Question 1

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finance department 
B)  Human Resources department 
C)  Research and development department 
D)  Manufacturing department 
E)  Marketing department 
A)  Finance department 
B)  Human Resources department 
C)  Research and development department 
D)  Manufacturing department 
E)  Marketing department

Question 2

Waldt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure. 
B)  team structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure 
E)  service structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  team structure. 
C)  divisional structure. 
D)  virtual network structure 
E)  service structure.

Question 3

The ____________________ structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ structure means that the firm...

Question 4

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With a(n) ____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive 
A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive

Question 6

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 7

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positions and departments are deleted 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic 
E)  None of these 
A)  Positions and departments are deleted 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost 
C)  Managers have to find ways to tie different departments 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic 
E)  None of these

Question 8

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is vested in people, not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power. 
A)  It is vested in people, not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power.

Question 10

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

There are at least two different types o

Question 11

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure 
A)  A tight structure 
B)  A rigid structure 
C)  A functional structure 
D)  A horizontal structure 
E)  A vertical structure

Question 13

____ is the trend in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure 
A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure

Question 14

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Unity of direction 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure 
A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure

Question 16

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

Accepted Answer

Line departments perform tasks that refl

Question 17

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Staff departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Concern for customers' needs is high 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources 
A)  Concern for customers' needs is high 
B)  There is little duplication of services across divisions 
C)  There is good coordination across divisions 
D)  Top management retains tight control of the organization 
E)  There is no competition for corporate resources

Question 20

A permanent team designed to solve short-term problems refers to a task force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Waldt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a

The ____________________ structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

With a(n) ____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

____ is the trend in recent years.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

Staff departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

A permanent team designed to solve short-term problems refers to a task force.

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Exam 9: Designing Adaptive Organizations

Carly's Clothes, Inc. manufactures children's clothes. Which of the following departments for Carly's Clothes can be considered a line department?

Waldt works for a large company. Recently, his organization began to contract out such functions as training, engineering, and computer service. This approach is consistent with a

The ____________________ structure means that the firm subcontracts many of its major functions to separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

With a(n) ____ strategy, the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

____ means that each employee is held accountable to only one supervisor.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow?

A project manager is a person responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority?

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

Two contemporary approaches to departmentalization are the use of teams and groups.

Which of the following is an incorrect fit in a stable organizational environment?

____ is the trend in recent years.

The matrix structure violates which of the following principles of management?

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs?

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

The flip side of the authority coin is responsibility.

Staff departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Which is an advantage of the divisional structure?

A permanent team designed to solve short-term problems refers to a task force.

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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