Question 1

A _____ organization,like a hollow organization,uses outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A)  modular 
B)  virtual 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  matrix 
A)  modular 
B)  virtual 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  matrix

Question 2

Briefly explain how a functionally structured organization works.

Accepted Answer

A functional structure groups people acc

Question 3

An organization wherein all major decisions are made by its middle- and lower-level managers is said to be a:

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional structure. 
B)  strategic constituency. 
C)  decentralized organization. 
D)  mechanistic structure. 
E)  functional structure. 
A)  divisional structure. 
B)  strategic constituency. 
C)  decentralized organization. 
D)  mechanistic structure. 
E)  functional structure.

Question 4

Discuss the four dimensions of organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The four generic approaches to assessing

Question 5

In organizations,centralization and decentralization are an either-or proposition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A matrix structure tries to combine the advantages of functional and divisional structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A Mexican food packaging company,Jalapenos,Inc.,has suffered some heavy losses recently.It has decided to eliminate senior management roles and is having self-managed teams handle the decision making.It is using a(n)_____ decision making process.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  directive 
C)  analytical 
D)  specialized 
E)  decentralized 
A)  centralized 
B)  directive 
C)  analytical 
D)  specialized 
E)  decentralized

Question 8

Organizations defined by the traditional approach may have modular,virtual,or hollow structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Torque,Inc.,is unable to meet quality requirements for a particular component it uses in the manufacture of cars.It approaches another firm to develop the component to ensure that the quality is not affected for efficient integration into the car.What organization structure does Torque,Inc.,follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional structure 
B)  Modular structure 
C)  Virtual structure 
D)  Hollow structure 
E)  Mechanistic structure 
A)  Divisional structure 
B)  Modular structure 
C)  Virtual structure 
D)  Hollow structure 
E)  Mechanistic structure

Question 10

The most widely used effectiveness criterion for organizations is:

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic constituencies satisfaction. 
B)  resource acquisition. 
C)  internal processes. 
D)  goal accomplishment. 
E)  external influences. 
A)  strategic constituencies satisfaction. 
B)  resource acquisition. 
C)  internal processes. 
D)  goal accomplishment. 
E)  external influences.

Question 11

Drone Systems is a company that makes concept cars which are of three main types: fuel efficient,SUVs,and wind-powered.It is divided on the basis of this criterion.What is its advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps the company to save money. 
B)  Workers have more time to do what they can do best. 
C)  Employees do not have to solve varied problems. 
D)  The company can move faster in case of competition. 
E)  There are high quality standards maintained by supervisors. 
A)  It helps the company to save money. 
B)  Workers have more time to do what they can do best. 
C)  Employees do not have to solve varied problems. 
D)  The company can move faster in case of competition. 
E)  There are high quality standards maintained by supervisors.

Question 12

Knowledge,techniques,facilities,and equipment are elements of the _____ subsystem in the open-system model.

Accepted Answer

A)  input 
B)  goals and values 
C)  psychosocial 
D)  technical 
E)  structural 
A)  input 
B)  goals and values 
C)  psychosocial 
D)  technical 
E)  structural

Question 13

A divisional organization is similar to a hollow organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A virtual organization is "a company outside a company specifically to respond to an exceptional market opportunity that is often temporary." Discuss.

Accepted Answer

An organization may identify partners to

Question 15

According to Burns and Stalker,mechanistic organizations are far superior to organic organizations in performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Assess the advantages and drawbacks of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A matrix structure tries to combine the

Question 17

Historically,spans of control of _____ were considered best.

Accepted Answer

A)  one to two 
B)  five to six 
C)  eight to nine 
D)  twelve to fourteen 
E)  sixteen to seventeen 
A)  one to two 
B)  five to six 
C)  eight to nine 
D)  twelve to fourteen 
E)  sixteen to seventeen

Question 18

A Peruvian retail company has a rigid bureaucracy,with narrowly defined tasks,strict rules,and top-down communication processes.It is said to be a(n)_____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  organic 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  virtual 
D)  hollow 
E)  modular 
A)  organic 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  virtual 
D)  hollow 
E)  modular

Question 19

Which of the following organizational structures is based on the idea that barriers between organizations are not always ideal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Pyramid 
E)  Modular 
A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Pyramid 
E)  Modular

Question 20

The resource acquisition dimension of organizational effectiveness focuses on "what the organization must excel at."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A _____ organization,like a hollow organization,uses outsourcing.

Briefly explain how a functionally structured organization works.

An organization wherein all major decisions are made by its middle- and lower-level managers is said to be a:

Discuss the four dimensions of organizational effectiveness.

In organizations,centralization and decentralization are an either-or proposition.

A matrix structure tries to combine the advantages of functional and divisional structures.

A Mexican food packaging company,Jalapenos,Inc.,has suffered some heavy losses recently.It has decided to eliminate senior management roles and is having self-managed teams handle the decision making.It is using a(n)_____ decision making process.

Organizations defined by the traditional approach may have modular,virtual,or hollow structures.

Torque,Inc.,is unable to meet quality requirements for a particular component it uses in the manufacture of cars.It approaches another firm to develop the component to ensure that the quality is not affected for efficient integration into the car.What organization structure does Torque,Inc.,follow?

The most widely used effectiveness criterion for organizations is:

Drone Systems is a company that makes concept cars which are of three main types: fuel efficient,SUVs,and wind-powered.It is divided on the basis of this criterion.What is its advantage?

Knowledge,techniques,facilities,and equipment are elements of the _____ subsystem in the open-system model.

A divisional organization is similar to a hollow organization.

A virtual organization is "a company outside a company specifically to respond to an exceptional market opportunity that is often temporary." Discuss.

According to Burns and Stalker,mechanistic organizations are far superior to organic organizations in performance.

Assess the advantages and drawbacks of a matrix structure.

Historically,spans of control of _____ were considered best.

A Peruvian retail company has a rigid bureaucracy,with narrowly defined tasks,strict rules,and top-down communication processes.It is said to be a(n)_____ organization.

Which of the following organizational structures is based on the idea that barriers between organizations are not always ideal?

The resource acquisition dimension of organizational effectiveness focuses on "what the organization must excel at."

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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Exam 15: Designing Effective Organizations

A _____ organization,like a hollow organization,uses outsourcing.

Briefly explain how a functionally structured organization works.

An organization wherein all major decisions are made by its middle- and lower-level managers is said to be a:

Discuss the four dimensions of organizational effectiveness.

In organizations,centralization and decentralization are an either-or proposition.

A matrix structure tries to combine the advantages of functional and divisional structures.

A Mexican food packaging company,Jalapenos,Inc.,has suffered some heavy losses recently.It has decided to eliminate senior management roles and is having self-managed teams handle the decision making.It is using a(n)_____ decision making process.

Organizations defined by the traditional approach may have modular,virtual,or hollow structures.

Torque,Inc.,is unable to meet quality requirements for a particular component it uses in the manufacture of cars.It approaches another firm to develop the component to ensure that the quality is not affected for efficient integration into the car.What organization structure does Torque,Inc.,follow?

The most widely used effectiveness criterion for organizations is:

Drone Systems is a company that makes concept cars which are of three main types: fuel efficient,SUVs,and wind-powered.It is divided on the basis of this criterion.What is its advantage?

Knowledge,techniques,facilities,and equipment are elements of the _____ subsystem in the open-system model.

A divisional organization is similar to a hollow organization.

A virtual organization is "a company outside a company specifically to respond to an exceptional market opportunity that is often temporary." Discuss.

According to Burns and Stalker,mechanistic organizations are far superior to organic organizations in performance.

Assess the advantages and drawbacks of a matrix structure.

Historically,spans of control of _____ were considered best.

A Peruvian retail company has a rigid bureaucracy,with narrowly defined tasks,strict rules,and top-down communication processes.It is said to be a(n)_____ organization.

Which of the following organizational structures is based on the idea that barriers between organizations are not always ideal?

The resource acquisition dimension of organizational effectiveness focuses on "what the organization must excel at."

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

Filters