Question 1

Which of the following is considered an advantage of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the layering of matrices 
B)  increased clarity in reporting relationships 
C)  increased responsiveness to the market 
D)  fewer power struggles and reduced conflict 
A)  the layering of matrices 
B)  increased clarity in reporting relationships 
C)  increased responsiveness to the market 
D)  fewer power struggles and reduced conflict

Question 2

As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Which one of the following is not a major contingency that influences the structure they choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of strategy that is driving the company foreign operations 
B)  the research and development budget commitment 
C)  product diversity 
D)  the extent of the company dependence on foreign sales 
A)  the type of strategy that is driving the company foreign operations 
B)  the research and development budget commitment 
C)  product diversity 
D)  the extent of the company dependence on foreign sales

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficient use of managerial and technical talent 
B)  an enhanced ability to respond quickly to changes in the external environment 
C)  high degree of emphasis on long-term performance 
D)  uniformity in image and quality across divisions 
A)  efficient use of managerial and technical talent 
B)  an enhanced ability to respond quickly to changes in the external environment 
C)  high degree of emphasis on long-term performance 
D)  uniformity in image and quality across divisions

Question 4

What is the name of the practice that many modular organization use to grow?

Accepted Answer

A)  operational effectiveness 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  strategic leveraging 
D)  strategic enabling 
A)  operational effectiveness 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  strategic leveraging 
D)  strategic enabling

Question 5

Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

Accepted Answer

The concept of ambidexterity incorporate

Question 6

Which of the following is not a boundaryless organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual 
B)  modular 
C)  matrix 
D)  barrier-free 
A)  virtual 
B)  modular 
C)  matrix 
D)  barrier-free

Question 7

Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure of a company are: the type of strategy that drives its foreign operations,its product diversity,and the extent to which the company is dependent on foreign sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Whole Foods tried to overcome some of the limitations of a divisional structure by

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralizing key activities. 
B)  redistributing financial support. 
C)  centralizing the purchasing function. 
D)  reducing power conflicts. 
A)  decentralizing key activities. 
B)  redistributing financial support. 
C)  centralizing the purchasing function. 
D)  reducing power conflicts.

Question 9

What type of organization is defined as a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix organization 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  modular organization 
D)  barrier-free organization 
A)  matrix organization 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  modular organization 
D)  barrier-free organization

Question 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differences in functional orientation may impede communication and coordination. 
B)  Use of managerial and technical talent is inefficient due to pooling of expertise in functional areas. 
C)  Decision making is centralized at the top of the organization. 
D)  Managers tend to be overly concerned with long-term strategies that minimize the importance of functional area strengths. 
A)  Differences in functional orientation may impede communication and coordination. 
B)  Use of managerial and technical talent is inefficient due to pooling of expertise in functional areas. 
C)  Decision making is centralized at the top of the organization. 
D)  Managers tend to be overly concerned with long-term strategies that minimize the importance of functional area strengths.

Question 11

Operational decision making in a large business places excessive demands on top management of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A global start-up faces many management challenges including

Accepted Answer

A)  communication and coordination across time zones. 
B)  pressure to perform internally all primary activities of the value chain. 
C)  assuring financing from home country only. 
D)  hiring only from home country. 
A)  communication and coordination across time zones. 
B)  pressure to perform internally all primary activities of the value chain. 
C)  assuring financing from home country only. 
D)  hiring only from home country.

Question 13

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines.This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional 
B)  functional 
C)  matrix 
D)  international 
A)  divisional 
B)  functional 
C)  matrix 
D)  international

Question 14

Effective ambidextrous organizations maintain adaptability,which means that

Accepted Answer

A)  managers are focused on growth opportunities. 
B)  there is a clear sense of how value is being created in the short-term and how activities are properly integrated and coordinated. 
C)  divisional-goals are consistent with overall corporate goals. 
D)  managers must remain proactive in expanding and/or modifying their product-market scope to anticipate and satisfy market conditions. 
A)  managers are focused on growth opportunities. 
B)  there is a clear sense of how value is being created in the short-term and how activities are properly integrated and coordinated. 
C)  divisional-goals are consistent with overall corporate goals. 
D)  managers must remain proactive in expanding and/or modifying their product-market scope to anticipate and satisfy market conditions.

Question 15

Effective ambidextrous organizations have alignment,which means that

Accepted Answer

A)  employees are rewarded according to both profit and sales growth. 
B)  managers are focused on growth opportunities. 
C)  there is a clear sense of how value is being created in the short-term and how activities are properly integrated and coordinated. 
D)  divisional-level goals are consistent with overall corporate goals. 
A)  employees are rewarded according to both profit and sales growth. 
B)  managers are focused on growth opportunities. 
C)  there is a clear sense of how value is being created in the short-term and how activities are properly integrated and coordinated. 
D)  divisional-level goals are consistent with overall corporate goals.

Question 16

Organizations generally tend to become internally focused when faced with ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resource scarcity; declining performance 
B)  internal pressures; improving performance 
C)  resource abundance; declining performance 
D)  external pressures; resource abundance 
A)  resource scarcity; declining performance 
B)  internal pressures; improving performance 
C)  resource abundance; declining performance 
D)  external pressures; resource abundance

Question 17

Generally speaking discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy follows structure. 
B)  structure follows strategy. 
C)  strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements. 
D)  structure typically has a very small influence on the strategy of a firm. 
A)  strategy follows structure. 
B)  structure follows strategy. 
C)  strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements. 
D)  structure typically has a very small influence on the strategy of a firm.

Question 18

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage ________ and ________ to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  email; social media. 
B)  telephone systems; outsourced systems 
C)  point-of-sale inventory systems; RFID technology 
D)  cloud systems; banking. 
A)  email; social media. 
B)  telephone systems; outsourced systems 
C)  point-of-sale inventory systems; RFID technology 
D)  cloud systems; banking.

Question 19

When an organization with a functional structure diversifies into related product-markets,it generally

Accepted Answer

A)  maintains its functional structure. 
B)  develops a divisional structure. 
C)  develops a matrix structure. 
D)  develops a worldwide product-division structure. 
A)  maintains its functional structure. 
B)  develops a divisional structure. 
C)  develops a matrix structure. 
D)  develops a worldwide product-division structure.

Question 20

In a barrier-free organization,differences in skills,authority,and talent disappear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is considered an advantage of a matrix structure?

As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Which one of the following is not a major contingency that influences the structure they choose?

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

What is the name of the practice that many modular organization use to grow?

Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

Which of the following is not a boundaryless organizational design?

Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure of a company are: the type of strategy that drives its foreign operations,its product diversity,and the extent to which the company is dependent on foreign sales.

Whole Foods tried to overcome some of the limitations of a divisional structure by

What type of organization is defined as a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Operational decision making in a large business places excessive demands on top management of the firm.

A global start-up faces many management challenges including

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines.This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)________ structure.

Effective ambidextrous organizations maintain adaptability,which means that

Effective ambidextrous organizations have alignment,which means that

Organizations generally tend to become internally focused when faced with and .

Generally speaking discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage and to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

When an organization with a functional structure diversifies into related product-markets,it generally

In a barrier-free organization,differences in skills,authority,and talent disappear.

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Which of the following is considered an advantage of a matrix structure?

As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Which one of the following is not a major contingency that influences the structure they choose?

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

What is the name of the practice that many modular organization use to grow?

Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

Which of the following is not a boundaryless organizational design?

Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure of a company are: the type of strategy that drives its foreign operations,its product diversity,and the extent to which the company is dependent on foreign sales.

Whole Foods tried to overcome some of the limitations of a divisional structure by

What type of organization is defined as a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Operational decision making in a large business places excessive demands on top management of the firm.

A global start-up faces many management challenges including

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines.This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)________ structure.

Effective ambidextrous organizations maintain adaptability,which means that

Effective ambidextrous organizations have alignment,which means that

Organizations generally tend to become internally focused when faced with ________ and ________.

Generally speaking discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage ________ and ________ to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

When an organization with a functional structure diversifies into related product-markets,it generally

In a barrier-free organization,differences in skills,authority,and talent disappear.

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Organizations generally tend to become internally focused when faced with and .

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage and to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.