Question 1

Which of the following organizational designs has no rigid and predefined structure?

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structures 
B) boundaryless organizations 
C) simple structures 
D) functional organizations 
A) matrix structures 
B) boundaryless organizations 
C) simple structures 
D) functional organizations

Question 2

A matrix structure violates which important element of organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A) unity of command 
B) span of control 
C) chain of command 
D) decentralization 
A) unity of command 
B) span of control 
C) chain of command 
D) decentralization

Question 3

Open innovation refers to opening up the search for new ideas beyond the organization's boundaries and allowing innovations to easily transfer inward and outward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The most common arrangement in a compressed workweek is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) four 10-hour days 
B) three 12-hour days followed by one 4-hour day 
C) five 8-hour days 
D) four 9-hour days followed by one 4-hour day 
A) four 10-hour days 
B) three 12-hour days followed by one 4-hour day 
C) five 8-hour days 
D) four 9-hour days followed by one 4-hour day

Question 5

Communities of practice refer to groups of people who share a concern,a set of problems,or a passion about a topic,and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in that area by interacting on an ongoing basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In large organizations,the team structure complements what is typically a functional or divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A major structural design challenge for managers today is to find a way to offer flexibility and at the same time keep widely dispersed and mobile employees connected to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All work in project structures is performed by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) teams 
B) functions 
C) outside specialists 
D) informal groups 
A) teams 
B) functions 
C) outside specialists 
D) informal groups

Question 9

Which of the following is a major characteristic of today's organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) constant managerial supervision 
B) loyal employees 
C) full-time,permanent jobs 
D) mobile employees 
A) constant managerial supervision 
B) loyal employees 
C) full-time,permanent jobs 
D) mobile employees

Question 10

In which of the following organizational designs are employees most likely to experience communication difficulties?

Accepted Answer

A) team structures 
B) matrix structures 
C) project structures 
D) boundaryless structures 
A) team structures 
B) matrix structures 
C) project structures 
D) boundaryless structures

Question 11

The employees of a firm's R&D wing and sales and marketing department were asked to form teams.Within these teams,the members from R&D were required to explain the features of the new products in detail to the employees of the sales and marketing department.This helped the sales and marketing team to promote the company's products better.This an example of the use of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional teams 
B) task forces 
C) communities of practice 
D) cross-cultural teams 
A) cross-functional teams 
B) task forces 
C) communities of practice 
D) cross-cultural teams

Question 12

A compressed workweek is one wherein ________.

Accepted Answer

A) employees work longer hours per day but fewer days per week 
B) employees work the same number of hours per week but do more work 
C) employees work fewer days per week but also do lesser work 
D) employees work for a lesser number of hours per day in the week 
A) employees work longer hours per day but fewer days per week 
B) employees work the same number of hours per week but do more work 
C) employees work fewer days per week but also do lesser work 
D) employees work for a lesser number of hours per day in the week

Question 13

Margaret works mornings from 8 to 12:30.Her twin Marjorie comes in at noon and works until 4:30.They share a desk and job responsibilities.The twins are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) using flextime 
B) contingent workers 
C) temporary employees 
D) job-sharing 
A) using flextime 
B) contingent workers 
C) temporary employees 
D) job-sharing

Question 14

A virtual organization consists of temporary workers who telecommute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The management at Ranger Oil Corporation (ROC)decides to outsource functions such as accounting,payroll,and human resources,thereby allowing ROC to focus on what they do best-oil exploration and distribution.The management is aiming to turn ROC into a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) team organization 
B) matrix organization 
C) project organization 
D) network organization 
A) team organization 
B) matrix organization 
C) project organization 
D) network organization

Question 16

BarNone is an electronic engineer's dream job.There are no departments,no chain of command.Employees find a team working on something they find interesting and to which they can contribute and stay with that team until the work is done then they move on to another team.BarNone uses a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) team 
B) project 
C) matrix 
D) boundaryless 
A) team 
B) project 
C) matrix 
D) boundaryless

Question 17

A task force is a permanent committee or team formed to tackle a long-term problem affecting several departments of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Searching for new ideas beyond an organization's boundaries and allowing changes to easily transfer inward and outward is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic partnering 
B) knowledge management 
C) customer relationship management 
D) open innovation 
A) strategic partnering 
B) knowledge management 
C) customer relationship management 
D) open innovation

Question 19

Brent works in the accounts department at a small firm.All employees at his firm are expected to clock-in 40 hours of work per week.After five years in the work force,Brent decides to go back to school but on a part-time basis while continuing to work his full 40 hours each week.The classes he is taking are currently scheduled for three days in a week,between 3 to 6 pm.Which of the following work arrangements is most suitable for Brent's situation?

Accepted Answer

A) flextime 
B) telecommuting full time 
C) job sharing 
D) compressed workweek 
A) flextime 
B) telecommuting full time 
C) job sharing 
D) compressed workweek

Question 20

Temporary,freelance,or contract workers are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) communities of practice 
B) contingent workers 
C) passive labor 
D) virtual employees 
A) communities of practice 
B) contingent workers 
C) passive labor 
D) virtual employees

Which of the following organizational designs has no rigid and predefined structure?

A matrix structure violates which important element of organizational design?

Open innovation refers to opening up the search for new ideas beyond the organization's boundaries and allowing innovations to easily transfer inward and outward.

The most common arrangement in a compressed workweek is ________.

Communities of practice refer to groups of people who share a concern,a set of problems,or a passion about a topic,and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in that area by interacting on an ongoing basis.

In large organizations,the team structure complements what is typically a functional or divisional structure.

A major structural design challenge for managers today is to find a way to offer flexibility and at the same time keep widely dispersed and mobile employees connected to the organization.

All work in project structures is performed by ________.

Which of the following is a major characteristic of today's organizations?

In which of the following organizational designs are employees most likely to experience communication difficulties?

A compressed workweek is one wherein ________.

Margaret works mornings from 8 to 12:30.Her twin Marjorie comes in at noon and works until 4:30.They share a desk and job responsibilities.The twins are ________.

A virtual organization consists of temporary workers who telecommute.

The management at Ranger Oil Corporation (ROC)decides to outsource functions such as accounting,payroll,and human resources,thereby allowing ROC to focus on what they do best-oil exploration and distribution.The management is aiming to turn ROC into a ________.

A task force is a permanent committee or team formed to tackle a long-term problem affecting several departments of an organization.

Searching for new ideas beyond an organization's boundaries and allowing changes to easily transfer inward and outward is known as ________.

Temporary,freelance,or contract workers are known as ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 11: Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Which of the following organizational designs has no rigid and predefined structure?

A matrix structure violates which important element of organizational design?

Open innovation refers to opening up the search for new ideas beyond the organization's boundaries and allowing innovations to easily transfer inward and outward.

The most common arrangement in a compressed workweek is ________.

Communities of practice refer to groups of people who share a concern,a set of problems,or a passion about a topic,and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in that area by interacting on an ongoing basis.

In large organizations,the team structure complements what is typically a functional or divisional structure.

A major structural design challenge for managers today is to find a way to offer flexibility and at the same time keep widely dispersed and mobile employees connected to the organization.

All work in project structures is performed by ________.

Which of the following is a major characteristic of today's organizations?

In which of the following organizational designs are employees most likely to experience communication difficulties?

A compressed workweek is one wherein ________.

Margaret works mornings from 8 to 12:30.Her twin Marjorie comes in at noon and works until 4:30.They share a desk and job responsibilities.The twins are ________.

A virtual organization consists of temporary workers who telecommute.

The management at Ranger Oil Corporation (ROC)decides to outsource functions such as accounting,payroll,and human resources,thereby allowing ROC to focus on what they do best-oil exploration and distribution.The management is aiming to turn ROC into a ________.

A task force is a permanent committee or team formed to tackle a long-term problem affecting several departments of an organization.

Searching for new ideas beyond an organization's boundaries and allowing changes to easily transfer inward and outward is known as ________.

Temporary,freelance,or contract workers are known as ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters