Question 1

One advantage of a bureaucratic organization is that:

Accepted Answer

A) employees know what is expected of them. 
B) it encourages cooperation among different departments within the organization. 
C) it is very responsive to the wants and needs of customers. 
D) there are very few layers of management. 
A) employees know what is expected of them. 
B) it encourages cooperation among different departments within the organization. 
C) it is very responsive to the wants and needs of customers. 
D) there are very few layers of management.

Question 2

Workers in a matrix organization appear to have two bosses,however these team members do not actually report to more than one supervisor at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In Weber's view of a bureaucratic organization,the role of bureaucrats was to:

Accepted Answer

A) make sure the firm obeys all regulations established by the government. 
B) make most of the important decisions needed to run the organization. 
C) develop the rules and procedures needed to implement the decisions of top management. 
D) do the actual work involved in producing the organization's goods and services. 
A) make sure the firm obeys all regulations established by the government. 
B) make most of the important decisions needed to run the organization. 
C) develop the rules and procedures needed to implement the decisions of top management. 
D) do the actual work involved in producing the organization's goods and services.

Question 4

Max Weber's principles of organization were similar to those of Henri Fayol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The team specialists in a matrix organization remain part of the traditional line and staff structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Weber,a bureaucrat is a middle manager whose job is to implement top management's orders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

While staff personnel have the authority to make policy decisions,line personnel have the authority to advise and make suggestions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The design of a bureaucratic organization assumes a well-educated workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Self-managed teams are groups of employees empowered to work with suppliers and customers to develop new products and give great service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One advantage of a bureaucratic organization is that:

Workers in a matrix organization appear to have two bosses,however these team members do not actually report to more than one supervisor at a time.

In Weber's view of a bureaucratic organization,the role of bureaucrats was to:

Max Weber's principles of organization were similar to those of Henri Fayol.

The team specialists in a matrix organization remain part of the traditional line and staff structure.

According to Weber,a bureaucrat is a middle manager whose job is to implement top management's orders.

While staff personnel have the authority to make policy decisions,line personnel have the authority to advise and make suggestions.

The design of a bureaucratic organization assumes a well-educated workforce.

Self-managed teams are groups of employees empowered to work with suppliers and customers to develop new products and give great service.

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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

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Exam 9: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

One advantage of a bureaucratic organization is that:

Workers in a matrix organization appear to have two bosses,however these team members do not actually report to more than one supervisor at a time.

In Weber's view of a bureaucratic organization,the role of bureaucrats was to:

Max Weber's principles of organization were similar to those of Henri Fayol.

The team specialists in a matrix organization remain part of the traditional line and staff structure.

According to Weber,a bureaucrat is a middle manager whose job is to implement top management's orders.

While staff personnel have the authority to make policy decisions,line personnel have the authority to advise and make suggestions.

The design of a bureaucratic organization assumes a well-educated workforce.

Self-managed teams are groups of employees empowered to work with suppliers and customers to develop new products and give great service.

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