Exam 16: Organizational Structure and Design

It has become standard practice to use the term ___ differentiation to refer to the number of different units at the same level and _ differentiation to refer to the number of levels in the organization.

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Question 61

In practical terms,the matrix design combines functional and ________________ departmental bases.

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Question 62

Discuss the role of delegation of authority in design decisions.

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Question 63

As the number of employees with specialized jobs increases within an organization,it becomes easier for a single manager to coordinate their efforts.

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Question 64

Which of the following is a condition that may lead to organizational benefit through the application of a matrix structure?

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Question 65

A dual authority system is a distinguishing characteristic of a(n)_______________ organization.

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Question 66

The potential conflict between allegiance to one's functional manager and one's project manager must be recognized and dealt with in _______________ organizations.

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Question 67

What are the dimensions of organizational structure?

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Question 68

In the context of organizational design,what does replication refer to?

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Question 69

Why may decentralization lead to duplication of effort?

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Question 70

Virtual-style organizations have both proponents and critics.Identify some of the advantages and disadvantages cited by each.

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Question 71

High delegation of authority creates the need for checks on its use.

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Question 72

A(n)_______________ structure encourages constant interaction among project unit and functional department members.

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Question 73

The individual who can clearly and concisely communicate with subordinates is able to manage more people than one who can't.

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Question 74

The concept of virtual organizations originated in or at:

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Question 75

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans transformed its organization from a mechanistic to an organic structure to take advantage of the _______________ concept.

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Question 76

Thrivent Financial implemented a form of employee compensation termed ______________ to encourage employees to adopt a new work system.

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Question 77

Why should management be concerned with the concept of span of control?

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Question 78

A fully-developed matrix organization has product management departments along with the usual functional departments.

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Question 79

Identify three consequences of a virtual organization structure.

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It has become standard practice to use the term ___ differentiation to refer to the number of different units at the same level and _ differentiation to refer to the number of levels in the organization.

In practical terms,the matrix design combines functional and ________________ departmental bases.

Discuss the role of delegation of authority in design decisions.

As the number of employees with specialized jobs increases within an organization,it becomes easier for a single manager to coordinate their efforts.

Which of the following is a condition that may lead to organizational benefit through the application of a matrix structure?

A dual authority system is a distinguishing characteristic of a(n)_______________ organization.

The potential conflict between allegiance to one's functional manager and one's project manager must be recognized and dealt with in _______________ organizations.

What are the dimensions of organizational structure?

In the context of organizational design,what does replication refer to?

Why may decentralization lead to duplication of effort?

Virtual-style organizations have both proponents and critics.Identify some of the advantages and disadvantages cited by each.

High delegation of authority creates the need for checks on its use.

A(n)_______________ structure encourages constant interaction among project unit and functional department members.

The individual who can clearly and concisely communicate with subordinates is able to manage more people than one who can't.

The concept of virtual organizations originated in or at:

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans transformed its organization from a mechanistic to an organic structure to take advantage of the _______________ concept.

Thrivent Financial implemented a form of employee compensation termed ______________ to encourage employees to adopt a new work system.

Why should management be concerned with the concept of span of control?

A fully-developed matrix organization has product management departments along with the usual functional departments.

Identify three consequences of a virtual organization structure.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Managing Organizational Change

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Exam 16: Organizational Structure and Design

It has become standard practice to use the term _________ differentiation to refer to the number of different units at the same level and _______ differentiation to refer to the number of levels in the organization.

In practical terms,the matrix design combines functional and ________________ departmental bases.

Discuss the role of delegation of authority in design decisions.

As the number of employees with specialized jobs increases within an organization,it becomes easier for a single manager to coordinate their efforts.

Which of the following is a condition that may lead to organizational benefit through the application of a matrix structure?

A dual authority system is a distinguishing characteristic of a(n)_______________ organization.

The potential conflict between allegiance to one's functional manager and one's project manager must be recognized and dealt with in _______________ organizations.

What are the dimensions of organizational structure?

In the context of organizational design,what does replication refer to?

Why may decentralization lead to duplication of effort?

Virtual-style organizations have both proponents and critics.Identify some of the advantages and disadvantages cited by each.

High delegation of authority creates the need for checks on its use.

A(n)_______________ structure encourages constant interaction among project unit and functional department members.

The individual who can clearly and concisely communicate with subordinates is able to manage more people than one who can't.

The concept of virtual organizations originated in or at:

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans transformed its organization from a mechanistic to an organic structure to take advantage of the _______________ concept.

Thrivent Financial implemented a form of employee compensation termed ______________ to encourage employees to adopt a new work system.

Why should management be concerned with the concept of span of control?

A fully-developed matrix organization has product management departments along with the usual functional departments.

Identify three consequences of a virtual organization structure.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Motivation

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Managing Organizational Change

Filters

It has become standard practice to use the term ___ differentiation to refer to the number of different units at the same level and _ differentiation to refer to the number of levels in the organization.