Question 1

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization 
B)  rotation 
C)  delegation 
D)  enlargement 
E)  enrichment 
A)  specialization 
B)  rotation 
C)  delegation 
D)  enlargement 
E)  enrichment

Question 2

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Finance director

Accepted Answer

A) Staff manager 
B) Function manager 
C) Line manager 
A) Staff manager 
B) Function manager 
C) Line manager

Question 3

To write a press release,the communications department at Ford depends on information provided by other departments.The final draft is reviewed by the directors before announcement.What level of interdependence does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Functional 
A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Sequential 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Functional

Question 4

Tammy is trying to decide how many subordinates to assign to a first-line supervisor.The subordinates are well qualified and all working on very similar tasks.Also,they are all located in one small area of the plant.On the other hand,the supervisor in question has a large quantity of paperwork to do each day.What should Tammy do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She cannot determine proper span from this information. 
B)  She should use a broad span of control. 
C)  She should use a narrow span of control. 
D)  It is hard to say.Half the factors dictate a broad span and half a narrow span of control. 
E)  It really does not matter which way she chooses to go. 
A)  She cannot determine proper span from this information. 
B)  She should use a broad span of control. 
C)  She should use a narrow span of control. 
D)  It is hard to say.Half the factors dictate a broad span and half a narrow span of control. 
E)  It really does not matter which way she chooses to go.

Question 5

To decrease their administrative intensity,many organizations are

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating staff positions. 
B)  hiring managers who are less intense. 
C)  decreasing the number of middle managers. 
D)  increasing job rotation programs. 
E)  modifying job designs so as to alleviate worker stress. 
A)  eliminating staff positions. 
B)  hiring managers who are less intense. 
C)  decreasing the number of middle managers. 
D)  increasing job rotation programs. 
E)  modifying job designs so as to alleviate worker stress.

Question 6

Michelle has a low growth-need strength.She would not like ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enrichment 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job rotation 
D)  job characteristics approach 
E)  job specialization 
A)  job enrichment 
B)  job enlargement 
C)  job rotation 
D)  job characteristics approach 
E)  job specialization

Question 7

If Joe works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,his supervisor is using the alternative to job specialization known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Joe works as a welder today,a...

Question 8

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Managing the basic frameworks that organizations use to get their work done is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Managing the basic frameworks that organizations use...

Question 10

Adam Smith,an eighteenth-century economist,first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adam Smith,an eighteenth-century economist,first discussed ____________________ in...

Question 11

A pastor at a large church shares responsibilities with a student ministries coordinator.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralization. 
B)  span of management incrementing. 
C)  unity of command. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  delegation. 
A)  decentralization. 
B)  span of management incrementing. 
C)  unity of command. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  delegation.

Question 12

Special Exercises
​
Applebee's has a bar and sit down restaurant.​
Match the following statements with the letter of the job characteristic that is described by that statement for Applebee's.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Andrew is the head bartender.

Accepted Answer

A) Location departmentalization 
B) Functional departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Job rotation 
E) Customer departmentalization
F)Product departmentalization 
A) Location departmentalization 
B) Functional departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Job rotation 
E) Customer departmentalization
F)Product departmentalization

Question 13

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups.They are organized on the basis of

Accepted Answer

A)  product. 
B)  function. 
C)  location. 
D)  customer. 
E)  time. 
A)  product. 
B)  function. 
C)  location. 
D)  customer. 
E)  time.

Question 14

Which of these is associated with a smaller span of management?

Accepted Answer

A)  More job rotation 
B)  Tasks that are very similar 
C)  Work that is standardized 
D)  Subordinates who are widely dispersed 
E)  Subordinates who prefer low supervision 
A)  More job rotation 
B)  Tasks that are very similar 
C)  Work that is standardized 
D)  Subordinates who are widely dispersed 
E)  Subordinates who prefer low supervision

Question 15

Which of the following statements describes an advantage of functional departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational decision making is faster. 
B)  Each department is staffed by experts. 
C)  Functional managers can easily control activities within the department. 
D)  Areas of responsibility are clearly defined. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  Organizational decision making is faster. 
B)  Each department is staffed by experts. 
C)  Functional managers can easily control activities within the department. 
D)  Areas of responsibility are clearly defined. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 16

Dell sells desktops,laptops,and accessories.This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dell sells desktops,laptops,and accessories.This is an example...

Question 17

Special Exercises
​
Applebee's has a bar and sit down restaurant.​
Match the following statements with the letter of the job characteristic that is described by that statement for Applebee's.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-There are separate menus for alcoholic beverages,meals,and dessert

Accepted Answer

A) Location departmentalization 
B) Functional departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Job rotation 
E) Customer departmentalization
F)Product departmentalization 
A) Location departmentalization 
B) Functional departmentalization 
C) Job specialization 
D) Job rotation 
E) Customer departmentalization
F)Product departmentalization

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Linking the activities of organizational units

Accepted Answer

A) Coordination 
B) Decentralization 
C) Delegation 
D) Departmentalization 
E) Span of management
F)Centralization 
A) Coordination 
B) Decentralization 
C) Delegation 
D) Departmentalization 
E) Span of management
F)Centralization

Question 19

Which of the following statements describes specialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization always reduces the amount of available transfer time. 
B)  With specialization,workers are more likely to be absent. 
C)  Employee training is more costly. 
D)  Individual dexterity will be decreased with specialization. 
E)  Automation of production processes is more difficult with specialization. 
A)  Specialization always reduces the amount of available transfer time. 
B)  With specialization,workers are more likely to be absent. 
C)  Employee training is more costly. 
D)  Individual dexterity will be decreased with specialization. 
E)  Automation of production processes is more difficult with specialization.

Question 20

Paul supervises a crew engaged in laying a pipeline from Dallas to Ponca City,Oklahoma.The crew is able to lay about a mile of pipe each day.Supplies of pipe are delivered by truck to various points along the pipeline route.When shipments of pipe are delayed,it results in a work stoppage for Paul's crew.What level of interdependence does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Functional 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Sequential 
A)  Pooled 
B)  Reciprocal 
C)  Functional 
D)  Hierarchical 
E)  Sequential

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Finance director

To write a press release,the communications department at Ford depends on information provided by other departments.The final draft is reviewed by the directors before announcement.What level of interdependence does this represent?

To decrease their administrative intensity,many organizations are

Michelle has a low growth-need strength.She would not like ____.

If Joe works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,his supervisor is using the alternative to job specialization known as ____________________.

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Managing the basic frameworks that organizations use to get their work done is called ____________________.

Adam Smith,an eighteenth-century economist,first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

A pastor at a large church shares responsibilities with a student ministries coordinator.This is an example of

Special Exercises Applebee's has a bar and sit down restaurant. Match the following statements with the letter of the job characteristic that is described by that statement for Applebee's.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Andrew is the head bartender.

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups.They are organized on the basis of

Which of these is associated with a smaller span of management?

Which of the following statements describes an advantage of functional departmentalization?

Dell sells desktops,laptops,and accessories.This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Linking the activities of organizational units

Which of the following statements describes specialization?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

Filters

Exam 10: Basic Elements of Organizing

Job ____ requires that autonomy be part of the job.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Finance director

To write a press release,the communications department at Ford depends on information provided by other departments.The final draft is reviewed by the directors before announcement.What level of interdependence does this represent?

To decrease their administrative intensity,many organizations are

Michelle has a low growth-need strength.She would not like ____.

If Joe works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,his supervisor is using the alternative to job specialization known as ____________________.

Task variety is the perceived importance of the task.

Managing the basic frameworks that organizations use to get their work done is called ____________________.

Adam Smith,an eighteenth-century economist,first discussed ____________________ in his case about how a pin factory used it to improve productivity.

A pastor at a large church shares responsibilities with a student ministries coordinator.This is an example of

Special Exercises ​ Applebee's has a bar and sit down restaurant.​ Match the following statements with the letter of the job characteristic that is described by that statement for Applebee's.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Andrew is the head bartender.

Pastors at a large church specialize in meeting the needs of different age groups.They are organized on the basis of

Which of these is associated with a smaller span of management?

Which of the following statements describes an advantage of functional departmentalization?

Dell sells desktops,laptops,and accessories.This is an example of the use of ____________________ departmentalization.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Linking the activities of organizational units

Which of the following statements describes specialization?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

Filters

Special Exercises Applebee's has a bar and sit down restaurant. Match the following statements with the letter of the job characteristic that is described by that statement for Applebee's.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Andrew is the head bartender.