Question 1

Describe the various characteristics of bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A bureaucracy is characterized by highly

Question 2

Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity would improve if more workers are assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about Mike's ability to handle more workers.
-Which of the following statements, if true, would weaken the argument favoring increased span of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Market trends indicate that the demand for aircraft is expected to increase substantially over the next few years. 
B)  Performance reports from the last few years show that teams that were monitored closely had higher productivity. 
C)  Porco Rosso recently launched its latest engine model, the PR-4. 
D)  When additional workers were assigned to Mike on a previous occasion, it had led to favorable and productive results. 
E)  Mike has a reputation of handling interpersonal conflicts effectively. 
A)  Market trends indicate that the demand for aircraft is expected to increase substantially over the next few years. 
B)  Performance reports from the last few years show that teams that were monitored closely had higher productivity. 
C)  Porco Rosso recently launched its latest engine model, the PR-4. 
D)  When additional workers were assigned to Mike on a previous occasion, it had led to favorable and productive results. 
E)  Mike has a reputation of handling interpersonal conflicts effectively.

Question 3

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure combines two forms

Question 4

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Accepted Answer

A)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
C)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
D)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
E)  To whom do individuals and groups report? 
A)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
C)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
D)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
E)  To whom do individuals and groups report?

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  low work specialization 
B)  lack of tight control 
C)  wide span of control 
D)  high centralization 
E)  low formalization 
A)  low work specialization 
B)  lack of tight control 
C)  wide span of control 
D)  high centralization 
E)  low formalization

Question 6

Explain the concept of the "boundaryless" organization and how boundaryless organizations are useful in breaking down cultural barriers in a global workplace.

Accepted Answer

Jack Welch coined the term "boundaryless

Question 7

The matrix structure reduces the possibility of power struggles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Odysseus Corp. is attempting to flatten its organizational hierarchy. It is encouraging the use of cross-hierarchical teams, participative decision-making practices, and the use of 360-degree performance appraisals. Based on this information we can say that Odysseus Corp. is attempting to create a ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly departmentalized 
B)  highly centralized 
C)  virtual 
D)  boundaryless 
E)  highly formalized 
A)  highly departmentalized 
B)  highly centralized 
C)  virtual 
D)  boundaryless 
E)  highly formalized

Question 9

The major advantage of a virtual organization is its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  ability to minimize organizational politics 
C)  ability to enhance role clarity 
D)  decentralized structure 
E)  highly departmentalized structure 
A)  flexibility 
B)  ability to minimize organizational politics 
C)  ability to enhance role clarity 
D)  decentralized structure 
E)  highly departmentalized structure

Question 10

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In structural terms, a virtual organization is highly centralized, with little or no departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  centralized 
C)  formalized 
D)  virtual 
E)  bureaucratic 
A)  matrix 
B)  centralized 
C)  formalized 
D)  virtual 
E)  bureaucratic

Question 13

Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity would improve if more workers are assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about Mike's ability to handle more workers.
-Which of the following statements, if true, would support the argument favoring increased span of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mike's team consists of highly experienced and skilled labor. 
B)  Mike's team is highly dependent on his guidance, even on minor issues. 
C)  Porco Rosso recently became the world's leading aircraft manufacturer. 
D)  Mike is receiving increasing complaints about interpersonal conflicts within the team. 
E)  When additional workers were assigned to Mike on a previous occasion, it had led to unfavorable results. 
A)  Mike's team consists of highly experienced and skilled labor. 
B)  Mike's team is highly dependent on his guidance, even on minor issues. 
C)  Porco Rosso recently became the world's leading aircraft manufacturer. 
D)  Mike is receiving increasing complaints about interpersonal conflicts within the team. 
E)  When additional workers were assigned to Mike on a previous occasion, it had led to unfavorable results.

Describe the various characteristics of bureaucracy.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

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

Explain the concept of the "boundaryless" organization and how boundaryless organizations are useful in breaking down cultural barriers in a global workplace.

The matrix structure reduces the possibility of power struggles.

The major advantage of a virtual organization is its ________.

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

In structural terms, a virtual organization is highly centralized, with little or no departmentalization.

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

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

Describe the various characteristics of bureaucracy.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

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

Explain the concept of the "boundaryless" organization and how boundaryless organizations are useful in breaking down cultural barriers in a global workplace.

The matrix structure reduces the possibility of power struggles.

The major advantage of a virtual organization is its ________.

Narrow spans of control increase the speed of decision making.

In structural terms, a virtual organization is highly centralized, with little or no departmentalization.

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

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