Question 1

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  higher is the degree of decentralization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  lower is the degree of work specialization 
A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  higher is the degree of decentralization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  lower is the degree of work specialization

Question 2

The strength of a bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The chain of command is an unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic 
B)  simple 
C)  virtual 
D)  matrix 
E)  boundaryless 
A)  bureaucratic 
B)  simple 
C)  virtual 
D)  matrix 
E)  boundaryless

Question 5

Managers must take individual differences, such as experience, personality, culture, and the work task, into account to maximize employee performance and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A plant manager organizes a plant by separating engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and purchasing into departments. The plant is departmentalized on the basis of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  geography 
B)  function 
C)  target customer 
D)  service 
E)  product 
A)  geography 
B)  function 
C)  target customer 
D)  service 
E)  product

Question 7

A virtual organization is also known as a(n) ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  modular 
B)  triangular 
C)  electronic 
D)  pyramidal 
E)  boundaryless 
A)  modular 
B)  triangular 
C)  electronic 
D)  pyramidal 
E)  boundaryless

Question 8

A ________ is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical organization 
B)  matrix organization 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  simple structure 
E)  networked organizational structure 
A)  hierarchical organization 
B)  matrix organization 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  simple structure 
E)  networked organizational structure

Question 9

Harald is opening a manufacturing plant with a mechanistic and centralized structure. Employees from which of the following countries will be least comfortable with this type of a structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greece 
B)  Peru 
C)  France 
D)  Chile 
E)  Canada 
A)  Greece 
B)  Peru 
C)  France 
D)  Chile 
E)  Canada

Question 10

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of economies of scale 
B)  decreased response to environmental change 
C)  increased social loafing 
D)  increase in groupthink 
E)  employees receiving conflicting directives 
A)  loss of economies of scale 
B)  decreased response to environmental change 
C)  increased social loafing 
D)  increase in groupthink 
E)  employees receiving conflicting directives

Question 11

The organizational design of a simple structure is highly risky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

Accepted Answer

A)  line of responsibility 
B)  leadership web 
C)  span of control 
D)  chain of command 
E)  unity of command 
A)  line of responsibility 
B)  leadership web 
C)  span of control 
D)  chain of command 
E)  unity of command

Question 13

What is a virtual organization? What elements of organizational structure are important to create and sustain a successful virtual organization? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The virtual organization is sometimes ca

Question 14

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  line of responsibility 
B)  path of power 
C)  span of control 
D)  web of authority 
E)  chain of command 
A)  line of responsibility 
B)  path of power 
C)  span of control 
D)  web of authority 
E)  chain of command

Question 15

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

Accepted Answer

Formalization refers to the degree to wh

Question 16

You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management. These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics.
-You extol the virtues and benefits of standardization. You are most likely to be promoting the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  boundaryless structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  virtual organization 
E)  matrix structure 
A)  boundaryless structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  virtual organization 
E)  matrix structure

Question 17

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding a virtual organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A virtual organization is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization. 
B)  A virtual organization lacks flexibility. 
C)  A virtual organization tends to have unclear roles, goals, and responsibilities. 
D)  A virtual organization is sometimes called matrix organization. 
E)  A virtual organization is highly decentralized. 
A)  A virtual organization is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization. 
B)  A virtual organization lacks flexibility. 
C)  A virtual organization tends to have unclear roles, goals, and responsibilities. 
D)  A virtual organization is sometimes called matrix organization. 
E)  A virtual organization is highly decentralized.

Question 19

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  simplicity 
B)  density 
C)  permeability 
D)  complexity 
E)  intricacy 
A)  simplicity 
B)  density 
C)  permeability 
D)  complexity 
E)  intricacy

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of an organization pursuing an innovation strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized control 
B)  high specialization 
C)  narrow span of control 
D)  rigid departmentalization 
E)  high formalization 
A)  decentralized control 
B)  high specialization 
C)  narrow span of control 
D)  rigid departmentalization 
E)  high formalization

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

The strength of a bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

The chain of command is an unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom.

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________ structure.

Managers must take individual differences, such as experience, personality, culture, and the work task, into account to maximize employee performance and satisfaction.

A plant manager organizes a plant by separating engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and purchasing into departments. The plant is departmentalized on the basis of ________.

A virtual organization is also known as a(n) ________ organization.

A ________ is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization.

Harald is opening a manufacturing plant with a mechanistic and centralized structure. Employees from which of the following countries will be least comfortable with this type of a structure?

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

The organizational design of a simple structure is highly risky.

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

What is a virtual organization? What elements of organizational structure are important to create and sustain a successful virtual organization? Explain your answer.

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed ________.

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a virtual organization?

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of an organization pursuing an innovation strategy?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

The strength of a bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

The chain of command is an unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom.

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________ structure.

Managers must take individual differences, such as experience, personality, culture, and the work task, into account to maximize employee performance and satisfaction.

A plant manager organizes a plant by separating engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and purchasing into departments. The plant is departmentalized on the basis of ________.

A virtual organization is also known as a(n) ________ organization.

A ________ is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization.

Harald is opening a manufacturing plant with a mechanistic and centralized structure. Employees from which of the following countries will be least comfortable with this type of a structure?

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

The organizational design of a simple structure is highly risky.

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

What is a virtual organization? What elements of organizational structure are important to create and sustain a successful virtual organization? Explain your answer.

The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed ________.

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a virtual organization?

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Which of the following is most likely to be a characteristic of an organization pursuing an innovation strategy?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters