Question 1

Standardization involves the creation of guidelines so that similar work activities are repeatedly performed in a similar fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Briefly describe the different technologies that were identified by James D. Thompson and Joan Woodward.

Accepted Answer

James D. Thompson classified technologie

Question 3

The __________ and the __________ are important ways in which firms learn to co-evolve by altering their environments.

Accepted Answer

A)  management of networks; influence of governments 
B)  use of corporate philanthropy; the promotion of total quality 
C)  influence of governments; development of alliances 
D)  use of corporate philanthropy; influence of governments 
E)  management of networks; development of alliances 
A)  management of networks; influence of governments 
B)  use of corporate philanthropy; the promotion of total quality 
C)  influence of governments; development of alliances 
D)  use of corporate philanthropy; influence of governments 
E)  management of networks; development of alliances

Question 4

Output controls are popular because they promote flexibility and creativity as well as facilitate dialogue concerning corrective action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The simple organization design is a configuration involving one or two ways of specializing individuals and units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Traditionally, the formal structure of the firm has also been called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix department 
B)  horizontal groups 
C)  vertical groups 
D)  division of labor 
E)  line unit 
A)  matrix department 
B)  horizontal groups 
C)  vertical groups 
D)  division of labor 
E)  line unit

Question 7

__________ is the process of choosing and implementing a structural configuration for an organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 8

Most state and federal entities are also, by necessity, conglomerates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the emergence of the virtual organization.

Accepted Answer

As IT has become wide-spread, firms are

Question 10

Briefly describe environmental complexity and its component factors.

Accepted Answer

Environmental complexity refers to the m

Question 11

IT has long been recognized for its potential to add __________ to an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IT has long been recognized for its...

Question 12

Divisional departmentation is often used to meet diverse external threats and opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a __________ keiretsu, a key manufacturer is at the hub of a network of supplier firms or distributor firms.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sideways 
D)  top 
E)  bottom 
A)  vertical 
B)  horizontal 
C)  sideways 
D)  top 
E)  bottom

Question 14

Matrix structures originated from the aerospace industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Controls that focus on desired targets and allow managers to use their own methods for reaching defined targets are called __________ controls.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  output 
C)  turnout 
D)  production 
E)  methods 
A)  process 
B)  output 
C)  turnout 
D)  production 
E)  methods

Question 16

In __________ production, a variety of custom products are tailor-made to fit customer specifications.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous-process 
B)  intensive 
C)  mediating 
D)  small-batch 
E)  long-linked 
A)  continuous-process 
B)  intensive 
C)  mediating 
D)  small-batch 
E)  long-linked

Question 17

Decisions regarding what to accomplish must be matched with decisions on an appropriate way to organize in reaching these goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ refers to the written documentation of rules, procedures, and policies to guide behavior and decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to the written documentation of...

Question 19

Which one of the following statements about decentralization is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralization assists in the on-the-job training of subordinates for higher-level positions. 
B)  Decentralization provides a quicker response to a diverse set of unrelated problems than does centralization. 
C)  Decentralization is a popular approach in many industries. 
D)  Generally speaking, greater decentralization provides lower subordinate satisfaction. 
E)  Decentralization is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is given to lower levels in an organization's hierarchy. 
A)  Decentralization assists in the on-the-job training of subordinates for higher-level positions. 
B)  Decentralization provides a quicker response to a diverse set of unrelated problems than does centralization. 
C)  Decentralization is a popular approach in many industries. 
D)  Generally speaking, greater decentralization provides lower subordinate satisfaction. 
E)  Decentralization is the degree to which the authority to make decisions is given to lower levels in an organization's hierarchy.

Question 20

A firm's organizational design process takes basic structural elements of the firm and molds them to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a firm's desires. 
B)  a firm's demands. 
C)  a firm's constraints. 
D)  a firm's competitor. 
E)  a firm's choices. 
A)  a firm's desires. 
B)  a firm's demands. 
C)  a firm's constraints. 
D)  a firm's competitor. 
E)  a firm's choices.

Standardization involves the creation of guidelines so that similar work activities are repeatedly performed in a similar fashion.

Briefly describe the different technologies that were identified by James D. Thompson and Joan Woodward.

The and the are important ways in which firms learn to co-evolve by altering their environments.

Output controls are popular because they promote flexibility and creativity as well as facilitate dialogue concerning corrective action.

The simple organization design is a configuration involving one or two ways of specializing individuals and units.

Traditionally, the formal structure of the firm has also been called the __________.

__________ is the process of choosing and implementing a structural configuration for an organization.

Most state and federal entities are also, by necessity, conglomerates.

Discuss the emergence of the virtual organization.

Briefly describe environmental complexity and its component factors.

IT has long been recognized for its potential to add __________ to an organization.

Divisional departmentation is often used to meet diverse external threats and opportunities.

In a __________ keiretsu, a key manufacturer is at the hub of a network of supplier firms or distributor firms.

Matrix structures originated from the aerospace industry.

Controls that focus on desired targets and allow managers to use their own methods for reaching defined targets are called __________ controls.

In __________ production, a variety of custom products are tailor-made to fit customer specifications.

Decisions regarding what to accomplish must be matched with decisions on an appropriate way to organize in reaching these goals.

__________ refers to the written documentation of rules, procedures, and policies to guide behavior and decision making.

Which one of the following statements about decentralization is NOT accurate?

A firm's organizational design process takes basic structural elements of the firm and molds them to all of the following EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 16: Organizational Structures

Standardization involves the creation of guidelines so that similar work activities are repeatedly performed in a similar fashion.

Briefly describe the different technologies that were identified by James D. Thompson and Joan Woodward.

The __________ and the __________ are important ways in which firms learn to co-evolve by altering their environments.

Output controls are popular because they promote flexibility and creativity as well as facilitate dialogue concerning corrective action.

The simple organization design is a configuration involving one or two ways of specializing individuals and units.

Traditionally, the formal structure of the firm has also been called the __________.

__________ is the process of choosing and implementing a structural configuration for an organization.

Most state and federal entities are also, by necessity, conglomerates.

Discuss the emergence of the virtual organization.

Briefly describe environmental complexity and its component factors.

IT has long been recognized for its potential to add __________ to an organization.

Divisional departmentation is often used to meet diverse external threats and opportunities.

In a __________ keiretsu, a key manufacturer is at the hub of a network of supplier firms or distributor firms.

Matrix structures originated from the aerospace industry.

Controls that focus on desired targets and allow managers to use their own methods for reaching defined targets are called __________ controls.

In __________ production, a variety of custom products are tailor-made to fit customer specifications.

Decisions regarding what to accomplish must be matched with decisions on an appropriate way to organize in reaching these goals.

__________ refers to the written documentation of rules, procedures, and policies to guide behavior and decision making.

Which one of the following statements about decentralization is NOT accurate?

A firm's organizational design process takes basic structural elements of the firm and molds them to all of the following EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Filters

The and the are important ways in which firms learn to co-evolve by altering their environments.