Question 1

Briefly describe the relationship between organizational strategy and organization design.Be sure to include the effects at each level of strategy.

Accepted Answer

Organizational strategy and organization

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate reflection of the relationship between organizations and organization design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization design is used to manage the total organization. 
B)  Once an organization is designed,the organization changes little. 
C)  Organization design for large organizations is extremely complex compared to that for smaller organizations. 
D)  Organization design is the overall pattern of the structural components that make up an organization. 
E)  Organization design is influenced by many of the same factors that influence an organization's structure. 
A)  Organization design is used to manage the total organization. 
B)  Once an organization is designed,the organization changes little. 
C)  Organization design for large organizations is extremely complex compared to that for smaller organizations. 
D)  Organization design is the overall pattern of the structural components that make up an organization. 
E)  Organization design is influenced by many of the same factors that influence an organization's structure.

Question 3

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a...

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a conglomerate (H-form)organization design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is composed of a set of unrelated businesses. 
B)  It is operated by independent general managers. 
C)  Its business evaluation is conducted by corporate staff. 
D)  Its departmentalization is based on the kind of work being done,such as production,finance,or marketing. 
E)  It is a holding company. 
A)  It is composed of a set of unrelated businesses. 
B)  It is operated by independent general managers. 
C)  Its business evaluation is conducted by corporate staff. 
D)  Its departmentalization is based on the kind of work being done,such as production,finance,or marketing. 
E)  It is a holding company.

Question 5

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization increases. 
B)  specialization decreases. 
C)  fewer standing plans are used. 
D)  the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E)  there is a tendency to change to process technology. 
A)  centralization increases. 
B)  specialization decreases. 
C)  fewer standing plans are used. 
D)  the link between technology and organization design breaks down. 
E)  there is a tendency to change to process technology.

Question 6

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-An oil refinery

Accepted Answer

A) Unit technology 
B) Large-batch technology 
C) Continuous-process technology 
A) Unit technology 
B) Large-batch technology 
C) Continuous-process technology

Question 7

The Siemens sectors are industry,energy,healthcare,and infrastructure,which all require strong engineering.Siemens uses related diversification.The divisions are

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated. 
B)  relatively stable. 
C)  mechanistic. 
D)  differentiated. 
E)  autonomous. 
A)  integrated. 
B)  relatively stable. 
C)  mechanistic. 
D)  differentiated. 
E)  autonomous.

Question 8

Special Exercises
​Girl Scouts USA builds girls of courage,confidence,and character.It is headquartered in New York City,where a staff of 400 directs the organization.There are 236,000 troops with 4 to 30 or more girls per troop.There are 2,303,388 youth and 878,904 adults registered in Girl Scouts.A troop has two adult volunteer troop leaders.The leaders attend monthly meetings where rules and regulations are clarified and upcoming opportunities are discussed.Troop activities are at the discretion of the leaders as long as they follow safety rules and file paperwork with supervisor's signatures more than six weeks in advance.​
Lava.com is an Internet company that helps other organizations put into action concepts that they hope will let them dominate the market in their industry.In its promotion,Lava.com states,"We ignore the rules,and we let no obstacle stand in your company's way⎯no matter how bold or impossible your idea may seem." The company is composed of eighteen bright young Internet experts.They have one large room,work on one project,and then float to another project.If you were to walk into the office,it would be next to impossible to tell the company's owners from its lowest-ranking employee.Lava.com believes that any one of its employees is capable of coming up with the perfect solution to its customers' problems;therefore,all ideas and opinions are considered before a final one is selected.The company employees have been known to work eighteen-hour days for weeks until a problem was solved.They have also quit work early on days that could be better enjoyed on the golf course.​
Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Matrix organization

Accepted Answer

A) Girl Scouts USA only 
B) Lav 
C) Both organizations 
D) Neither organization 
E) com only 
A) Girl Scouts USA only 
B) Lav 
C) Both organizations 
D) Neither organization 
E) com only

Question 9

Compare and contrast the team,virtual,and learning organizations.

Accepted Answer

Team, virtual, and learning organization

Question 10

Hampton Amusement Rides is a fairly small manufacturer of kiddy rides that can be towed from one site to another.The owner takes responsibility for coordinating and integrating the efforts of the various departments,such as marketing,production,finance,shipping,and personnel.Which of the following forms of organization design is most appropriate for this company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  Divisional (M-form) 
C)  Functional (U-form) 
D)  Hybrid 
E)  Matrix 
A)  Conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  Divisional (M-form) 
C)  Functional (U-form) 
D)  Hybrid 
E)  Matrix

Question 11

When Hewlett Packard was pursuing a defender strategy it was likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  be tall and centralized. 
B)  have narrow spans of management. 
C)  take a functional approach to departmentalization. 
D)  follow the bureaucratic approach to organizational design. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  be tall and centralized. 
B)  have narrow spans of management. 
C)  take a functional approach to departmentalization. 
D)  follow the bureaucratic approach to organizational design. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 12

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Custom home construction

Accepted Answer

A) Unit technology 
B) Large-batch technology 
C) Continuous-process technology 
A) Unit technology 
B) Large-batch technology 
C) Continuous-process technology

Question 13

Which of the following statements comparing System 4 and Weber's bureaucracy is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both neglect the goal of organizational efficiency. 
B)  Both tend to be flexible and fluid. 
C)  Both are universal approaches to organization design. 
D)  Both developed from the classical school of management thought. 
E)  Both support design based on the current environment. 
A)  Both neglect the goal of organizational efficiency. 
B)  Both tend to be flexible and fluid. 
C)  Both are universal approaches to organization design. 
D)  Both developed from the classical school of management thought. 
E)  Both support design based on the current environment.

Question 14

Research suggests the ______ organizations that can achieve and maintain balance between internal competition and cooperation will outperform large ______ and all ______ organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix,divisional,conglomerate 
B)  organic,divisional,functional 
C)  divisional,functional,conglomerate 
D)  conglomerate,functional,matrix 
E)  functional,matrix,organic 
A)  matrix,divisional,conglomerate 
B)  organic,divisional,functional 
C)  divisional,functional,conglomerate 
D)  conglomerate,functional,matrix 
E)  functional,matrix,organic

Question 15

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Coordination is the CEO's responsibility

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Orange County Choppers makes custom motorcycles.It uses continuous-process technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely on a strong hierarchical reporting system,so that corporate managers can better monitor the performance of individual units within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ______ uses a multiple-command structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  divisional (M-form) 
C)  functional (U-form) 
D)  hybrid 
E)  matrix 
A)  conglomerate (H-form) 
B)  divisional (M-form) 
C)  functional (U-form) 
D)  hybrid 
E)  matrix

Question 20

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Continuous improvement comes from constant learning by employees

Accepted Answer

A) The virtual organization 
B) The learning organization 
C) The team organization 
A) The virtual organization 
B) The learning organization 
C) The team organization

Briefly describe the relationship between organizational strategy and organization design.Be sure to include the effects at each level of strategy.

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate reflection of the relationship between organizations and organization design?

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a conglomerate (H-form)organization design?

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -An oil refinery

The Siemens sectors are industry,energy,healthcare,and infrastructure,which all require strong engineering.Siemens uses related diversification.The divisions are

Compare and contrast the team,virtual,and learning organizations.

When Hewlett Packard was pursuing a defender strategy it was likely to

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Custom home construction

Which of the following statements comparing System 4 and Weber's bureaucracy is MOST accurate?

Research suggests the organizations that can achieve and maintain balance between internal competition and cooperation will outperform large and all __ organizations.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Coordination is the CEO's responsibility

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Orange County Choppers makes custom motorcycles.It uses continuous-process technology.

Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely on a strong hierarchical reporting system,so that corporate managers can better monitor the performance of individual units within the firm.

A ______ uses a multiple-command structure.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Continuous improvement comes from constant learning by employees

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

Briefly describe the relationship between organizational strategy and organization design.Be sure to include the effects at each level of strategy.

Which of the following statements is NOT an accurate reflection of the relationship between organizations and organization design?

Most organizations change almost ____________________ as a result of factors such as situations and people.

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a conglomerate (H-form)organization design?

The Aston studies found that as organization size increases

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -An oil refinery

The Siemens sectors are industry,energy,healthcare,and infrastructure,which all require strong engineering.Siemens uses related diversification.The divisions are

Compare and contrast the team,virtual,and learning organizations.

When Hewlett Packard was pursuing a defender strategy it was likely to

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Custom home construction

Which of the following statements comparing System 4 and Weber's bureaucracy is MOST accurate?

Research suggests the ______ organizations that can achieve and maintain balance between internal competition and cooperation will outperform large ______ and all ______ organizations.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Coordination is the CEO's responsibility

Exxon Mobil is an example of an organization that uses large-batch technology.

Orange County Choppers makes custom motorcycles.It uses continuous-process technology.

Firms using unrelated diversification more likely rely on a strong hierarchical reporting system,so that corporate managers can better monitor the performance of individual units within the firm.

A ______ uses a multiple-command structure.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Continuous improvement comes from constant learning by employees

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

Filters

Research suggests the organizations that can achieve and maintain balance between internal competition and cooperation will outperform large and all __ organizations.