Question 1

The virtual organization's critical competence always includes __________ as a base for connecting the firms.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Horizontal specialization is often referred to as the process of departmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Staff units are groups that assist the line units by providing specialized expertise and services to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organizational design goes beyond indicating who reports to whom and what types of jobs are contained in each department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An example of ______________ technology is an automobile assembly line.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The potential disadvantages of the mechanistic design include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  work motivation can become a problem because the employees do not like rigid designs. 
B)  the mechanistic bureaucracy can hinder an organization's capacity to adjust to subtle environmental changes. 
C)  unions will likely insist on the broadening of narrow job descriptions. 
D)  the mechanistic bureaucracy can interfere with an organization's capability to respond to new technologies. 
E)  key employees may leave. 
A)  work motivation can become a problem because the employees do not like rigid designs. 
B)  the mechanistic bureaucracy can hinder an organization's capacity to adjust to subtle environmental changes. 
C)  unions will likely insist on the broadening of narrow job descriptions. 
D)  the mechanistic bureaucracy can interfere with an organization's capability to respond to new technologies. 
E)  key employees may leave.

Question 7

The __________ emphasizes horizontal specialization, extensive use of personal coordination, and loose rules, policies, and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-managing bureaucracy 
B)  mechanistic bureaucracy 
C)  organic bureaucracy 
D)  functional bureaucracy 
E)  departmental bureaucracy 
A)  self-managing bureaucracy 
B)  mechanistic bureaucracy 
C)  organic bureaucracy 
D)  functional bureaucracy 
E)  departmental bureaucracy

Question 8

The obvious organizational design response to uncertainty and volatility is to opt for a more __________ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic 
B)  organic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  centralized 
A)  mechanistic 
B)  organic 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  centralized

Question 9

Organizations that rely heavily on functional specialization may expect the following tendencies to emerge over time: an emphasis on quality from a technical standpoint, rigidity to change, and difficulty in coordinating the actions of different functional areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

James D. Thompson classified technologies as retentive, meditative, and short-linked based on the degree of interdependence among the work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The number of individuals reporting to a supervisor is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The number of individuals reporting to a...

Question 12

The three technology classifications that were described by James D. Thompson are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sporadic, continuous, and high-intensity 
B)  intensive, continuous, and complex 
C)  intensive, mediating, and long-linked 
D)  straightforward, continuous, and high-intensity 
E)  small-batch, mass production, and continuous-process 
A)  sporadic, continuous, and high-intensity 
B)  intensive, continuous, and complex 
C)  intensive, mediating, and long-linked 
D)  straightforward, continuous, and high-intensity 
E)  small-batch, mass production, and continuous-process

Question 13

What is horizontal specialization? Identify and briefly describe three common forms of horizontal specialization.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal specialization is a division

Question 14

__________ deals with setting standards, measuring results versus standards, and instituting corrective action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ deals with setting standards, measuring results...

Question 15

In Japan, the network of relationships among well-established firms in many industries is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Japan, the network of relationships among...

Question 16

A firm typically has much more choice in the composition of its __________ environment than its __________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A firm typically has much more choice...

Question 17

Examples of ____________ technology include oil refineries and automated chemical processing plants.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Environmental uncertainty and volatility can be particularly damaging to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple designs 
B)  adhocracies 
C)  small firms 
D)  large bureaucracies 
E)  small bureaucracies 
A)  simple designs 
B)  adhocracies 
C)  small firms 
D)  large bureaucracies 
E)  small bureaucracies

Question 19

A research and development laboratory is an example of which type of technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous-Process 
B)  Bureaucratic 
C)  Intensive 
D)  Long-Linked 
E)  Small-Batch 
A)  Continuous-Process 
B)  Bureaucratic 
C)  Intensive 
D)  Long-Linked 
E)  Small-Batch

Question 20

Which of the following increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distribution 
B)  Dissipation 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Centralization 
E)  Decentralization 
A)  Distribution 
B)  Dissipation 
C)  Diffusion 
D)  Centralization 
E)  Decentralization

The virtual organization's critical competence always includes __________ as a base for connecting the firms.

Horizontal specialization is often referred to as the process of departmentation.

Staff units are groups that assist the line units by providing specialized expertise and services to the organization.

Organizational design goes beyond indicating who reports to whom and what types of jobs are contained in each department.

An example of ______________ technology is an automobile assembly line.

The potential disadvantages of the mechanistic design include all of the following EXCEPT:

The __________ emphasizes horizontal specialization, extensive use of personal coordination, and loose rules, policies, and procedures.

The obvious organizational design response to uncertainty and volatility is to opt for a more __________ form.

Organizations that rely heavily on functional specialization may expect the following tendencies to emerge over time: an emphasis on quality from a technical standpoint, rigidity to change, and difficulty in coordinating the actions of different functional areas.

James D. Thompson classified technologies as retentive, meditative, and short-linked based on the degree of interdependence among the work activities.

The number of individuals reporting to a supervisor is called the __________.

The three technology classifications that were described by James D. Thompson are __________.

What is horizontal specialization? Identify and briefly describe three common forms of horizontal specialization.

__________ deals with setting standards, measuring results versus standards, and instituting corrective action.

In Japan, the network of relationships among well-established firms in many industries is called a __________.

A firm typically has much more choice in the composition of its environment than its environment.

Examples of ____________ technology include oil refineries and automated chemical processing plants.

Environmental uncertainty and volatility can be particularly damaging to __________.

A research and development laboratory is an example of which type of technology?

Which of the following increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority?

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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

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Exam 16: Organizational Structures

The virtual organization's critical competence always includes __________ as a base for connecting the firms.

Horizontal specialization is often referred to as the process of departmentation.

Staff units are groups that assist the line units by providing specialized expertise and services to the organization.

Organizational design goes beyond indicating who reports to whom and what types of jobs are contained in each department.

An example of ______________ technology is an automobile assembly line.

The potential disadvantages of the mechanistic design include all of the following EXCEPT:

The __________ emphasizes horizontal specialization, extensive use of personal coordination, and loose rules, policies, and procedures.

The obvious organizational design response to uncertainty and volatility is to opt for a more __________ form.

Organizations that rely heavily on functional specialization may expect the following tendencies to emerge over time: an emphasis on quality from a technical standpoint, rigidity to change, and difficulty in coordinating the actions of different functional areas.

James D. Thompson classified technologies as retentive, meditative, and short-linked based on the degree of interdependence among the work activities.

The number of individuals reporting to a supervisor is called the __________.

The three technology classifications that were described by James D. Thompson are __________.

What is horizontal specialization? Identify and briefly describe three common forms of horizontal specialization.

__________ deals with setting standards, measuring results versus standards, and instituting corrective action.

In Japan, the network of relationships among well-established firms in many industries is called a __________.

A firm typically has much more choice in the composition of its __________ environment than its __________ environment.

Examples of ____________ technology include oil refineries and automated chemical processing plants.

Environmental uncertainty and volatility can be particularly damaging to __________.

A research and development laboratory is an example of which type of technology?

Which of the following increases when the discretion to spend money, to hire people, and to make similar decisions is moved farther up the hierarchy of authority?

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

A firm typically has much more choice in the composition of its environment than its environment.