Question 1

The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

Accepted Answer

A) consumer demand 
B) change 
C) international markets 
D) negative spiritual issue 
A) consumer demand 
B) change 
C) international markets 
D) negative spiritual issue

Question 4

The term mass production refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) producing large specialized items. 
B) efficiently producing large quantities of goods. 
C) two or more firms combined to better meet the needs of customers. 
D) the production of religious icons. 
A) producing large specialized items. 
B) efficiently producing large quantities of goods. 
C) two or more firms combined to better meet the needs of customers. 
D) the production of religious icons.

Question 5

In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

Accepted Answer

A) creating specific rules for everyone to follow. 
B) reducing the span of control for managers. 
C) eliminating several layers of management. 
D) restructuring into a bureaucratic organization. 
A) creating specific rules for everyone to follow. 
B) reducing the span of control for managers. 
C) eliminating several layers of management. 
D) restructuring into a bureaucratic organization.

Question 6

The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Economies of scale:

Accepted Answer

A) are available to small firms but not to large firms due to management inefficiencies. 
B) can be avoided by purchasing supplies and raw materials in large quantities. 
C) help explain the success of small businesses. 
D) are achieved when a firm reduces its average cost of production as they produce more. 
A) are available to small firms but not to large firms due to management inefficiencies. 
B) can be avoided by purchasing supplies and raw materials in large quantities. 
C) help explain the success of small businesses. 
D) are achieved when a firm reduces its average cost of production as they produce more.

Question 10

Joel,an employee of the engineering department,has been temporarily assigned to work with specialists from other departments to develop a new product.Upon completion of this single project,Joel will return to his position in the engineering department.This arrangement illustrates the use of a self-managed team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) Networking 
B) Virtual competition 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Outsourcing 
A) Networking 
B) Virtual competition 
C) Benchmarking 
D) Outsourcing

Question 18

In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Weakened corporate image. 
B) Less responsive to customers. 
C) Less empowerment. 
D) Lower morale away from corporate headquarters. 
A) Weakened corporate image. 
B) Less responsive to customers. 
C) Less empowerment. 
D) Lower morale away from corporate headquarters.

Question 20

It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

The term mass production refers to:

In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

Economies of scale:

Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

The Dynamic Business Environment

How Economic Issues Affect Business

Competing in Global Markets

The Role of Government in Business Appendix a Working Within the Legal Environment of Business

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Producing World-Class Goods and Services

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemdashmanagement Issues and Relations

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Managing the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management Appendix C Managing Risk

The Financial Services Industry in Canada

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Exam 9: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

The term mass production refers to:

In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

Economies of scale:

Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

The Dynamic Business Environment

How Economic Issues Affect Business

Competing in Global Markets

The Role of Government in Business Appendix a Working Within the Legal Environment of Business

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Producing World-Class Goods and Services

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Employeemdashmanagement Issues and Relations

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Managing the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management Appendix C Managing Risk

The Financial Services Industry in Canada

Filters