Question 1

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a mechanistic structure. 
B)  a centralized structure. 
C)  a formalized structure. 
D)  a functional structure. 
E)  an organic structure. 
A)  a mechanistic structure. 
B)  a centralized structure. 
C)  a formalized structure. 
D)  a functional structure. 
E)  an organic structure.

Question 2

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a form of coordination. 
B)  is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
C)  tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D)  is unnecessary in large organizations. 
E)  is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures. 
A)  is a form of coordination. 
B)  is more common when the work is complex and ambiguous. 
C)  tends to reduce quality and consistency. 
D)  is unnecessary in large organizations. 
E)  is more common in organic rather than mechanistic structures.

Question 4

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An entrepreneur employs 20 people in a simple structure.However,the company will likely employ over 200 people in production,sales,engineering and administration within a few years due to the growing success of the company's new products.The entrepreneur likes the simple structure and wants to avoid other forms of departmentalization.Explain to the entrepreneur why his company would be more effective through other forms of departmentalization as it grows larger.

Accepted Answer

An organization with a simple structure

Question 7

Which coordinating mechanism is typically most important among people working in hospital surgical operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct supervision 
B)  Integrator roles 
C)  Job descriptions 
D)  Extensive training 
E)  People working in surgical operations do not use any coordinating mechanism 
A)  Direct supervision 
B)  Integrator roles 
C)  Job descriptions 
D)  Extensive training 
E)  People working in surgical operations do not use any coordinating mechanism

Question 8

The trend toward flatter organizational structures (delayering)has occurred because this action:

Accepted Answer

A)  tends to reduce overhead costs. 
B)  narrows the span of control for supervisors. 
C)  puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs. 
D)  does all of these things. 
E)  reduces overhead costs AND puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs. 
A)  tends to reduce overhead costs. 
B)  narrows the span of control for supervisors. 
C)  puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs. 
D)  does all of these things. 
E)  reduces overhead costs AND puts decision makers closer to front-line staff and information about customer needs.

Question 9

Functional structures foster professional identity and permit greater specialization than most other forms of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organizations move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When work is divided among people,a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is pressuring large global organizations to move from geographically based to more client-based divisionalized structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advances in information technology 
B)  Increases in the number of truly global clients 
C)  Freer trade 
D)  All of these factors. 
E)  None of these factors influence an organization's structure. 
A)  Advances in information technology 
B)  Increases in the number of truly global clients 
C)  Freer trade 
D)  All of these factors. 
E)  None of these factors influence an organization's structure.

Question 13

Larger organizations tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make greater use of standardization than do smaller firms. 
B)  have similar structures to smaller organizations. 
C)  operate without any form of departmentalization for long periods of time. 
D)  have all of these characteristics. 
E)  have none of these characteristics. 
A)  make greater use of standardization than do smaller firms. 
B)  have similar structures to smaller organizations. 
C)  operate without any form of departmentalization for long periods of time. 
D)  have all of these characteristics. 
E)  have none of these characteristics.

Question 14

Employees are most likely to experience empowerment (least likely to experience powerlessness)when the organization has:

Accepted Answer

A)  high centralization. 
B)  high formalization. 
C)  a mechanistic structure. 
D)  low formalization. 
E)  a divisionalized structure. 
A)  high centralization. 
B)  high formalization. 
C)  a mechanistic structure. 
D)  low formalization. 
E)  a divisionalized structure.

Question 15

The main reasons why companies are moving toward flatter organizational structures is because it improves coordination through formal hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One problem with the divisional structure is that it increases the risk of duplication and underutilization of resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________ establishes the chain of command,that is,the system of common supervision among positions and units within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Span of control 
B)  Formalization 
C)  The organization's environment 
D)  Job specialization 
E)  Departmentalization 
A)  Span of control 
B)  Formalization 
C)  The organization's environment 
D)  Job specialization 
E)  Departmentalization

Question 18

Organizations that follow a cost leadership strategy should apply an organic organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For which type of environment should organizations adopt an organic structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Munificent environments 
B)  Dynamic environments 
C)  Stable environments 
D)  Simple environments 
E)  Never; mechanistic structures are better than organic structures in all environments 
A)  Munificent environments 
B)  Dynamic environments 
C)  Stable environments 
D)  Simple environments 
E)  Never; mechanistic structures are better than organic structures in all environments

Question 20

Which of these statements about decentralization is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations decentralize as they grow larger. 
B)  Different degrees of decentralization can occur simultaneously in different parts of the organization. 
C)  Organizations operating in diverse environments are more effective when they centralize decision making. 
D)  Large organizations should worry about having too much decentralization. 
E)  Large organizations that remain centralized tend to become less responsive to the external environment. 
A)  Organizations decentralize as they grow larger. 
B)  Different degrees of decentralization can occur simultaneously in different parts of the organization. 
C)  Organizations operating in diverse environments are more effective when they centralize decision making. 
D)  Large organizations should worry about having too much decentralization. 
E)  Large organizations that remain centralized tend to become less responsive to the external environment.

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in:

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Which coordinating mechanism is typically most important among people working in hospital surgical operations?

The trend toward flatter organizational structures (delayering)has occurred because this action:

Functional structures foster professional identity and permit greater specialization than most other forms of departmentalization.

Organizations move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

When work is divided among people,a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Which of the following is pressuring large global organizations to move from geographically based to more client-based divisionalized structures?

Larger organizations tend to:

Employees are most likely to experience empowerment (least likely to experience powerlessness)when the organization has:

The main reasons why companies are moving toward flatter organizational structures is because it improves coordination through formal hierarchy.

One problem with the divisional structure is that it increases the risk of duplication and underutilization of resources.

____________ establishes the chain of command,that is,the system of common supervision among positions and units within the organization.

Organizations that follow a cost leadership strategy should apply an organic organizational structure.

For which type of environment should organizations adopt an organic structure?

Which of these statements about decentralization is FALSE?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions,attitudes,and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 13: Designing Organizational Structures

Communication flows in all directions with little concern for the formal hierarchy in:

A problem with the divisional organizational structure is that it does not allow the organization to grow within that structure.

Standardizing work through job descriptions and procedures:

Span of control is interconnected with organizational size and the number of layers in the hierarchy.

One of the main benefits of formal hierarchy as a coordinating mechanism is that it increases flexibility and responsiveness to customer needs.

Which coordinating mechanism is typically most important among people working in hospital surgical operations?

The trend toward flatter organizational structures (delayering)has occurred because this action:

Functional structures foster professional identity and permit greater specialization than most other forms of departmentalization.

Organizations move towards a team-based structure by flattening the hierarchy,reducing formalization,and making extensive use of self-directed work teams.

When work is divided among people,a coordinating mechanism is needed to ensure that everyone works in concert.

Which of the following is pressuring large global organizations to move from geographically based to more client-based divisionalized structures?

Larger organizations tend to:

Employees are most likely to experience empowerment (least likely to experience powerlessness)when the organization has:

The main reasons why companies are moving toward flatter organizational structures is because it improves coordination through formal hierarchy.

One problem with the divisional structure is that it increases the risk of duplication and underutilization of resources.

____________ establishes the chain of command,that is,the system of common supervision among positions and units within the organization.

Organizations that follow a cost leadership strategy should apply an organic organizational structure.

For which type of environment should organizations adopt an organic structure?

Which of these statements about decentralization is FALSE?

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions,attitudes,and Stress

Foundations of Employee Motivation

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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