Question 1

The goal of the sociotechnical systems approach is to design an organization for pooled interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Vintichic,a fashion house,plans to launch its new collection for summer.Each department has a part to play in producing the final product.The designers send the fabric and designs to the tailors,the tailors send the sewed clothes to the department that accessorize the clothes,the accessorizing department sends the clothes to the packaging and shipping department,and finally the packaging and shipping department transports the clothes to their various outlets throughout the world.In this scenario,the type of interdependence exhibited by the departments of the fashion house is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) pooled interdependence 
B) reciprocal interdependence 
C) sequential interdependence 
D) autonomous interdependence 
A) pooled interdependence 
B) reciprocal interdependence 
C) sequential interdependence 
D) autonomous interdependence

Question 3

In a service firm,the quality of a service is perceived and cannot be directly measured and compared in the same way that the quality of a tangible product can.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Perrow's study is classified as pertaining to organization-level technology,while Woodward's is classified as pertaining to department-level technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The awesome advantage of a smart factory is that:

Accepted Answer

A) little training is required. 
B) employee involvement is very less. 
C) one product can be produced at a time, making it easier for employees to operate the machines involved in production. 
D) products of different sizes, types, and customer requirements freely intermingle on the assembly line. 
A) little training is required. 
B) employee involvement is very less. 
C) one product can be produced at a time, making it easier for employees to operate the machines involved in production. 
D) products of different sizes, types, and customer requirements freely intermingle on the assembly line.

The goal of the sociotechnical systems approach is to design an organization for pooled interdependence.

In a service firm,the quality of a service is perceived and cannot be directly measured and compared in the same way that the quality of a tangible product can.

Perrow's study is classified as pertaining to organization-level technology,while Woodward's is classified as pertaining to department-level technology.

The awesome advantage of a smart factory is that:

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

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Exam 7: Manufacturing and Service Technologies

The goal of the sociotechnical systems approach is to design an organization for pooled interdependence.

In a service firm,the quality of a service is perceived and cannot be directly measured and compared in the same way that the quality of a tangible product can.

Perrow's study is classified as pertaining to organization-level technology,while Woodward's is classified as pertaining to department-level technology.

The awesome advantage of a smart factory is that:

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

Filters