Question 1

The communication flow is primarily vertical through the hierarchy in an organization that uses ________ technology.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

An organization has been making small quantities of stuffed bears. The demand for these bears has risen significantly, and the company will have to invest in production equipment to meet this demand. In deciding whether or not to produce larger quantities, what factors should this organization consider?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the quantity of production wo

Question 3

________ is an inventory system requires inputs and components needed for production to be delivered as they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stockpiling 
B)  Just-in-time 
C)  Warehousing 
D)  Mass production 
A)  Stockpiling 
B)  Just-in-time 
C)  Warehousing 
D)  Mass production

Question 4

________ is a technology characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization 
B)  Mediating technology 
C)  Long-linked technology 
D)  Intensive technology 
A)  Specialization 
B)  Mediating technology 
C)  Long-linked technology 
D)  Intensive technology

Question 5

The theory that technology determines structure is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  resource dependence theory 
B)  transaction cost theory 
C)  the Aston Study 
D)  the technological imperative 
A)  resource dependence theory 
B)  transaction cost theory 
C)  the Aston Study 
D)  the technological imperative

Question 6

What is the main coordination problem associated with small-batch technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production happens in small batches, making it hard to retrace errors. 
B)  Span of control tends to be so wide that subordinates have too much freedom. 
C)  It is impossible to program conversion activities because production depends on the skills of people working together. 
D)  Structures tend to be too tall, limiting communications. 
A)  Production happens in small batches, making it hard to retrace errors. 
B)  Span of control tends to be so wide that subordinates have too much freedom. 
C)  It is impossible to program conversion activities because production depends on the skills of people working together. 
D)  Structures tend to be too tall, limiting communications.

Question 7

________ is the organizational technology that uses conveyor belts and a standardized progressive assembly process to manufacture goods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass production 
B)  Craftswork 
C)  Innovation 
D)  Specialization 
A)  Mass production 
B)  Craftswork 
C)  Innovation 
D)  Specialization

Question 8

An organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  stockpile inventory. 
B)  train workers to perform many tasks. 
C)  produce a wide variety of products. 
D)  increase its technical complexity. 
A)  stockpile inventory. 
B)  train workers to perform many tasks. 
C)  produce a wide variety of products. 
D)  increase its technical complexity.

Question 9

A mechanistic structure is most appropriate for which of the following organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  A biotechnology company 
B)  A specialized chemical processor 
C)  A custom furniture maker 
D)  An automobile manufacturer 
A)  A biotechnology company 
B)  A specialized chemical processor 
C)  A custom furniture maker 
D)  An automobile manufacturer

Question 10

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT inventory systems 
B)  CAD 
C)  CAMM 
D)  CIM 
A)  JIT inventory systems 
B)  CAD 
C)  CAMM 
D)  CIM

Question 11

Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an innovation in materials technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design (CA
D)  
B)  Just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems 
C)  Quality control circles 
D)  Computer-aided materials management (CAMM) 
A)  Computer-aided design (CA
D)  
B)  Just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems 
C)  Quality control circles 
D)  Computer-aided materials management (CAMM)

Question 14

Organizations use slack resources to decrease the resources available and to use existing resources more efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In mass production, the actions of one employee determine how well the next employee can perform his task. This is an example of ________ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  large-batch 
B)  mediating 
C)  independent 
D)  long-linked 
A)  large-batch 
B)  mediating 
C)  independent 
D)  long-linked

Question 16

Slack resources will most likely be used when an organization uses ________ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  mediating 
B)  long-linked 
C)  nonroutine 
D)  intensive 
A)  mediating 
B)  long-linked 
C)  nonroutine 
D)  intensive

Question 17

If an organization uses intensive technology, then the primary form of task interdependence is ________, and the type of coordination required is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sequential/mutual adjustment 
B)  reciprocal/mutual adjustment 
C)  sequential/standardization 
D)  reciprocal/standardization 
A)  sequential/mutual adjustment 
B)  reciprocal/mutual adjustment 
C)  sequential/standardization 
D)  reciprocal/standardization

Question 18

An organization needs CAMM to effectively utilize JIT inventory systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ are machines that can perform only one operation at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Highly complex machines 
B)  Dedicated machines 
C)  Retooling machines 
D)  Transfer machines 
A)  Highly complex machines 
B)  Dedicated machines 
C)  Retooling machines 
D)  Transfer machines

Question 20

Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The communication flow is primarily vertical through the hierarchy in an organization that uses ________ technology.

________ is an inventory system requires inputs and components needed for production to be delivered as they are needed.

________ is a technology characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

The theory that technology determines structure is known as ________.

What is the main coordination problem associated with small-batch technology?

________ is the organizational technology that uses conveyor belts and a standardized progressive assembly process to manufacture goods.

An organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

A mechanistic structure is most appropriate for which of the following organizations?

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

Which of the following is not an innovation in materials technology?

Organizations use slack resources to decrease the resources available and to use existing resources more efficiently.

In mass production, the actions of one employee determine how well the next employee can perform his task. This is an example of ________ technology.

Slack resources will most likely be used when an organization uses ________ technology.

If an organization uses intensive technology, then the primary form of task interdependence is , and the type of coordination required is .

An organization needs CAMM to effectively utilize JIT inventory systems.

________ are machines that can perform only one operation at a time.

Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

The communication flow is primarily vertical through the hierarchy in an organization that uses ________ technology.

________ is an inventory system requires inputs and components needed for production to be delivered as they are needed.

________ is a technology characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities are inseparable.

The theory that technology determines structure is known as ________.

What is the main coordination problem associated with small-batch technology?

________ is the organizational technology that uses conveyor belts and a standardized progressive assembly process to manufacture goods.

An organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

A mechanistic structure is most appropriate for which of the following organizations?

Which of the following technologies simplifies the process of developing prototypes?

Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

Which of the following is not an innovation in materials technology?

Organizations use slack resources to decrease the resources available and to use existing resources more efficiently.

In mass production, the actions of one employee determine how well the next employee can perform his task. This is an example of ________ technology.

Slack resources will most likely be used when an organization uses ________ technology.

If an organization uses intensive technology, then the primary form of task interdependence is ________, and the type of coordination required is ________.

An organization needs CAMM to effectively utilize JIT inventory systems.

________ are machines that can perform only one operation at a time.

Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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If an organization uses intensive technology, then the primary form of task interdependence is , and the type of coordination required is .