Question 1

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized structure 
B)  ability to enhance role clarity 
C)  flexibility 
D)  highly departmentalized structure 
E)  ability to minimize organizational politics 
A)  decentralized structure 
B)  ability to enhance role clarity 
C)  flexibility 
D)  highly departmentalized structure 
E)  ability to minimize organizational politics

Question 2

Samantha is the owner of a flower shop. She has five employees that all report directly to her and she makes all the decisions regarding the type and quantity of flowers and looks after the shop's finances. Which type of organizational structure does Samantha have?

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucracy 
B)  virtual structure 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  boundaryless structure 
E)  simple structure 
A)  bureaucracy 
B)  virtual structure 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  boundaryless structure 
E)  simple structure

Question 3

A manufacturing manager organizes a plant into engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and supply specialists departments. This division of an organization into groups according to work functions is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social clustering 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  specialization 
D)  centralization 
E)  departmentalization 
A)  social clustering 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  specialization 
D)  centralization 
E)  departmentalization

Question 4

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  volatility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  complexity 
D)  adaptability 
E)  permeability 
A)  volatility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  complexity 
D)  adaptability 
E)  permeability

Question 6

Lotus Inc. is attempting to flatten its organizational hierarchy. It is encouraging the use of cross-hierarchical teams, participative decision-making practices, and the use of 360-degree performance appraisals. Based on this information we can say that Lotus Inc. is attempting to create a ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly centralized 
B)  virtual 
C)  team 
D)  highly formalized 
E)  highly departmentalized 
A)  highly centralized 
B)  virtual 
C)  team 
D)  highly formalized 
E)  highly departmentalized

Question 7

Companies can be structured in a certain manner simply because that is the way they have always been structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple structure 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  divisional structure 
E)  centralized structure 
A)  simple structure 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  divisional structure 
E)  centralized structure

Question 9

Who coined the term "boundaryless organization"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steve Jobs 
B)  Jack Welch 
C)  Henry Mintzberg 
D)  Bill Gates 
E)  Frederick Herzberg 
A)  Steve Jobs 
B)  Jack Welch 
C)  Henry Mintzberg 
D)  Bill Gates 
E)  Frederick Herzberg

Question 10

Some of the departments in Procter & Gamble are Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  function 
B)  process 
C)  geography 
D)  product 
E)  interest 
A)  function 
B)  process 
C)  geography 
D)  product 
E)  interest

Question 11

The basis by which jobs are grouped is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  formalization 
B)  departmentalization 
C)  chain of command 
D)  span of control 
E)  centralization 
A)  formalization 
B)  departmentalization 
C)  chain of command 
D)  span of control 
E)  centralization

Question 12

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An organization pursuing a(n) ________ tightly controls costs, refrains from incurring unnecessary expenses, and cuts prices in selling a basic product.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple structure 
B)  imitation strategy 
C)  innovation strategy 
D)  cost-minimization strategy 
E)  matrix structure 
A)  simple structure 
B)  imitation strategy 
C)  innovation strategy 
D)  cost-minimization strategy 
E)  matrix structure

Question 16

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy 
B)  environment 
C)  investment 
D)  size 
E)  technology 
A)  strategy 
B)  environment 
C)  investment 
D)  size 
E)  technology

Question 17

Publishing representatives who call on college professors to inform them of their company's new publications have a great deal of freedom in their jobs. They have only a general sales pitch, which they tailor as needed. Based on this information, we can say that the job of these publishing representatives scores ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low on the degree of work specialization 
B)  low on the degree of decentralization 
C)  high on the degree of departmentalization 
D)  high on the degree of centralization 
E)  low on the degree of formalization 
A)  low on the degree of work specialization 
B)  low on the degree of decentralization 
C)  high on the degree of departmentalization 
D)  high on the degree of centralization 
E)  low on the degree of formalization

Question 18

Job candidates who prefer ________ are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want ________ are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  predictability; autonomy 
B)  centralization; decentralization 
C)  job satisfaction; job security 
D)  simple structure; matrix structure 
E)  virtual organizations; team organizations 
A)  predictability; autonomy 
B)  centralization; decentralization 
C)  job satisfaction; job security 
D)  simple structure; matrix structure 
E)  virtual organizations; team organizations

Question 19

You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management. These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics. You extol the virtues and benefits of standardization. You are probably promoting the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  team structure 
E)  simple structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  team structure 
E)  simple structure

Question 20

Aeronautics Inc., a parts supplier, has departments for government aircraft and contracts, large commercial aircraft clients, and small personal aircraft clients. This is an example of ________ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  function 
C)  geography 
D)  customer 
E)  service 
A)  product 
B)  function 
C)  geography 
D)  customer 
E)  service

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Samantha is the owner of a flower shop. She has five employees that all report directly to her and she makes all the decisions regarding the type and quantity of flowers and looks after the shop's finances. Which type of organizational structure does Samantha have?

A manufacturing manager organizes a plant into engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and supply specialists departments. This division of an organization into groups according to work functions is an example of ________.

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Companies can be structured in a certain manner simply because that is the way they have always been structured.

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Who coined the term "boundaryless organization"?

Some of the departments in Procter & Gamble are Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

The basis by which jobs are grouped is called ________.

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

An organization pursuing a(n) ________ tightly controls costs, refrains from incurring unnecessary expenses, and cuts prices in selling a basic product.

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

Job candidates who prefer are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Aeronautics Inc., a parts supplier, has departments for government aircraft and contracts, large commercial aircraft clients, and small personal aircraft clients. This is an example of ________ departmentalization.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Samantha is the owner of a flower shop. She has five employees that all report directly to her and she makes all the decisions regarding the type and quantity of flowers and looks after the shop's finances. Which type of organizational structure does Samantha have?

A manufacturing manager organizes a plant into engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and supply specialists departments. This division of an organization into groups according to work functions is an example of ________.

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Companies can be structured in a certain manner simply because that is the way they have always been structured.

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Who coined the term "boundaryless organization"?

Some of the departments in Procter & Gamble are Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

The basis by which jobs are grouped is called ________.

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

An organization pursuing a(n) ________ tightly controls costs, refrains from incurring unnecessary expenses, and cuts prices in selling a basic product.

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

Job candidates who prefer ________ are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want ________ are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Aeronautics Inc., a parts supplier, has departments for government aircraft and contracts, large commercial aircraft clients, and small personal aircraft clients. This is an example of ________ departmentalization.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Job candidates who prefer are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want are more likely to end up in an organic structure.