Question 1

A(n) ____________________ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ structure is most appropriate when...

Question 2

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions, but coordination across divisions is often poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  passing the buck. 
A)  accountability. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  passing the buck.

Question 6

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Nichole's span of management can be larger than Kevin's. 
B)  Nichole will have problems with unity of command. 
C)  Kevin's span of management can be larger than Nichole's. 
D)  Kevin has more problems with work specialization. 
E)  None of these.

Question 7

In the ____ approach, a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product, which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual network 
B)  modular 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  team 
E)  matrix 
A)  virtual network 
B)  modular 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  team 
E)  matrix

Question 8

According to estimates, only 10 percent of reengineering efforts fail to reach their intended goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include

Accepted Answer

A)  a lack of hands-on control. 
B)  the possibility of losing an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  a lack of hands-on control and weakened employee loyalty. 
A)  a lack of hands-on control. 
B)  the possibility of losing an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  a lack of hands-on control and weakened employee loyalty.

Question 10

A cross-functional team normally has two or more groups of employees who are in continuing conflict because of a difference in goals and values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The purpose of ____ is to organize resources to accomplish organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy 
B)  motivation 
C)  structure 
D)  control 
E)  leadership 
A)  strategy 
B)  motivation 
C)  structure 
D)  control 
E)  leadership

Question 13

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach 
A)  Functional approach 
B)  Virtual network approach 
C)  Team approach 
D)  Matrix approach 
E)  Divisional approach

Question 14

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management 
A)  Planning 
B)  Controlling 
C)  Organizing 
D)  Leading 
E)  Strategic management

Question 15

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these 
A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these

Question 16

A(n) ____________________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ structure has a wide span,...

Question 17

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.
-The analysis of whether the new division should be centralized or decentralized should include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the level of change and uncertainty in the environment. 
B)  corporate history and culture. 
C)  the threat of crisis or the risk of company failure. 
D)  the structure of competitors and customers. 
E)  all of these should be included. 
A)  the level of change and uncertainty in the environment. 
B)  corporate history and culture. 
C)  the threat of crisis or the risk of company failure. 
D)  the structure of competitors and customers. 
E)  all of these should be included.

Question 18

The ____ is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee 
A)  matrix boss 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-boss employee

Question 19

The structure of an organization is not complete without designing the horizontal as well as the vertical dimensions of structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The nature of the virtual network structure means that the subcontractor becomes a permanent part of and an internal division of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n) ____________________ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions, but coordination across divisions is often poor.

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

In the ____ approach, a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product, which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

According to estimates, only 10 percent of reengineering efforts fail to reach their intended goals.

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include

A cross-functional team normally has two or more groups of employees who are in continuing conflict because of a difference in goals and values.

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

The purpose of ____ is to organize resources to accomplish organizational goals.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving

A(n) ____________________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The ____ is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

The structure of an organization is not complete without designing the horizontal as well as the vertical dimensions of structure.

The nature of the virtual network structure means that the subcontractor becomes a permanent part of and an internal division of the organization.

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Managing Diversity

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Exam 9: Designing Adaptive Organizations

A(n) ____________________ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

In a geographic-based structure, all functions in a specific country or region report to the same division manager.

The divisional structure fosters excellent coordination within divisions, but coordination across divisions is often poor.

The idea that organizations develop a well-defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees is suggested by the virtual network approach.

Gina wishes to transfer authority and responsibility to her subordinates. This process is known as

Dustin's subordinates are highly trained and all perform similar tasks. Brittany's subordinates are spread over two locations and she has little available in the way of support systems. Which of the following statements is most correct?

In the ____ approach, a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide entire chunks of a product, which are then assembled into a final product by a handful of workers.

According to estimates, only 10 percent of reengineering efforts fail to reach their intended goals.

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include

A cross-functional team normally has two or more groups of employees who are in continuing conflict because of a difference in goals and values.

At Fox End, people are grouped together in departments by common skills and work activities, including a sales department and a production department. This is an example of vertical functional approach.

The purpose of ____ is to organize resources to accomplish organizational goals.

Which of the following structures is the leanest of all organization forms because little supervision is required?

Which of the following refers to the deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals?

A pure functional structure is most appropriate for achieving

A(n) ____________________ structure has a wide span, is horizontally dispersed, and has fewer hierarchical levels.

The ____ is the product or functional boss, who is responsible for one side of the matrix.

The structure of an organization is not complete without designing the horizontal as well as the vertical dimensions of structure.

The nature of the virtual network structure means that the subcontractor becomes a permanent part of and an internal division of the organization.

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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