Exam 14: Foundations of Organisational Structure

John and Alex both work for large organisations.John's organisation has extensive work specialisation and everything is fairly formal.All decisions are made at the top of the hierarchy.Alex,on the other hand,works for an organisation that is low in formalisation and composed of numerous cross-functional teams.Employees in this organisation frequently get to make their own decisions. Alex is likely working for:

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Question 61

At an Alcoa aluminium tubing plant,production is organised into five departments: casting;press;tubing;finishing;and inspecting,packing and shipping.This is an example of ________.departmentalisation.

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Question 62

According to research,higher employee performance can be expected where there is a larger span of control because supervision is distant.

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Question 63

The prototype of the virtual structure is today's:

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Question 64

Grouping jobs on the basis of function,product,geography,process or customer is a form of:

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Question 65

The __________ structure is most commonly found in small businesses because owners often serve as managers.

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Question 66

The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed:

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Question 67

Why would people think that a bureaucracy is a 'dirty word' and what makes it differ from this impression?

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Question 68

A manufacturing manager who organises the plant by separating engineering,accounting,manufacturing,personnel and purchasing into departments is practicing ________ departmentalisation.

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Question 69

A matrix structure replaces the bureaucracy's predictability with insecurity and stress.

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Question 70

Which of the following is NOT suggested as an effective strategy for implementing downsizing?

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Question 71

List and briefly describe six key questions that managers need to answer in designing the proper organisational structure.

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Question 72

An organisational structure that places management in the middle and radiates their vision outward is called

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Question 73

In simple structures,one can expect to find:

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Question 74

Why would people think that a bureaucracy is a 'dirty word',and what makes it differ from this impression?

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Question 75

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the organic model?

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Question 76

Which of the following is NOT a common organisational design?

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Question 77

You have just described a structure that is flat;has little formalisation;and is fast,flexible and inexpensive to maintain.This describes the:

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Question 78

Which of the following is a drawback of a narrow span of control?

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Question 79

A matrix structure can be stressful for workers who:

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At an Alcoa aluminium tubing plant,production is organised into five departments: casting;press;tubing;finishing;and inspecting,packing and shipping.This is an example of ________.departmentalisation.

According to research,higher employee performance can be expected where there is a larger span of control because supervision is distant.

The prototype of the virtual structure is today's:

Grouping jobs on the basis of function,product,geography,process or customer is a form of:

The __________ structure is most commonly found in small businesses because owners often serve as managers.

The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed:

Why would people think that a bureaucracy is a 'dirty word' and what makes it differ from this impression?

A manufacturing manager who organises the plant by separating engineering,accounting,manufacturing,personnel and purchasing into departments is practicing ________ departmentalisation.

A matrix structure replaces the bureaucracy's predictability with insecurity and stress.

Which of the following is NOT suggested as an effective strategy for implementing downsizing?

List and briefly describe six key questions that managers need to answer in designing the proper organisational structure.

An organisational structure that places management in the middle and radiates their vision outward is called

In simple structures,one can expect to find:

Why would people think that a bureaucracy is a 'dirty word',and what makes it differ from this impression?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the organic model?

Which of the following is NOT a common organisational design?

You have just described a structure that is flat;has little formalisation;and is fast,flexible and inexpensive to maintain.This describes the:

Which of the following is a drawback of a narrow span of control?

A matrix structure can be stressful for workers who:

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organisational Culture

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