Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of open systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigorous planning and control would eliminate environmental uncertainty. 
B)  The outer boundary of the organization is impermeable. 
C)  Organizations in these systems cannot self-adjust. 
D)  Homeostasis and feedback control are important mechanisms for growth. 
E)  It is a static model of organization. 
A)  Rigorous planning and control would eliminate environmental uncertainty. 
B)  The outer boundary of the organization is impermeable. 
C)  Organizations in these systems cannot self-adjust. 
D)  Homeostasis and feedback control are important mechanisms for growth. 
E)  It is a static model of organization.

Question 2

Which of the following constitute the five principles that are important for designing a horizontal organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organize around tasks 
B)  Have clear-cut hierarchy 
C)  Divide work according to functions 
D)  One manager for each function 
E)  Use teams to manage everything 
A)  Organize around tasks 
B)  Have clear-cut hierarchy 
C)  Divide work according to functions 
D)  One manager for each function 
E)  Use teams to manage everything

Question 3

Organic organizations are rigid bureaucracies with strict rules,narrowly defined tasks,and top-down communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to research,command-and-control communication characterizes organic organizations,whereas consultative communication prevails in mechanistic organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to organization theorists,coordination of effort,a common goal,division of labor,and a hierarchy of authority are factors that constitute a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  scalar chain of command. 
B)  organization's denominator. 
C)  organization's structure. 
D)  organization's span of control. 
E)  organization's design. 
A)  scalar chain of command. 
B)  organization's denominator. 
C)  organization's structure. 
D)  organization's span of control. 
E)  organization's design.

Question 6

Generally,_____ are more adaptive to changing situations.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized organizations 
B)  strategic constituencies 
C)  mechanistic structures 
D)  centralized organizations 
E)  closed systems 
A)  decentralized organizations 
B)  strategic constituencies 
C)  mechanistic structures 
D)  centralized organizations 
E)  closed systems

Question 7

According to Chester Barnard,a(n)_____ is "a system of consciously coordinated activities of two or more people".

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  strategic constituency 
C)  open system 
D)  organization 
E)  closed system 
A)  matrix 
B)  strategic constituency 
C)  open system 
D)  organization 
E)  closed system

Question 8

What disadvantage does a virtual structure organization have?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires increased expenditure on infrastructure. 
B)  It does not fit in a stable environment. 
C)  It discourages flexibility in decision making. 
D)  It requires increased cost due to work duplication. 
E)  It requires organizations to give up their expertise. 
A)  It requires increased expenditure on infrastructure. 
B)  It does not fit in a stable environment. 
C)  It discourages flexibility in decision making. 
D)  It requires increased cost due to work duplication. 
E)  It requires organizations to give up their expertise.

Question 9

_____ subsystem is NOT an organizational subsystem in the open-system model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Structural 
C)  Psychosocial 
D)  Managerial 
E)  Technical 
A)  Functional 
B)  Structural 
C)  Psychosocial 
D)  Managerial 
E)  Technical

Question 10

Nous Corp.has been trying to infiltrate the market in China.It sets up its operations in China in partnership with a local firm,Xei-Ling LLC.Which structure is Nous Corp.most likely to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Mechanistic 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Functional 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Mechanistic 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Functional

Question 11

In an organization,each employee reports to one manager.This reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  a mechanistic organization. 
B)  unity of command. 
C)  centralized decision making. 
D)  a wide span of control. 
E)  an organic organization. 
A)  a mechanistic organization. 
B)  unity of command. 
C)  centralized decision making. 
D)  a wide span of control. 
E)  an organic organization.

Question 12

What disadvantage will a divisionally structured organization have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased costs due to function duplication. 
B)  Lack of decision-making flexibility. 
C)  Violation of the unity of command principle. 
D)  Increased difficulty in coordinating employee efforts. 
E)  Ill-suited for a stable environment. 
A)  Increased costs due to function duplication. 
B)  Lack of decision-making flexibility. 
C)  Violation of the unity of command principle. 
D)  Increased difficulty in coordinating employee efforts. 
E)  Ill-suited for a stable environment.

Question 13

According to organizational theorists,the ideal span of control is 12 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following statements are true of line managers EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are generally presidents or directors of a firm. 
B)  they provide technical advice regarding decisions. 
C)  they have the authority to make critical decisions. 
D)  they have no authority over other organizational members. 
E)  they occupy formal decision-making positions. 
A)  they are generally presidents or directors of a firm. 
B)  they provide technical advice regarding decisions. 
C)  they have the authority to make critical decisions. 
D)  they have no authority over other organizational members. 
E)  they occupy formal decision-making positions.

Question 15

Customer satisfaction is a critical part of the _____ dimension of organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common denominator of all organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Decentralized decision making 
C)  A common goal 
D)  A hierarchy of authority 
E)  Coordination of effort 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Decentralized decision making 
C)  A common goal 
D)  A hierarchy of authority 
E)  Coordination of effort

Question 17

Open-systems are capable of self-correction,adaptation,and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Define an organization.Briefly explain the four common denominators of all organizations.

Accepted Answer

According to Chester I.Barnard,an organi

Question 19

A modular organization is based on the idea that not even barriers between organizations are always ideal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In order to respond to a temporary but exceptional market opportunity,a company creates an entity along with two other companies.The facilities are separate,but employees in these offices remotely connect and collaborate to tap the potential opportunity.Which organizational structure does this new entity have?

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following statements is true of open systems?

Which of the following constitute the five principles that are important for designing a horizontal organization?

Organic organizations are rigid bureaucracies with strict rules,narrowly defined tasks,and top-down communications.

According to research,command-and-control communication characterizes organic organizations,whereas consultative communication prevails in mechanistic organizations.

According to organization theorists,coordination of effort,a common goal,division of labor,and a hierarchy of authority are factors that constitute a(n):

Generally,_____ are more adaptive to changing situations.

According to Chester Barnard,a(n)_____ is "a system of consciously coordinated activities of two or more people".

What disadvantage does a virtual structure organization have?

_____ subsystem is NOT an organizational subsystem in the open-system model.

Nous Corp.has been trying to infiltrate the market in China.It sets up its operations in China in partnership with a local firm,Xei-Ling LLC.Which structure is Nous Corp.most likely to have?

In an organization,each employee reports to one manager.This reflects:

What disadvantage will a divisionally structured organization have?

According to organizational theorists,the ideal span of control is 12 years.

All of the following statements are true of line managers EXCEPT:

Customer satisfaction is a critical part of the _____ dimension of organizational effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a common denominator of all organizations?

Open-systems are capable of self-correction,adaptation,and growth.

Define an organization.Briefly explain the four common denominators of all organizations.

A modular organization is based on the idea that not even barriers between organizations are always ideal.

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

Which of the following statements is true of open systems?

Which of the following constitute the five principles that are important for designing a horizontal organization?

Organic organizations are rigid bureaucracies with strict rules,narrowly defined tasks,and top-down communications.

According to research,command-and-control communication characterizes organic organizations,whereas consultative communication prevails in mechanistic organizations.

According to organization theorists,coordination of effort,a common goal,division of labor,and a hierarchy of authority are factors that constitute a(n):

Generally,_____ are more adaptive to changing situations.

According to Chester Barnard,a(n)_____ is "a system of consciously coordinated activities of two or more people".

What disadvantage does a virtual structure organization have?

_____ subsystem is NOT an organizational subsystem in the open-system model.

Nous Corp.has been trying to infiltrate the market in China.It sets up its operations in China in partnership with a local firm,Xei-Ling LLC.Which structure is Nous Corp.most likely to have?

In an organization,each employee reports to one manager.This reflects:

What disadvantage will a divisionally structured organization have?

According to organizational theorists,the ideal span of control is 12 years.

All of the following statements are true of line managers EXCEPT:

Customer satisfaction is a critical part of the _____ dimension of organizational effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a common denominator of all organizations?

Open-systems are capable of self-correction,adaptation,and growth.

Define an organization.Briefly explain the four common denominators of all organizations.

A modular organization is based on the idea that not even barriers between organizations are always ideal.

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