design is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

The divisional (M-Form)design is used by an organization with a set of unrelated businesses.

Which of the following industries uses large-batch technology?

With respect to organization design,the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

System ____________________ design is similar to the bureaucratic model.

Which of the following organization designs is frequently the result of pressure to share resources?

A portfolio approach will influence organization design by determining the

The appropriate degree of specialization can vary,but not the appropriate span of management.

The Landon Corporation has three divisions that are very closely related and functional departments for personnel and information systems.Landon is using a hybrid design.

Organization designs in which two or more of the most common forms of organization design are combined are called ____________________ organization designs.

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a characteristic of Weber's bureaucracy?

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate reflection of the relationship between organizations and organization design?

Briefly describe the relationship between organizational strategy and organization design.Be sure to include the effects at each level of strategy.

Briefly describe how Lawrence and Lorsch extended the work done by Burns and Stalker on the impact of the environment on organization design.

As it was developed by Burns and Stalker,the ____ design is most like System 4.

When the product is manufactured in assembly-line fashion,____________________ or mass-production technology is used.

Which of the following exemplifies the definition of technology in the text?

The Pizza Place makes only pizza and sells only pizza,drinks,and prepackaged snacks.This is an example of the ____ organization design.

The matrix organization design violates Fayol's principle of unity of command,which states that each subordinate should report to one and only one superior.

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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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