Question 1

Likert developed a framework that characterized organizations in terms of eight processes.What are they?

Accepted Answer

Likert developed a framework that charac

Question 2

A strength of Likert's System design is that it finds one best way to design an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes the situational view of organization design?

Accepted Answer

A) The appropriate organization design should be based on the behaviorist perspective. 
B) The appropriate organization design uses the bureaucratic model. 
C) The appropriate organization design depends on the circumstances. 
D) The appropriate organization design is similar to System 4. 
E) The appropriate organization design uses the hybrid approach. 
A) The appropriate organization design should be based on the behaviorist perspective. 
B) The appropriate organization design uses the bureaucratic model. 
C) The appropriate organization design depends on the circumstances. 
D) The appropriate organization design is similar to System 4. 
E) The appropriate organization design uses the hybrid approach.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the team,virtual,and learning organizations.

Accepted Answer

Team, virtual, and learning organization

Question 5

Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms of organizational ____________________: stable (one that remains relatively constant over time)and unstable (subject to uncertainty and rapid change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms...

Question 6

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Accepted Answer

A) centralization increases. 
B) specialization decreases. 
C) fewer standing plans are used. 
D) the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E) there is a tendency to change to process technology. 
A) centralization increases. 
B) specialization decreases. 
C) fewer standing plans are used. 
D) the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E) there is a tendency to change to process technology.

Question 7

Differentiation is the degree to which various subunits must work together in a coordinated fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Woodward considered continuous-process technology simple compared to large-batch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A cost leadership strategy would necessitate a centralized organization design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely on a(n)____________________ reporting system to better monitor the performance of individual units within the firm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely...

Question 11

A dentist office with one dentist will likely follow

Accepted Answer

A) functional departmentalization. 
B) mechanistic design. 
C) single-product strategy. 
D) related diversification to spur growth. 
E) All of these choices 
A) functional departmentalization. 
B) mechanistic design. 
C) single-product strategy. 
D) related diversification to spur growth. 
E) All of these choices

Question 12

Lawrence and Lorsch used what two primary dimensions to characterize organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Dimension and flexibility 
B) Stability and uncertainty 
C) Integration and differentiation 
D) Autonomy and responsibility 
E) Organic and mechanistic 
A) Dimension and flexibility 
B) Stability and uncertainty 
C) Integration and differentiation 
D) Autonomy and responsibility 
E) Organic and mechanistic

Question 13

With the use of ____ strategy,no logical connection between organization design and strategy is required.

Accepted Answer

A) inspector 
B) analyzer 
C) defender 
D) reactor 
E) prospector 
A) inspector 
B) analyzer 
C) defender 
D) reactor 
E) prospector

Question 14

Describe how the Aston studies define the impact of organization size on organization design.Include a discussion of the organizational life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The Aston studies, conducted in the 1970

Question 15

With ____ technology,products are produced in small quantities and made to customers' specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) large-batch 
B) continuous-process 
C) standardized 
D) unit 
E) mass-production 
A) large-batch 
B) continuous-process 
C) standardized 
D) unit 
E) mass-production

Question 16

Woodward found that successful firms employing small-batch and continuous-process technologies are similar to which of the following organization designs?

Accepted Answer

A) System 1 
B) System 4 
C) Matrix design 
D) Mechanistic design 
E) Bureaucracy 
A) System 1 
B) System 4 
C) Matrix design 
D) Mechanistic design 
E) Bureaucracy

Question 17

One of the primary strengths of a bureaucratic form of organization structure is how it prevents favoritism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the work of Lawrence and Lorsch,in organization design

Accepted Answer

A) the more unstable the environment, the less the firm should differentiate. 
B) the more differentiated a firm, the greater the requirement for integration. 
C) each unit of an organization faces its own peculiar environment. 
D) organic designs are almost invariably more effective, regardless of the environment. 
E) there is little relationship between the environment and the appropriate organization design. 
A) the more unstable the environment, the less the firm should differentiate. 
B) the more differentiated a firm, the greater the requirement for integration. 
C) each unit of an organization faces its own peculiar environment. 
D) organic designs are almost invariably more effective, regardless of the environment. 
E) there is little relationship between the environment and the appropriate organization design.

Question 19

Organization ____ refers to the manner in which an organization's structural components are arranged to manage the total organization.

Accepted Answer

A) design 
B) structure 
C) development 
D) behavior 
E) management 
A) design 
B) structure 
C) development 
D) behavior 
E) management

Question 20

The CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch,Michael Jeffries,is personally in control of the company,to include interviewing ad models and approving every detail of store operations.Normally this is only possible in companies much smaller than A&F.Based on Jeffries' level of control,which of the following organization designs would you expect it to use?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 12: Managing Organization Design

Likert developed a framework that characterized organizations in terms of eight processes.What are they?

A strength of Likert's System design is that it finds one best way to design an organization.

Which of the following BEST describes the situational view of organization design?

Compare and contrast the team,virtual,and learning organizations.

Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms of organizational ____________________: stable (one that remains relatively constant over time)and unstable (subject to uncertainty and rapid change.

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Differentiation is the degree to which various subunits must work together in a coordinated fashion.

Woodward considered continuous-process technology simple compared to large-batch technology.

A cost leadership strategy would necessitate a centralized organization design.

Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely on a(n)____________________ reporting system to better monitor the performance of individual units within the firm.

A dentist office with one dentist will likely follow

Lawrence and Lorsch used what two primary dimensions to characterize organizations?

With the use of ____ strategy,no logical connection between organization design and strategy is required.

Describe how the Aston studies define the impact of organization size on organization design.Include a discussion of the organizational life cycle.

With ____ technology,products are produced in small quantities and made to customers' specifications.

Woodward found that successful firms employing small-batch and continuous-process technologies are similar to which of the following organization designs?

One of the primary strengths of a bureaucratic form of organization structure is how it prevents favoritism.

According to the work of Lawrence and Lorsch,in organization design

Organization ____ refers to the manner in which an organization's structural components are arranged to manage the total organization.

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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