Question 1

With respect to organization design,the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

technology

Question 2

The ____________________ organization has little or no formal structures,including few permanent employees.

Accepted Answer

virtual

Question 3

Organization design is a means to implement strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A divisional (M-form)organization design is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  product departmentalization. 
B)  divisional vice presidents. 
C)  required cooperation between divisions. 
D)  divisional autonomy. 
E)  an opportunity for coordination of activities and shared resources. 
A)  product departmentalization. 
B)  divisional vice presidents. 
C)  required cooperation between divisions. 
D)  divisional autonomy. 
E)  an opportunity for coordination of activities and shared resources.

Question 5

Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms of organizational ____________________: stable (one that remains relatively constant over time)and unstable (subject to uncertainty and rapid change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms...

Question 6

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

Accepted Answer

The Woodward studies, conducted by Joan

Question 7

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

Accepted Answer

A)  classical and scientific. 
B)  administrative and classical. 
C)  bureaucratic and behavioral. 
D)  bureaucratic and scientific. 
E)  behavioral and administrative. 
A)  classical and scientific. 
B)  administrative and classical. 
C)  bureaucratic and behavioral. 
D)  bureaucratic and scientific. 
E)  behavioral and administrative.

Question 8

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks.They use ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  large-batch 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  standardized 
D)  unit or small-batch 
E)  mass-production 
A)  large-batch 
B)  continuous-process 
C)  standardized 
D)  unit or small-batch 
E)  mass-production

Question 9

____________________ is the overall set of structural elements and the relationships among those elements used to manage the total organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the organizational life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maturity 
B)  Decline 
C)  Youth 
D)  Birth 
E)  Midlife 
A)  Maturity 
B)  Decline 
C)  Youth 
D)  Birth 
E)  Midlife

Question 11

Microsoft is experiencing gradual growth,with most of it happening internationally.It is an example of an organization in the ____ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  maturity 
B)  decline 
C)  youth 
D)  birth 
E)  midlife 
A)  maturity 
B)  decline 
C)  youth 
D)  birth 
E)  midlife

Question 12

Which of the following industries uses large-batch technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  The diamond industry 
B)  Fashion designers 
C)  Furniture manufacturers 
D)  Builders of sports arenas 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  The diamond industry 
B)  Fashion designers 
C)  Furniture manufacturers 
D)  Builders of sports arenas 
E)  All of these choices

Question 13

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous-process 
B)  unit 
C)  specialization 
D)  large-batch 
E)  niche 
A)  continuous-process 
B)  unit 
C)  specialization 
D)  large-batch 
E)  niche

Question 14

Organic organizations do not go through the organization life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-People doing the same or similar work are grouped together

Accepted Answer

A) Conglomerate 
B) Divisional 
C) Functional 
D) Hybrid 
E) Matrix 
A) Conglomerate 
B) Divisional 
C) Functional 
D) Hybrid 
E) Matrix

Question 16

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's charity of choice.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Too many rules 
B)  No specialization of labor 
C)  No clear chain of command 
D)  A narrow span of management 
E)  An appropriate social distance between supervisor and subordinate 
A)  Too many rules 
B)  No specialization of labor 
C)  No clear chain of command 
D)  A narrow span of management 
E)  An appropriate social distance between supervisor and subordinate

Question 17

A portfolio approach will influence organization design by determining the

Accepted Answer

A)  number of SBUs. 
B)  autonomy of the SBUs. 
C)  production quotas of the SBUs. 
D)  human resource policies of the SBUs. 
E)  technology utilized by the SBUs. 
A)  number of SBUs. 
B)  autonomy of the SBUs. 
C)  production quotas of the SBUs. 
D)  human resource policies of the SBUs. 
E)  technology utilized by the SBUs.

Question 18

Organization ____ refers to the manner in which an organization's structural components are arranged to manage the total organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  structure 
C)  development 
D)  behavior 
E)  management 
A)  design 
B)  structure 
C)  development 
D)  behavior 
E)  management

Question 19

As it was developed by Burns and Stalker,the ____ design is most like System 4.

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate 
B)  organic 
C)  matrix 
D)  hybrid 
E)  functional 
A)  conglomerate 
B)  organic 
C)  matrix 
D)  hybrid 
E)  functional

Question 20

An organization that uses two overlapping bases of departmentalization has a hybrid structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With respect to organization design,the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

The ____________________ organization has little or no formal structures,including few permanent employees.

Organization design is a means to implement strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals.

A divisional (M-form)organization design is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms of organizational ____________________: stable (one that remains relatively constant over time)and unstable (subject to uncertainty and rapid change.

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks.They use ____ technology.

____________________ is the overall set of structural elements and the relationships among those elements used to manage the total organization.

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the organizational life cycle?

Microsoft is experiencing gradual growth,with most of it happening internationally.It is an example of an organization in the ____ stage.

Which of the following industries uses large-batch technology?

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Organic organizations do not go through the organization life cycle.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -People doing the same or similar work are grouped together

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's charity of choice.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

A portfolio approach will influence organization design by determining the

Organization ____ refers to the manner in which an organization's structural components are arranged to manage the total organization.

As it was developed by Burns and Stalker,the ____ design is most like System 4.

An organization that uses two overlapping bases of departmentalization has a hybrid structure.

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

Basic Elements of Organizing

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

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Exam 11: Managing Organization Design

With respect to organization design,the conversion process used to transform inputs into outputs is called ____________________.

The ____________________ organization has little or no formal structures,including few permanent employees.

Organization design is a means to implement strategies and plans to achieve organizational goals.

A divisional (M-form)organization design is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Burns and Stalker identified two extreme forms of organizational ____________________: stable (one that remains relatively constant over time)and unstable (subject to uncertainty and rapid change.

Discuss the relationship between technology and organization design as defined by the Woodward studies.

The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we know about organization design are

Starbucks assembles and serves coffee and snacks.They use ____ technology.

____________________ is the overall set of structural elements and the relationships among those elements used to manage the total organization.

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of the organizational life cycle?

Microsoft is experiencing gradual growth,with most of it happening internationally.It is an example of an organization in the ____ stage.

Which of the following industries uses large-batch technology?

When Kellogg's makes cereal and cereal bars,it uses ____ technology.

Organic organizations do not go through the organization life cycle.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -People doing the same or similar work are grouped together

Employees at Blackrock had a mustache growing contest.It cost $20 to enter and $20 to be a judge.After a month the winner was announced and the money donated to the winner's charity of choice.Which bureaucratic characteristic does this violate?

A portfolio approach will influence organization design by determining the

Organization ____ refers to the manner in which an organization's structural components are arranged to manage the total organization.

As it was developed by Burns and Stalker,the ____ design is most like System 4.

An organization that uses two overlapping bases of departmentalization has a hybrid structure.

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

Basic Elements of Organizing

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

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