Question 1

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Matrix organizations violate the unity of command principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is

Accepted Answer

A) formalization 
B) centralization 
C) hierarchical levels 
D) departmentalization 
A) formalization 
B) centralization 
C) hierarchical levels 
D) departmentalization

Question 4

The first stage in Lewin's Model of planned change is unfreezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The practice of outsourcing as a response to the globalization of business has created which of the following changes for organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) A reduction in the reliance on skilled workers. 
B) A need to deal with employee stress. 
C) A need to decentralize the organizational structure. 
D) A need to restructure employee communication channels. 
A) A reduction in the reliance on skilled workers. 
B) A need to deal with employee stress. 
C) A need to decentralize the organizational structure. 
D) A need to restructure employee communication channels.

Question 6

Formalization

Accepted Answer

A) can lead to greater innovativeness. 
B) enhances employee motivation. 
C) provides for quicker decision making. 
D) makes employee behavior predictable. 
A) can lead to greater innovativeness. 
B) enhances employee motivation. 
C) provides for quicker decision making. 
D) makes employee behavior predictable.

Question 7

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

Accepted Answer

If the organizational structure is too r

Question 8

What are two key steps to take in ensuring success in unfreezing for change?

Accepted Answer

The steps include: creating a

Question 9

The _________ is used in Japan to build consensus by having proposals signed at lower levels and passed along to higher level management.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ is used in Japan to...

Question 10

In an organization,the union contract is very explicit as to employee work rules,the tasks each individual employee will perform,the pay each individual will receive,how each individual can move from one position to another and so on.This organization's structure is an example of a ____________ structure in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) centralized 
B) departmentalized 
C) hierarchical 
D) formalized 
A) centralized 
B) departmentalized 
C) hierarchical 
D) formalized

Question 11

Functional structures are most effective for companies with large product lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Tall structures provide

Accepted Answer

A) employees greater levels of role ambiguity. 
B) employees with greater self-actualization need satisfaction. 
C) employees with greater security need satisfaction. 
D) managers with a greater span of control. 
A) employees greater levels of role ambiguity. 
B) employees with greater self-actualization need satisfaction. 
C) employees with greater security need satisfaction. 
D) managers with a greater span of control.

Question 13

Surveys indicate that resistance to change is one of the top two reasons why change efforts within organizations fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compliance refers to

Accepted Answer

A) going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm. 
B) the most negative reaction to a proposed change. 
C) defending the change and encouraging others to give their support to the change as well. 
D) being disturbed by changes without voicing those opinions. 
A) going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm. 
B) the most negative reaction to a proposed change. 
C) defending the change and encouraging others to give their support to the change as well. 
D) being disturbed by changes without voicing those opinions.

Question 15

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Accepted Answer

The steps include: c

Question 16

Flat structures are better at satisfying employee self-actualization needs while tall structures are better at satisfying employee security needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A learning organization is one

Question 18

Ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new procedures become the norm is what stage of Lewin's model of planned change?

Accepted Answer

A) refreeze 
B) unfreeze 
C) assess 
D) change 
A) refreeze 
B) unfreeze 
C) assess 
D) change

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

Matrix organizations violate the unity of command principle.

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is

The first stage in Lewin's Model of planned change is unfreezing.

The practice of outsourcing as a response to the globalization of business has created which of the following changes for organizations?

Formalization

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

What are two key steps to take in ensuring success in unfreezing for change?

The _________ is used in Japan to build consensus by having proposals signed at lower levels and passed along to higher level management.

Functional structures are most effective for companies with large product lines.

Tall structures provide

Surveys indicate that resistance to change is one of the top two reasons why change efforts within organizations fail.

Compliance refers to

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Flat structures are better at satisfying employee self-actualization needs while tall structures are better at satisfying employee security needs.

What is a learning organization?

Ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new procedures become the norm is what stage of Lewin's model of planned change?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Change

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

Matrix organizations violate the unity of command principle.

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is

The first stage in Lewin's Model of planned change is unfreezing.

The practice of outsourcing as a response to the globalization of business has created which of the following changes for organizations?

Formalization

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

What are two key steps to take in ensuring success in unfreezing for change?

The _________ is used in Japan to build consensus by having proposals signed at lower levels and passed along to higher level management.

Functional structures are most effective for companies with large product lines.

Tall structures provide

Surveys indicate that resistance to change is one of the top two reasons why change efforts within organizations fail.

Compliance refers to

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Flat structures are better at satisfying employee self-actualization needs while tall structures are better at satisfying employee security needs.

What is a learning organization?

Ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new procedures become the norm is what stage of Lewin's model of planned change?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters