Question 1

Organizational design remains consistent across all organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A product structure makes it necessary for corporate managers to supervise directly each division's day-to-day operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A _____ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _____ structure with more conservative norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation; flexible 
B)  differentiation; stable 
C)  low-cost; formal 
D)  low-cost; informal 
E)  low-cost; organic 
A)  differentiation; flexible 
B)  differentiation; stable 
C)  low-cost; formal 
D)  low-cost; informal 
E)  low-cost; organic

Question 4

In a flat, decentralized structure people have little personal autonomy, and norms that focus on being cautious emerge because predictability and stability are desired goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  customer structure 
D)  product structure 
E)  market structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  customer structure 
D)  product structure 
E)  market structure

Question 6

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low skill variety 
B)  high task identity 
C)  low task significance 
D)  high feedback 
E)  high autonomy 
A)  low skill variety 
B)  high task identity 
C)  low task significance 
D)  high feedback 
E)  high autonomy

Question 7

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive cultures. 
B)  entrepreneurial cultures. 
C)  inert cultures. 
D)  normative cultures. 
E)  adaptive cultures. 
A)  aggressive cultures. 
B)  entrepreneurial cultures. 
C)  inert cultures. 
D)  normative cultures. 
E)  adaptive cultures.

Question 8

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  task identity. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task significance. 
E)  skill variety. 
A)  task identity. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task significance. 
E)  skill variety.

Question 10

Which of the following structures is the most flexible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional structure 
B)  Product structure 
C)  Market structure 
D)  Geographic structure 
E)  Matrix structure 
A)  Functional structure 
B)  Product structure 
C)  Market structure 
D)  Geographic structure 
E)  Matrix structure

Question 11

Inert cultures are those whose values motivate and inspire employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

Accepted Answer

Organizational culture is the shared bel

Question 13

_____ refers to the shared set of beliefs, values, and norms that influence how people and groups work together to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational structure 
B)  Organizational culture 
C)  Organizational hierarchy 
D)  Organizational effectiveness 
E)  Organizational intelligence 
A)  Organizational structure 
B)  Organizational culture 
C)  Organizational hierarchy 
D)  Organizational effectiveness 
E)  Organizational intelligence

Question 14

The degree to which a job allows a worker to schedule the tasks of the job and to decide how to carry out these tasks is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  skill variety 
E)  span of control 
A)  autonomy 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  skill variety 
E)  span of control

Question 15

What is the advantage of a product structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows managers to gain expertise in many industries. 
B)  It allows functional managers to fine-tune their skills in a particular product area. 
C)  It allows managers to group people by function and product simultaneously. 
D)  It distances divisional managers from the customers thus increasing the organizational stability. 
E)  It permanently assigns employees to a cross-functional team that is empowered to bring a new product to market. 
A)  It allows managers to gain expertise in many industries. 
B)  It allows functional managers to fine-tune their skills in a particular product area. 
C)  It allows managers to group people by function and product simultaneously. 
D)  It distances divisional managers from the customers thus increasing the organizational stability. 
E)  It permanently assigns employees to a cross-functional team that is empowered to bring a new product to market.

Question 16

_____ refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  Esprit de corps 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Economies of scale 
D)  Span of control 
E)  Autonomy 
A)  Esprit de corps 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Economies of scale 
D)  Span of control 
E)  Autonomy

Question 17

The goal behind creating a divisional structure is to create smaller, more manageable units within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Andy, the CEO of Alpha Inc., structured his organization according to the goods it manufactured. Which of the following structures is the organization using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic structure 
B)  Market structure 
C)  Product structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Customer structure 
A)  Geographic structure 
B)  Market structure 
C)  Product structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Customer structure

Question 19

What is the goal behind the creation of a divisional structure in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  To create smaller, more manageable units within the organization 
B)  To merge all the departments that the organization requires to produce its goods or services 
C)  To permanently assign employees to cross-functional teams 
D)  To group people and resources by function and product simultaneously 
E)  To do away with dual reporting relationships and two-boss employees 
A)  To create smaller, more manageable units within the organization 
B)  To merge all the departments that the organization requires to produce its goods or services 
C)  To permanently assign employees to cross-functional teams 
D)  To group people and resources by function and product simultaneously 
E)  To do away with dual reporting relationships and two-boss employees

Question 20

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizational design remains consistent across all organizations.

A product structure makes it necessary for corporate managers to supervise directly each division's day-to-day operations.

A _ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _ structure with more conservative norms.

In a flat, decentralized structure people have little personal autonomy, and norms that focus on being cautious emerge because predictability and stability are desired goals.

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Which of the following structures is the most flexible?

Inert cultures are those whose values motivate and inspire employees.

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

_____ refers to the shared set of beliefs, values, and norms that influence how people and groups work together to achieve organizational goals.

The degree to which a job allows a worker to schedule the tasks of the job and to decide how to carry out these tasks is known as _____.

What is the advantage of a product structure?

_____ refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

The goal behind creating a divisional structure is to create smaller, more manageable units within the organization.

Andy, the CEO of Alpha Inc., structured his organization according to the goods it manufactured. Which of the following structures is the organization using?

What is the goal behind the creation of a divisional structure in an organization?

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

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Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

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Exam 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational design remains consistent across all organizations.

A product structure makes it necessary for corporate managers to supervise directly each division's day-to-day operations.

A _____ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _____ structure with more conservative norms.

In a flat, decentralized structure people have little personal autonomy, and norms that focus on being cautious emerge because predictability and stability are desired goals.

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Which of the following structures is the most flexible?

Inert cultures are those whose values motivate and inspire employees.

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

_____ refers to the shared set of beliefs, values, and norms that influence how people and groups work together to achieve organizational goals.

The degree to which a job allows a worker to schedule the tasks of the job and to decide how to carry out these tasks is known as _____.

What is the advantage of a product structure?

_____ refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

The goal behind creating a divisional structure is to create smaller, more manageable units within the organization.

Andy, the CEO of Alpha Inc., structured his organization according to the goods it manufactured. Which of the following structures is the organization using?

What is the goal behind the creation of a divisional structure in an organization?

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: the Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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A _ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _ structure with more conservative norms.