Question 1

Managers are most likely to adopt a global geographic structure when they pursue a multidomestic strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The chain of command in an organization is the hierarchy of authority for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The characteristics of an organization's human resources is an important factor in determining the type of organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of command 
B)  synergy 
C)  esprit de corps 
D)  autonomy 
E)  culture 
A)  chain of command 
B)  synergy 
C)  esprit de corps 
D)  autonomy 
E)  culture

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the organizational culture in a flat, decentralized structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives people little personal autonomy. 
B)  It has norms that focus on being cautious. 
C)  It requires obeying authority. 
D)  It encourages people to be innovative. 
E)  It is relatively rigid. 
A)  It gives people little personal autonomy. 
B)  It has norms that focus on being cautious. 
C)  It requires obeying authority. 
D)  It encourages people to be innovative. 
E)  It is relatively rigid.

Question 6

The relative authority that each manager in the organization has, from the CEO down to the lowest-level employees, is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  market structure of the organization. 
B)  autonomy of the organization. 
C)  synergy of the organization. 
D)  equity of the organization. 
E)  chain of command of the organization. 
A)  market structure of the organization. 
B)  autonomy of the organization. 
C)  synergy of the organization. 
D)  equity of the organization. 
E)  chain of command of the organization.

Question 7

Kevin noticed that Derek, an automotive technician at his repair shop, was getting bored of repeatedly performing the lone task of changing oil, so Kevin assigned him the additional duty of fixing tires. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification 
B)  job enrichment 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  span of control 
E)  task analyzability 
A)  job simplification 
B)  job enrichment 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  span of control 
E)  task analyzability

Question 8

An organizational structure should be designed in such a way that employees don't develop supportive job behaviors and attitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A matrix structure is also known as product team structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labor is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  span of control 
E)  job autonomy 
A)  job simplification 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  span of control 
E)  job autonomy

Question 11

A committee of managers from different functions or divisions who meet to solve a specific, mutual problem is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-managed team 
B)  Virtual team 
C)  Fundamental team 
D)  Task force 
E)  Product team structure 
A)  Self-managed team 
B)  Virtual team 
C)  Fundamental team 
D)  Task force 
E)  Product team structure

Question 12

A tall organization has fewer levels of authority relative to the size of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  task identity 
B)  task specialization 
C)  task autonomy 
D)  task variety 
E)  task analyzability 
A)  task identity 
B)  task specialization 
C)  task autonomy 
D)  task variety 
E)  task analyzability

Question 14

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Differentiate between job enlargement and job enrichment.

Accepted Answer

Job enlargement is increasing the number

Question 16

When people who perform similar jobs are grouped together, it becomes difficult for managers to monitor and evaluate their performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The shared set of beliefs, expectations, values, and norms that influence how members of an organization relate to one another and cooperate to achieve organizational goals is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational hierarchy 
B)  organizational structure 
C)  organizational design 
D)  organizational culture 
E)  organizational intelligence 
A)  organizational hierarchy 
B)  organizational structure 
C)  organizational design 
D)  organizational culture 
E)  organizational intelligence

Question 18

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

Accepted Answer

An organization's external environment,

Question 19

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

The advantages and disadvantages of a fu

Question 20

The process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among workers in an organization is called organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers are most likely to adopt a global geographic structure when they pursue a multidomestic strategy.

The chain of command in an organization is the hierarchy of authority for the organization.

The characteristics of an organization's human resources is an important factor in determining the type of organizational structure.

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the organizational culture in a flat, decentralized structure?

The relative authority that each manager in the organization has, from the CEO down to the lowest-level employees, is called the:

Kevin noticed that Derek, an automotive technician at his repair shop, was getting bored of repeatedly performing the lone task of changing oil, so Kevin assigned him the additional duty of fixing tires. This is an example of _____.

An organizational structure should be designed in such a way that employees don't develop supportive job behaviors and attitudes.

A matrix structure is also known as product team structure.

Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labor is known as _____.

A committee of managers from different functions or divisions who meet to solve a specific, mutual problem is called:

A tall organization has fewer levels of authority relative to the size of the organization.

The degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter is known as _____.

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

Differentiate between job enlargement and job enrichment.

When people who perform similar jobs are grouped together, it becomes difficult for managers to monitor and evaluate their performance.

The shared set of beliefs, expectations, values, and norms that influence how members of an organization relate to one another and cooperate to achieve organizational goals is referred to as _____.

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

The process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among workers in an organization is called organizing.

Managers and Managing

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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

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Effective Groups and Teams

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Exam 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Managers are most likely to adopt a global geographic structure when they pursue a multidomestic strategy.

The chain of command in an organization is the hierarchy of authority for the organization.

The characteristics of an organization's human resources is an important factor in determining the type of organizational structure.

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the organizational culture in a flat, decentralized structure?

The relative authority that each manager in the organization has, from the CEO down to the lowest-level employees, is called the:

Kevin noticed that Derek, an automotive technician at his repair shop, was getting bored of repeatedly performing the lone task of changing oil, so Kevin assigned him the additional duty of fixing tires. This is an example of _____.

An organizational structure should be designed in such a way that employees don't develop supportive job behaviors and attitudes.

A matrix structure is also known as product team structure.

Increasing the number of different tasks in a given job by changing the division of labor is known as _____.

A committee of managers from different functions or divisions who meet to solve a specific, mutual problem is called:

A tall organization has fewer levels of authority relative to the size of the organization.

The degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter is known as _____.

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

Differentiate between job enlargement and job enrichment.

When people who perform similar jobs are grouped together, it becomes difficult for managers to monitor and evaluate their performance.

The shared set of beliefs, expectations, values, and norms that influence how members of an organization relate to one another and cooperate to achieve organizational goals is referred to as _____.

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

The process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among workers in an organization is called organizing.

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

Filters