Question 1

The dangers associated with being the first to operate in a novel environment is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  external liability 
B)  liability of inertia 
C)  liability of newness 
D)  dependence liability 
A)  external liability 
B)  liability of inertia 
C)  liability of newness 
D)  dependence liability

Question 2

________ isomorphism results when organizations are forced to adopt nondiscriminatory equitable hiring practices because they are mandated by law.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coercive 
B)  Mimetic 
C)  Normative 
D)  Natural 
A)  Coercive 
B)  Mimetic 
C)  Normative 
D)  Natural

Question 3

Organizations that follow an r-strategy are usually established in other environments and wait to enter a new environment until the uncertainty in that environment is reduced and the correct way to compete is apparent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A "population of organizations" comprises the organizations that are going through the same stage of organizational life cycle at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to a particular set of resources or skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  population density 
B)  environmental niche 
C)  clustered skill set 
D)  resource conglomeration 
A)  population density 
B)  environmental niche 
C)  clustered skill set 
D)  resource conglomeration

Question 6

According to population ecology theory, the rate of birth in a new environment increases rapidly at first and then tapers off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term population density refers to the number of organizations that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have the same rate of growth in a particular industrial segment 
B)  operate in the same market segment and employ more than 1000 employees 
C)  can compete for the same resources in a particular environment 
D)  are at the same stage in the organizational life cycle at a particular time 
A)  have the same rate of growth in a particular industrial segment 
B)  operate in the same market segment and employ more than 1000 employees 
C)  can compete for the same resources in a particular environment 
D)  are at the same stage in the organizational life cycle at a particular time

Question 8

According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, which of the following is the first stage of decline?

Accepted Answer

A)  blinded 
B)  crisis 
C)  dissolution 
D)  faulty action 
A)  blinded 
B)  crisis 
C)  dissolution 
D)  faulty action

Question 9

All the organizations pass through the four principal stages of the organizational life cycle at the same rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Natural selection is the process that ensures the survival of the organizations that have the skills and abilities that best fit with the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Population ecologists have identified two sets of strategies that organizations can use to gain access to resources and enhance their chances of survival in the environment. Which of the following is one of these strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical integration strategy 
B)  related diversification strategy 
C)  r-strategy 
D)  cost leadership strategy 
A)  vertical integration strategy 
B)  related diversification strategy 
C)  r-strategy 
D)  cost leadership strategy

Question 12

In Greiner's model, the "growth through creativity" stage is immediately followed by the "growth through ________" stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  direction 
B)  coordination 
C)  delegation 
D)  collaboration 
A)  direction 
B)  coordination 
C)  delegation 
D)  collaboration

Question 13

Early in an environment, as a niche develops and new resources become available, new organizations that begin to operate in this niche are likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  K-specialists 
B)  r-specialists 
C)  K-generalists 
D)  r-generalists 
A)  K-specialists 
B)  r-specialists 
C)  K-generalists 
D)  r-generalists

Question 14

Which of the following factors is most likely to cause organizational inertia?

Accepted Answer

A)  risk aversion 
B)  decentralized decision-making 
C)  employee empowerment 
D)  flat hierarchy of authority 
A)  risk aversion 
B)  decentralized decision-making 
C)  employee empowerment 
D)  flat hierarchy of authority

Question 15

The term "organizational inertia" refers to the forces outside an organization that make it difficult for the organization to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Greiner's model of organizational growth, which of the following statements is true regarding the "growth through delegation" stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is the first stage of growth in the Greiner's model of organizational growth. 
B)  During this stage an organization experiences a crisis of red tape. 
C)  Organizations solve the crisis occurring in this stage by moving into the "growth through coordination" stage. 
D)  This stage is immediately followed by the "growth through creativity" stage. 
A)  This is the first stage of growth in the Greiner's model of organizational growth. 
B)  During this stage an organization experiences a crisis of red tape. 
C)  Organizations solve the crisis occurring in this stage by moving into the "growth through coordination" stage. 
D)  This stage is immediately followed by the "growth through creativity" stage.

Question 17

Organizations indirectly acquire specific sets of values and norms through membership in industry, trade, and professional associations. Through meetings, personal contacts, and publications, these associations promote specific ideas and norms to their members. This leads to ________ isomorphism.

Accepted Answer

A)  mimetic 
B)  reciprocal 
C)  coercive 
D)  normative 
A)  mimetic 
B)  reciprocal 
C)  coercive 
D)  normative

Question 18

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding organizational inertia?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increase in organization inertia leads to a proportional increase in economies of scope. 
B)  Organizational inertia is caused due to forces outside an organization that make it difficult for the organization to change. 
C)  An increase in organization inertia leads to a proportional decrease in division of labor. 
D)  Overly bureaucratic culture is one of the factors that cause organizational inertia. 
A)  An increase in organization inertia leads to a proportional increase in economies of scope. 
B)  Organizational inertia is caused due to forces outside an organization that make it difficult for the organization to change. 
C)  An increase in organization inertia leads to a proportional decrease in division of labor. 
D)  Overly bureaucratic culture is one of the factors that cause organizational inertia.

Question 19

The term environmental niche refers to a particular set of resources or skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Growth allows an organization to increase its division of labor and specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The dangers associated with being the first to operate in a novel environment is known as the ________.

________ isomorphism results when organizations are forced to adopt nondiscriminatory equitable hiring practices because they are mandated by law.

Organizations that follow an r-strategy are usually established in other environments and wait to enter a new environment until the uncertainty in that environment is reduced and the correct way to compete is apparent.

A "population of organizations" comprises the organizations that are going through the same stage of organizational life cycle at the same time.

Which of the following terms refers to a particular set of resources or skills?

According to population ecology theory, the rate of birth in a new environment increases rapidly at first and then tapers off.

The term population density refers to the number of organizations that ________.

According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, which of the following is the first stage of decline?

All the organizations pass through the four principal stages of the organizational life cycle at the same rate.

Natural selection is the process that ensures the survival of the organizations that have the skills and abilities that best fit with the environment.

Population ecologists have identified two sets of strategies that organizations can use to gain access to resources and enhance their chances of survival in the environment. Which of the following is one of these strategies?

In Greiner's model, the "growth through creativity" stage is immediately followed by the "growth through ________" stage.

Early in an environment, as a niche develops and new resources become available, new organizations that begin to operate in this niche are likely to be ________.

Which of the following factors is most likely to cause organizational inertia?

The term "organizational inertia" refers to the forces outside an organization that make it difficult for the organization to change.

According to Greiner's model of organizational growth, which of the following statements is true regarding the "growth through delegation" stage?

Organizations indirectly acquire specific sets of values and norms through membership in industry, trade, and professional associations. Through meetings, personal contacts, and publications, these associations promote specific ideas and norms to their members. This leads to ________ isomorphism.

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding organizational inertia?

The term environmental niche refers to a particular set of resources or skills.

Growth allows an organization to increase its division of labor and specialization.

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Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

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Exam 11: Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

The dangers associated with being the first to operate in a novel environment is known as the ________.

________ isomorphism results when organizations are forced to adopt nondiscriminatory equitable hiring practices because they are mandated by law.

Organizations that follow an r-strategy are usually established in other environments and wait to enter a new environment until the uncertainty in that environment is reduced and the correct way to compete is apparent.

A "population of organizations" comprises the organizations that are going through the same stage of organizational life cycle at the same time.

Which of the following terms refers to a particular set of resources or skills?

According to population ecology theory, the rate of birth in a new environment increases rapidly at first and then tapers off.

The term population density refers to the number of organizations that ________.

According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, which of the following is the first stage of decline?

All the organizations pass through the four principal stages of the organizational life cycle at the same rate.

Natural selection is the process that ensures the survival of the organizations that have the skills and abilities that best fit with the environment.

Population ecologists have identified two sets of strategies that organizations can use to gain access to resources and enhance their chances of survival in the environment. Which of the following is one of these strategies?

In Greiner's model, the "growth through creativity" stage is immediately followed by the "growth through ________" stage.

Early in an environment, as a niche develops and new resources become available, new organizations that begin to operate in this niche are likely to be ________.

Which of the following factors is most likely to cause organizational inertia?

The term "organizational inertia" refers to the forces outside an organization that make it difficult for the organization to change.

According to Greiner's model of organizational growth, which of the following statements is true regarding the "growth through delegation" stage?

Organizations indirectly acquire specific sets of values and norms through membership in industry, trade, and professional associations. Through meetings, personal contacts, and publications, these associations promote specific ideas and norms to their members. This leads to ________ isomorphism.

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding organizational inertia?

The term environmental niche refers to a particular set of resources or skills.

Growth allows an organization to increase its division of labor and specialization.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Organizing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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