Question 1

Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  authority. 
D)  span of management. 
E)  leadership. 
A)  delegation. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  authority. 
D)  span of management. 
E)  leadership.

Question 3

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

(1) Greater change and uncertainty in th

Question 5

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing...

Question 7

The ____________________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ refers to a clearly defined...

Question 8

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 9, managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the formal and legitimate right...

Question 11

Scenario - Javier Gomez
Javier is a veteran manager with Pixel International, Inc. (PII). Recently PII purchased a small business in the printing industry. Javier has been assigned the task of managing this new acquisition and is currently deciding how best to design its structure. Currently, employees are assigned to one of three departments, including sales, production, and legal defense.
-Current departmentalization of Javier's new division can be characterized primarily as

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  vertical functional. 
B)  divisional. 
C)  horizontal matrix. 
D)  team-based. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

Typically, project managers have authority over ____ but not over ____ assigned to it.

Accepted Answer

A)  people, the project 
B)  the project, people 
C)  resources, the project 
D)  people, other resources 
E)  finances, products 
A)  people, the project 
B)  the project, people 
C)  resources, the project 
D)  people, other resources 
E)  finances, products

Question 13

Organizational structure includes which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure. 
A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure.

Question 14

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Division of labor is also known as...

Question 15

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a ____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based 
A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ structure is the grouping of...

Question 17

With a cost leadership strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be

Accepted Answer

A)  cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  All of these. 
A)  cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  All of these.

Question 19

The organization chart

Accepted Answer

A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
A)  shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure. 
B)  is a visual representation of the organization's structure. 
C)  details the formal reporting relationships that exist within an organization. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  both shows the characteristics of the organization's vertical structure and is a visual representation of the organization's structure.

Question 20

In a matrix approach to departmentalization, two chains of command exist, with top priority given to the team managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

The ____________________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 9, managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

____________________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Typically, project managers have authority over but not over assigned to it.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a ____ structure.

A(n) ____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

With a cost leadership strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be

The organization chart

In a matrix approach to departmentalization, two chains of command exist, with top priority given to the team managers.

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Authority is the right to use resources, make decisions and issue orders in an organization.

The formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions is

The confusion and frustration caused by the dual chain of command is the major problem of the matrix structure.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Flexibility and competitiveness on a global scale are the biggest advantage of the virtual network approach to structure.

The ____________________ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product, which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

The ____________________ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

According to MANAGER'S SHOPTALK in Chapter 9, managers are most comfortable making familiar decisions.

A rigid, vertical structure in an uncertain environment prevents the organization form adapting to change.

____________________ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, issue orders, and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Typically, project managers have authority over ____ but not over ____ assigned to it.

Organizational structure includes which of these?

Division of labor is also known as ____________________.

Organ Rentals Corporation has been having numerous problems. Communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization. Organ Rentals uses a ____ structure.

A(n) ____________________ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills, expertise, and resource use.

With a cost leadership strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

The pure functional structure does not enable the organization to be

The organization chart

In a matrix approach to departmentalization, two chains of command exist, with top priority given to the team managers.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Typically, project managers have authority over but not over assigned to it.