Question 1

Organizations using __________ technology produce a few products using considerable automation.

Accepted Answer

A) long-linked 
B) continuous-process 
C) mediating 
D) small-batch 
E) intensive 
A) long-linked 
B) continuous-process 
C) mediating 
D) small-batch 
E) intensive

Question 2

__________ is the possession of a repertoire of roles and the ability to selectively apply them.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral complexity 
B) Cognitive complexity 
C) Adhocracy 
D) Adaptive capacity 
E) Absorptive capacity 
A) Behavioral complexity 
B) Cognitive complexity 
C) Adhocracy 
D) Adaptive capacity 
E) Absorptive capacity

Question 3

__________ is a process that,in part,involves repositioning the firm in its setting as the setting itself changes,the firm's scale of operations expands,and its technology shifts.

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual relationship management 
B) Labor-management cooperation 
C) Inside-outside management 
D) Co-evolution 
E) Co-management 
A) Mutual relationship management 
B) Labor-management cooperation 
C) Inside-outside management 
D) Co-evolution 
E) Co-management

Question 4

The strengths of the simple design are simplicity,flexibility,and responsiveness to the desires of a central manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

__________ is the ability to perceive variations in the environment and understand the social actors and their relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) Absorptive capacity 
B) Adaptive capacity 
C) Managerial wisdom 
D) Cognitive complexity 
E) Behavioral complexity 
A) Absorptive capacity 
B) Adaptive capacity 
C) Managerial wisdom 
D) Cognitive complexity 
E) Behavioral complexity

Question 6

An example of __________ technology is provided by banks that link creditors and depositors and store money and information to facilitate such exchanges.

Accepted Answer

A) continuous-process 
B) mediating 
C) intensive 
D) long-linked 
E) small-batch 
A) continuous-process 
B) mediating 
C) intensive 
D) long-linked 
E) small-batch

Question 7

The design of small firms is directly influenced by its __________,whereas larger firms have many more __________.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership; leaders 
B) employees; employees 
C) culture; diverse cultures 
D) environment; different environments 
E) core operations technology; core operations technologies in a wide variety of much more specialized units 
A) leadership; leaders 
B) employees; employees 
C) culture; diverse cultures 
D) environment; different environments 
E) core operations technology; core operations technologies in a wide variety of much more specialized units

Question 8

The better virtual project manager will emphasize the use of __________ for communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The better virtual project manager will emphasize...

Question 9

__________ is the process of positioning the organization in the competitive environment and implementing actions to compete successfully.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 10

Organizational learning is the process of knowledge acquisition,information distribution,information interpretation,and organizational retention in adapting successfully to changing circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Successful organizations arrange their internal structures to meet the dictates of their dominant technologies or workflows and information technology opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________ is the copying of the successful practices of others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is the copying of the successful...

Question 13

Jim Sinegal's strategy at Costco is to follow the crowd.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Being at the hub of a network can provide a greater opportunity to innovate and gain greater financial returns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Of the following,which is NOT true regarding organizational design and strategic decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Historically,executives were told that firms had available a limited number of economically determined generic strategies that were built upon the foundations of such factors as efficiency and innovation. 
B) Historically,if the firm wanted efficiency,it adopted the machine bureaucracy. 
C) Historically,if the firm wanted innovation,it adopted a more organic form. 
D) Today,the world of corporations is much more complex and many senior executives emphasize the skills and abilities that their firms need to compete in a rapidly changing world. 
E) All of the above are true regarding organizational design and strategic decisions. 
A) Historically,executives were told that firms had available a limited number of economically determined generic strategies that were built upon the foundations of such factors as efficiency and innovation. 
B) Historically,if the firm wanted efficiency,it adopted the machine bureaucracy. 
C) Historically,if the firm wanted innovation,it adopted a more organic form. 
D) Today,the world of corporations is much more complex and many senior executives emphasize the skills and abilities that their firms need to compete in a rapidly changing world. 
E) All of the above are true regarding organizational design and strategic decisions.

Question 16

__________ are announced cooperative agreements or joint ventures between two independent firms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are announced cooperative agreements or joint...

Organizations using __________ technology produce a few products using considerable automation.

__________ is the possession of a repertoire of roles and the ability to selectively apply them.

__________ is a process that,in part,involves repositioning the firm in its setting as the setting itself changes,the firm's scale of operations expands,and its technology shifts.

The strengths of the simple design are simplicity,flexibility,and responsiveness to the desires of a central manager.

__________ is the ability to perceive variations in the environment and understand the social actors and their relationships.

An example of __________ technology is provided by banks that link creditors and depositors and store money and information to facilitate such exchanges.

The design of small firms is directly influenced by its ,whereas larger firms have many more .

The better virtual project manager will emphasize the use of __________ for communication.

__________ is the process of positioning the organization in the competitive environment and implementing actions to compete successfully.

Organizational learning is the process of knowledge acquisition,information distribution,information interpretation,and organizational retention in adapting successfully to changing circumstances.

Successful organizations arrange their internal structures to meet the dictates of their dominant technologies or workflows and information technology opportunities.

_________ is the copying of the successful practices of others.

Jim Sinegal's strategy at Costco is to follow the crowd.

Being at the hub of a network can provide a greater opportunity to innovate and gain greater financial returns.

Of the following,which is NOT true regarding organizational design and strategic decisions?

__________ are announced cooperative agreements or joint ventures between two independent firms.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Filters

Exam 17: Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

Organizations using __________ technology produce a few products using considerable automation.

__________ is the possession of a repertoire of roles and the ability to selectively apply them.

__________ is a process that,in part,involves repositioning the firm in its setting as the setting itself changes,the firm's scale of operations expands,and its technology shifts.

The strengths of the simple design are simplicity,flexibility,and responsiveness to the desires of a central manager.

__________ is the ability to perceive variations in the environment and understand the social actors and their relationships.

An example of __________ technology is provided by banks that link creditors and depositors and store money and information to facilitate such exchanges.

The design of small firms is directly influenced by its __________,whereas larger firms have many more __________.

The better virtual project manager will emphasize the use of __________ for communication.

__________ is the process of positioning the organization in the competitive environment and implementing actions to compete successfully.

Organizational learning is the process of knowledge acquisition,information distribution,information interpretation,and organizational retention in adapting successfully to changing circumstances.

Successful organizations arrange their internal structures to meet the dictates of their dominant technologies or workflows and information technology opportunities.

_________ is the copying of the successful practices of others.

Jim Sinegal's strategy at Costco is to follow the crowd.

Being at the hub of a network can provide a greater opportunity to innovate and gain greater financial returns.

Of the following,which is NOT true regarding organizational design and strategic decisions?

__________ are announced cooperative agreements or joint ventures between two independent firms.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Motivation and Performance

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Filters

The design of small firms is directly influenced by its ,whereas larger firms have many more .