Question 1

List some of the benefits and drawbacks of collaborative work.

Accepted Answer

Some of the benefits of collaborative wo

Question 2

In terms of organizational design,external boundaries refer to the boundaries that separate ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an organization's permanent workforce from its contingent workforce 
B) an organization's top-management from its middle- and lower-management 
C) an organization from its customers,suppliers,and other stakeholders 
D) an organization from its divisions in other countries 
A) an organization's permanent workforce from its contingent workforce 
B) an organization's top-management from its middle- and lower-management 
C) an organization from its customers,suppliers,and other stakeholders 
D) an organization from its divisions in other countries

Question 3

Which of the following is a structural option that an organization should consider for internal collaboration?

Accepted Answer

A) joint ventures 
B) communities of practice 
C) open innovation 
D) strategic partnerships 
A) joint ventures 
B) communities of practice 
C) open innovation 
D) strategic partnerships

Question 4

Explain the concept of strategic partnerships and highlight some of their advantages.

Accepted Answer

Strategic partnerships: These are collab

Question 5

What is a learning organization? What structural characteristics do learning organizations need?

Accepted Answer

A learning organization is an organizati

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project structure?

Accepted Answer

A) It has no formal departments. 
B) It creates a high level of team loyalty. 
C) It has a rigid organizational hierarchy. 
D) It has a very slow decision-making process. 
A) It has no formal departments. 
B) It creates a high level of team loyalty. 
C) It has a rigid organizational hierarchy. 
D) It has a very slow decision-making process.

Question 7

A task force is also called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structure 
B) community of practice 
C) ad hoc committee 
D) strategic partnership 
A) matrix structure 
B) community of practice 
C) ad hoc committee 
D) strategic partnership

Question 8

Which of the following is a drawback of open innovation?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the level of risk associated with product development. 
B) It diverts the organization's attention away from the marketplace. 
C) It nurtures external relationships but not internal ones. 
D) It requires extensive support. 
A) It increases the level of risk associated with product development. 
B) It diverts the organization's attention away from the marketplace. 
C) It nurtures external relationships but not internal ones. 
D) It requires extensive support.

Question 9

________ is a work arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the workplace by computer.

Accepted Answer

A) Outsourcing 
B) Coworking 
C) Telecommuting 
D) Hot desking 
A) Outsourcing 
B) Coworking 
C) Telecommuting 
D) Hot desking

Question 10

The company is known for its auto insurance but its customers would be surprised to learn how few regular employees the company has.Most work from home or from their own offices and only when the insurance company has projects for them.This company is most likely a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) boundaryless organization 
B) virtual organization 
C) network organization 
D) learning organization 
A) boundaryless organization 
B) virtual organization 
C) network organization 
D) learning organization

Question 11

What are the major challenges for managers seeking organizational designs that will best support and facilitate employee efficiency and effectiveness in today's business environment?

Accepted Answer

Keeping employees connected - requires a

Question 12

When Carl offered to work from home several days each month,his manager feared that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) she would not be able to provide adequate supervision when he would not see Carl regularly 
B) she would miss the camaraderie of having Carl in the office every day 
C) Carl would ask for an increase in pay 
D) Carl would not be able to handle working alone 
A) she would not be able to provide adequate supervision when he would not see Carl regularly 
B) she would miss the camaraderie of having Carl in the office every day 
C) Carl would ask for an increase in pay 
D) Carl would not be able to handle working alone

Question 13

The ________ structure assigns specialists from different functional departments to work on projects being led by a project manager.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following is a drawback of collaborative work?

Accepted Answer

A) It decreases communication and coordination among the participants. 
B) It reduces the level of creativity and produces fewer ideas. 
C) It can be effectively applied only to simple problems. 
D) It is possible that participants may have opposing views and competing goals. 
A) It decreases communication and coordination among the participants. 
B) It reduces the level of creativity and produces fewer ideas. 
C) It can be effectively applied only to simple problems. 
D) It is possible that participants may have opposing views and competing goals.

Question 15

A ________ organization is an organization that has developed the capacity to continuously acquire knowledge,adapt,and change.

Accepted Answer

A) learning 
B) boundaryless 
C) virtual 
D) organic 
A) learning 
B) boundaryless 
C) virtual 
D) organic

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of open innovation?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be implemented even if the organization follows a rigid structure. 
B) It requires minimal support from top management. 
C) It gives customers a voice and allows them to be heard. 
D) It requires few,if any,changes in the way knowledge is shared. 
A) It can be implemented even if the organization follows a rigid structure. 
B) It requires minimal support from top management. 
C) It gives customers a voice and allows them to be heard. 
D) It requires few,if any,changes in the way knowledge is shared.

Question 17

A dual chain of command is the key characteristic of the ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A) contingent workforce 
B) multiple structural and physical barriers 
C) empowered work teams 
D) several managerial roles to direct and control employees 
A) contingent workforce 
B) multiple structural and physical barriers 
C) empowered work teams 
D) several managerial roles to direct and control employees

Question 19

Project structures tend to be rigid organizational designs,with the departmentalization and organizational hierarchy slowing down the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of a team structure?

Accepted Answer

A) It empowers employees and makes them more involved. 
B) It establishes a clear line of managerial authority. 
C) It reduces the pressure on teams to perform. 
D) It separates different functional groups. 
A) It empowers employees and makes them more involved. 
B) It establishes a clear line of managerial authority. 
C) It reduces the pressure on teams to perform. 
D) It separates different functional groups.

List some of the benefits and drawbacks of collaborative work.

In terms of organizational design,external boundaries refer to the boundaries that separate ________.

Which of the following is a structural option that an organization should consider for internal collaboration?

Explain the concept of strategic partnerships and highlight some of their advantages.

What is a learning organization? What structural characteristics do learning organizations need?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project structure?

A task force is also called a(n)________.

Which of the following is a drawback of open innovation?

________ is a work arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the workplace by computer.

The company is known for its auto insurance but its customers would be surprised to learn how few regular employees the company has.Most work from home or from their own offices and only when the insurance company has projects for them.This company is most likely a ________.

What are the major challenges for managers seeking organizational designs that will best support and facilitate employee efficiency and effectiveness in today's business environment?

When Carl offered to work from home several days each month,his manager feared that ________.

The ________ structure assigns specialists from different functional departments to work on projects being led by a project manager.

Which of the following is a drawback of collaborative work?

A ________ organization is an organization that has developed the capacity to continuously acquire knowledge,adapt,and change.

Which of the following is an advantage of open innovation?

A dual chain of command is the key characteristic of the ________ structure.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a learning organization?

Project structures tend to be rigid organizational designs,with the departmentalization and organizational hierarchy slowing down the decision-making process.

Which of the following is an advantage of a team structure?

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

List some of the benefits and drawbacks of collaborative work.

In terms of organizational design,external boundaries refer to the boundaries that separate ________.

Which of the following is a structural option that an organization should consider for internal collaboration?

Explain the concept of strategic partnerships and highlight some of their advantages.

What is a learning organization? What structural characteristics do learning organizations need?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a project structure?

A task force is also called a(n)________.

Which of the following is a drawback of open innovation?

________ is a work arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the workplace by computer.

The company is known for its auto insurance but its customers would be surprised to learn how few regular employees the company has.Most work from home or from their own offices and only when the insurance company has projects for them.This company is most likely a ________.

What are the major challenges for managers seeking organizational designs that will best support and facilitate employee efficiency and effectiveness in today's business environment?

When Carl offered to work from home several days each month,his manager feared that ________.

The ________ structure assigns specialists from different functional departments to work on projects being led by a project manager.

Which of the following is a drawback of collaborative work?

A ________ organization is an organization that has developed the capacity to continuously acquire knowledge,adapt,and change.

Which of the following is an advantage of open innovation?

A dual chain of command is the key characteristic of the ________ structure.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a learning organization?

Project structures tend to be rigid organizational designs,with the departmentalization and organizational hierarchy slowing down the decision-making process.

Which of the following is an advantage of a team structure?

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