Question 1

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking 
B)  Formal organization 
C)  Informal organization 
D)  Grapevine 
E)  Intrapreneuring 
A)  Networking 
B)  Formal organization 
C)  Informal organization 
D)  Grapevine 
E)  Intrapreneuring

Question 2

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture, purchase, and sell in global markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How can an organization minimize the potential damage caused by inaccurate information spread through the grapevine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ban employees from using the internet and e-mail for personal reasons. 
B)  Identify a list of off-limit topics. 
C)  Respond vigorously to inaccurate information. 
D)  Allow new information to be released only through formal communication channels. 
E)  Keep groups small and focused. 
A)  Ban employees from using the internet and e-mail for personal reasons. 
B)  Identify a list of off-limit topics. 
C)  Respond vigorously to inaccurate information. 
D)  Allow new information to be released only through formal communication channels. 
E)  Keep groups small and focused.

Question 6

Accountability refers to the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List and describe three advantages of a divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

In a divisional organization, corporate

Question 8

What is an employee's duty to perform an assigned task?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Authority 
C)  Responsibility 
D)  Accountability 
E)  Specialization 
A)  Delegation 
B)  Authority 
C)  Responsibility 
D)  Accountability 
E)  Specialization

Question 9

A virtual organization has little or no formal structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain geographic departmentalization and discuss how and why an organization might use this structure.

Accepted Answer

Geographic departmentalization divides f

Question 11

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

Accepted Answer

Delegation is the process by which manag

Question 12

What structure does an organization with little or no formal structure and with only a handful of permanent employees use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team structure 
B)  Virtual structure 
C)  Learning structure 
D)  Flexible structure 
E)  Balanced structure 
A)  Team structure 
B)  Virtual structure 
C)  Learning structure 
D)  Flexible structure 
E)  Balanced structure

Question 13

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  International 
E)  Regional 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  International 
E)  Regional

Question 14

What is the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Specification 
C)  Authority 
D)  Responsibility 
E)  Accountability 
A)  Delegation 
B)  Specification 
C)  Authority 
D)  Responsibility 
E)  Accountability

Question 15

What is authority given to a decision making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk aversion 
B)  Committee and team 
C)  Line 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Product and labor 
A)  Risk aversion 
B)  Committee and team 
C)  Line 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Product and labor

Question 16

What type of departmentalization would be most effective for a small or new organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Geographic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Customer 
D)  Product 
E)  Process 
A)  Geographic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Customer 
D)  Product 
E)  Process

Question 17

What is informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

Accepted Answer

The informal organization consists of th

Question 18

Which factor plays a key role in determining an organization's structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competition and technology 
B)  Location and life-cycle stage 
C)  Profitability and leverage 
D)  Research and development 
E)  Mission and strategy 
A)  Competition and technology 
B)  Location and life-cycle stage 
C)  Profitability and leverage 
D)  Research and development 
E)  Mission and strategy

Question 19

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management. What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tall 
B)  Short 
C)  Flat 
D)  Broad 
E)  Compressed 
A)  Tall 
B)  Short 
C)  Flat 
D)  Broad 
E)  Compressed

Question 20

When several employees perform the same simple task, a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture, purchase, and sell in global markets.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

How can an organization minimize the potential damage caused by inaccurate information spread through the grapevine?

Accountability refers to the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers.

List and describe three advantages of a divisional structure.

What is an employee's duty to perform an assigned task?

A virtual organization has little or no formal structure.

Explain geographic departmentalization and discuss how and why an organization might use this structure.

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

What structure does an organization with little or no formal structure and with only a handful of permanent employees use?

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

What is the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task called?

What is authority given to a decision making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

What type of departmentalization would be most effective for a small or new organization?

What is informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

Which factor plays a key role in determining an organization's structure?

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management. What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

When several employees perform the same simple task, a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 6: Organizing the Business

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture, purchase, and sell in global markets.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

How can an organization minimize the potential damage caused by inaccurate information spread through the grapevine?

Accountability refers to the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers.

List and describe three advantages of a divisional structure.

What is an employee's duty to perform an assigned task?

A virtual organization has little or no formal structure.

Explain geographic departmentalization and discuss how and why an organization might use this structure.

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

What structure does an organization with little or no formal structure and with only a handful of permanent employees use?

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

What is the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task called?

What is authority given to a decision making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

What type of departmentalization would be most effective for a small or new organization?

What is informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

Which factor plays a key role in determining an organization's structure?

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management. What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

When several employees perform the same simple task, a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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