Question 1

The ________ determines the number of levels and managers in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) delegation of authority 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) span of control 
A) delegation of authority 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) span of control

Question 2

The more the decision-making power of lower-level employees,the more decentralized the organization is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is the obligation or expectation to perform a duty.

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility 
B) Authority 
C) Commitment 
D) Duty 
A) Responsibility 
B) Authority 
C) Commitment 
D) Duty

Question 4

Tom's Welding is in its third year of operation.Tom now has a sales person and several production employees.It is most likely Tom has a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix 
A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix

Question 5

According to the acceptance theory of authority,________.

Accepted Answer

A) employees will accept orders only if certain conditions are met 
B) employees have the authority to negotiate conditions with their employers 
C) managers must accept responsibility for the actions of their subordinates 
D) managers must accept the authority delegated to them before they can expect their subordinates to comply with their orders 
A) employees will accept orders only if certain conditions are met 
B) employees have the authority to negotiate conditions with their employers 
C) managers must accept responsibility for the actions of their subordinates 
D) managers must accept the authority delegated to them before they can expect their subordinates to comply with their orders

Question 6

A(n)________ organization is highly adaptive,loose,and flexible.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) centralized 
C) customer-oriented 
D) mechanistic 
A) organic 
B) centralized 
C) customer-oriented 
D) mechanistic

Question 7

Which one of Fayol's 14 principles of management states that a person should report to only one manager?

Accepted Answer

A) unity of direction 
B) unity of command 
C) division of work 
D) division of authority 
A) unity of direction 
B) unity of command 
C) division of work 
D) division of authority

Question 8

In a ________ structure the parent corporation typically acts as an external overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions and provide financial,legal,or other such support services.

Accepted Answer

A) divisional 
B) simple 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
A) divisional 
B) simple 
C) functional 
D) matrix

Question 9

Explain the contemporary view of span of control.

Accepted Answer

The contemporary view of span of control

Question 10

What are the different structures that traditional organizations can have?

Accepted Answer

A) simple,functional,and corporate structures 
B) simple,functional,and business unit structures 
C) functional,strategic,and business unit structures 
D) simple,functional,and divisional structures 
A) simple,functional,and corporate structures 
B) simple,functional,and business unit structures 
C) functional,strategic,and business unit structures 
D) simple,functional,and divisional structures

Question 11

At one end of the spectrum,organizations can be absolutely centralized,while at the other end,they can be completely decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A simple structure is characterized by low spans of controls and high formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the four contingency variables that an organization's structure depends on?

Accepted Answer

A) strategy,size,technology,and equity 
B) management,technology,equity,and degree of environmental uncertainty 
C) management,funding,technology,and degree of environmental uncertainty 
D) strategy,size,technology,and environmental uncertainty 
A) strategy,size,technology,and equity 
B) management,technology,equity,and degree of environmental uncertainty 
C) management,funding,technology,and degree of environmental uncertainty 
D) strategy,size,technology,and environmental uncertainty

Question 14

GlaxoSmithKline would become more ________ if it starts allowing its lab scientists to set the priorities and allocate the resources.

Accepted Answer

A) profitable 
B) mechanistic 
C) diversified 
D) organic 
A) profitable 
B) mechanistic 
C) diversified 
D) organic

Question 15

Marcus was asked to represent the cardiac unit as part of a Total Quality Management (TQM)initiative that is aimed at improving the overall quality of care at his hospital.Other departments,such as orthopedics,neurology,oncology,and pediatrics also have representatives on this team.This TQM team is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a multi-cultural team 
B) a cross-functional team 
C) process integration 
D) an interdepartmental team 
A) a multi-cultural team 
B) a cross-functional team 
C) process integration 
D) an interdepartmental team

Question 16

The ________ is an organizational structure made up of separate business units with each unit having limited autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) bureaucratic structure 
B) simple structure 
C) functional structure 
D) divisional structure 
A) bureaucratic structure 
B) simple structure 
C) functional structure 
D) divisional structure

Question 17

Customer departmentalization works well because it emphasizes interdepartmental communication regarding customer's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The strength of the functional structure is that it focuses on results because managers are responsible for what happens to their products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List a few factors that influence the amount of centralization or decentralization in an organization.

Accepted Answer

An organization requires more centraliza

Question 20

Michelle is very concerned about the formal framework by which job tasks are divided,grouped,and coordinated within her unit.This implies that she is concerned about ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the chain of command 
B) the organizational structure 
C) the organizational design 
D) decentralization 
A) the chain of command 
B) the organizational structure 
C) the organizational design 
D) decentralization

The ________ determines the number of levels and managers in an organization.

The more the decision-making power of lower-level employees,the more decentralized the organization is.

________ is the obligation or expectation to perform a duty.

Tom's Welding is in its third year of operation.Tom now has a sales person and several production employees.It is most likely Tom has a ________ structure.

According to the acceptance theory of authority,________.

A(n)________ organization is highly adaptive,loose,and flexible.

Which one of Fayol's 14 principles of management states that a person should report to only one manager?

In a ________ structure the parent corporation typically acts as an external overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions and provide financial,legal,or other such support services.

Explain the contemporary view of span of control.

What are the different structures that traditional organizations can have?

At one end of the spectrum,organizations can be absolutely centralized,while at the other end,they can be completely decentralized.

A simple structure is characterized by low spans of controls and high formalization.

What are the four contingency variables that an organization's structure depends on?

GlaxoSmithKline would become more ________ if it starts allowing its lab scientists to set the priorities and allocate the resources.

The ________ is an organizational structure made up of separate business units with each unit having limited autonomy.

Customer departmentalization works well because it emphasizes interdepartmental communication regarding customer's needs.

The strength of the functional structure is that it focuses on results because managers are responsible for what happens to their products and services.

List a few factors that influence the amount of centralization or decentralization in an organization.

Michelle is very concerned about the formal framework by which job tasks are divided,grouped,and coordinated within her unit.This implies that she is concerned about ________.

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 Adaptive Design

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 10: Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

The ________ determines the number of levels and managers in an organization.

The more the decision-making power of lower-level employees,the more decentralized the organization is.

________ is the obligation or expectation to perform a duty.

Tom's Welding is in its third year of operation.Tom now has a sales person and several production employees.It is most likely Tom has a ________ structure.

According to the acceptance theory of authority,________.

A(n)________ organization is highly adaptive,loose,and flexible.

Which one of Fayol's 14 principles of management states that a person should report to only one manager?

In a ________ structure the parent corporation typically acts as an external overseer to coordinate and control the various divisions and provide financial,legal,or other such support services.

Explain the contemporary view of span of control.

What are the different structures that traditional organizations can have?

At one end of the spectrum,organizations can be absolutely centralized,while at the other end,they can be completely decentralized.

A simple structure is characterized by low spans of controls and high formalization.

What are the four contingency variables that an organization's structure depends on?

GlaxoSmithKline would become more ________ if it starts allowing its lab scientists to set the priorities and allocate the resources.

The ________ is an organizational structure made up of separate business units with each unit having limited autonomy.

Customer departmentalization works well because it emphasizes interdepartmental communication regarding customer's needs.

The strength of the functional structure is that it focuses on results because managers are responsible for what happens to their products and services.

List a few factors that influence the amount of centralization or decentralization in an organization.

Michelle is very concerned about the formal framework by which job tasks are divided,grouped,and coordinated within her unit.This implies that she is concerned about ________.

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 Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters