Question 1

In general,the closer the subordinates are in location to each other,the more of them managers can supervise effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Follett,coordination can be attained with the least difficulty through ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a bureaucratic structure 
B) a strict adherence to the chain of command 
C) minimizing the human element 
D) direct horizontal relationships and personal communications 
E) discussions with people higher up the organization hierarchy 
A) a bureaucratic structure 
B) a strict adherence to the chain of command 
C) minimizing the human element 
D) direct horizontal relationships and personal communications 
E) discussions with people higher up the organization hierarchy

Question 3

Organizing is the process of establishing orderly uses for all resources within the management system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Sabrina is a supervisor currently frustrated with the limited connections she has with the employees in her department.She has recently faced the reality decision making and job assignments are suffering for some because she does not have enough time to communicate with all employees during the day.She has examined the similarity and complexity of the actions her employees perform,as well as the amount of time the employees' jobs overlap.By doing this,which one of the following organizing concepts is she examining?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal structure 
B) Informal structure 
C) Organizational chart 
D) Span of management 
E) Chain of command 
A) Formal structure 
B) Informal structure 
C) Organizational chart 
D) Span of management 
E) Chain of command

Question 5

The second and third steps of the organizing process focus on the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) results of the organizing strategy 
B) organizational plans 
C) organizational goals and objectives 
D) tasks to be performed within the management system 
E) allocation of resources and directives 
A) results of the organizing strategy 
B) organizational plans 
C) organizational goals and objectives 
D) tasks to be performed within the management system 
E) allocation of resources and directives

Question 6

Which one of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalizing?

Accepted Answer

A) It facilitates coordination between various functions. 
B) It facilitates assigning of blame when a product performs poorly. 
C) It allows firms to pool human resources for both short-term and long-term projects. 
D) It promotes consistency in how functions are carried out. 
E) It facilitates differentiation of strategy across different segments. 
A) It facilitates coordination between various functions. 
B) It facilitates assigning of blame when a product performs poorly. 
C) It allows firms to pool human resources for both short-term and long-term projects. 
D) It promotes consistency in how functions are carried out. 
E) It facilitates differentiation of strategy across different segments.

Question 7

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,which one of the following situations would warrant a relatively wide span of control?

Accepted Answer

A) supervising a team of scientists engaged in complex research work 
B) supervising a team of factory workers sewing buttons onto shirts 
C) managing a virtual team of engineers spread across several countries 
D) managing a highly interdependent production team 
E) managing and coordinating the activities of a marketing team 
A) supervising a team of scientists engaged in complex research work 
B) supervising a team of factory workers sewing buttons onto shirts 
C) managing a virtual team of engineers spread across several countries 
D) managing a highly interdependent production team 
E) managing and coordinating the activities of a marketing team

Question 8

Which one of the following is a potential disadvantage of functional departmentalizing?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulty for employees to prioritize responsibilities 
B) lack of unity of command 
C) functional standardization that does not meet the needs of the organization's various products and services 
D) difficulty in assigning blame or credit for the performance of a function 
E) lack of consistency in carrying out functions 
A) difficulty for employees to prioritize responsibilities 
B) lack of unity of command 
C) functional standardization that does not meet the needs of the organization's various products and services 
D) difficulty in assigning blame or credit for the performance of a function 
E) lack of consistency in carrying out functions

Question 9

Sabrina has asked for input on how to organize the efforts of her many employees who are responsible for completing individual portions of a task in a synchronized order.Which one of the following organizing topics does Sabrina need help with?

Accepted Answer

A) Division of labor 
B) Coordination 
C) Influencing 
D) Controlling 
E) Planning 
A) Division of labor 
B) Coordination 
C) Influencing 
D) Controlling 
E) Planning

Question 10

Walt is an entrepreneur who has asked to meet with you to discuss the best solution as he establishes departments for his airplane service firm.As you now prepare to meet with Walt next week,compare and contrast the different types of departmentalization and then consider examples you may offer him when you meet.

Accepted Answer

Managers have many choices upon how to b

Question 11

Which one of the following is true about the traditional organization chart constructed in pyramid form?

Accepted Answer

A) Lines between boxes designate informal lines of communication between individuals. 
B) Relative positioning of individuals within boxes on the chart indicates broad social relationships. 
C) Individuals toward the top of the pyramid have more authority than those toward the bottom. 
D) Such organizational charts cannot communicate the complexity of the organization. 
E) Individuals toward the bottom of the pyramid have more responsibility than those toward the top. 
A) Lines between boxes designate informal lines of communication between individuals. 
B) Relative positioning of individuals within boxes on the chart indicates broad social relationships. 
C) Individuals toward the top of the pyramid have more authority than those toward the bottom. 
D) Such organizational charts cannot communicate the complexity of the organization. 
E) Individuals toward the bottom of the pyramid have more responsibility than those toward the top.

Question 12

Which one of the following is the last step in the organizing process?

Accepted Answer

A) Allocate resources and directives for subtasks. 
B) Evaluate results of organizing strategy. 
C) Establish major tasks. 
D) Reflect on plans and objectives. 
E) Divide major tasks into subtasks. 
A) Allocate resources and directives for subtasks. 
B) Evaluate results of organizing strategy. 
C) Establish major tasks. 
D) Reflect on plans and objectives. 
E) Divide major tasks into subtasks.

Question 13

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,the appropriate span of management narrows when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the activities performed by supervised individuals are similar 
B) subordinates are carrying out simple functions 
C) the manager spends little time on planning activities 
D) subordinates' activities need to be synchronized carefully 
E) subordinates are physically located close to one another 
A) the activities performed by supervised individuals are similar 
B) subordinates are carrying out simple functions 
C) the manager spends little time on planning activities 
D) subordinates' activities need to be synchronized carefully 
E) subordinates are physically located close to one another

Question 14

What is meant by the horizontal dimensioning of an organization? Also explain the terms "departments" and "departmentalizing," and list the various modes of departmentalizing an organization.

Accepted Answer

The horizontal dimensioning of an organi

Question 15

The matrix structure is contradictory to the principle of unity of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Span of management refers to the number of organizational levels below that of a particular manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Span of management refers to the number of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) levels in an organization 
B) organizational levels above an individual 
C) organizational levels below an individual 
D) bosses an individual has 
E) individuals a manager supervises 
A) levels in an organization 
B) organizational levels above an individual 
C) organizational levels below an individual 
D) bosses an individual has 
E) individuals a manager supervises

Question 18

Which one of the following is the main criticism of Weber's bureaucracy model?

Accepted Answer

A) It fails to emphasize setting detailed procedures and rules. 
B) It gives short shrift to the human variable within organizations. 
C) It does not emphasize a clearly defined organizational structure. 
D) It overemphasizes positive relationships among organization members. 
E) It attempts to eliminate paperwork and regulations. 
A) It fails to emphasize setting detailed procedures and rules. 
B) It gives short shrift to the human variable within organizations. 
C) It does not emphasize a clearly defined organizational structure. 
D) It overemphasizes positive relationships among organization members. 
E) It attempts to eliminate paperwork and regulations.

Question 19

Fayol indicated that strict adherence to a particular chain of command is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a must 
B) the first order of business 
C) not always advisable 
D) always advisable 
E) never advisable 
A) a must 
B) the first order of business 
C) not always advisable 
D) always advisable 
E) never advisable

Question 20

________ is the assignment of various portions of a particular task among a number of organization members.

Accepted Answer

A) Participation 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Division of labor 
D) Job rotation 
E) Work sharing 
A) Participation 
B) Job enlargement 
C) Division of labor 
D) Job rotation 
E) Work sharing

In general,the closer the subordinates are in location to each other,the more of them managers can supervise effectively.

According to Follett,coordination can be attained with the least difficulty through ________.

Organizing is the process of establishing orderly uses for all resources within the management system.

The second and third steps of the organizing process focus on the ________.

Which one of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalizing?

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,which one of the following situations would warrant a relatively wide span of control?

Which one of the following is a potential disadvantage of functional departmentalizing?

Sabrina has asked for input on how to organize the efforts of her many employees who are responsible for completing individual portions of a task in a synchronized order.Which one of the following organizing topics does Sabrina need help with?

Which one of the following is true about the traditional organization chart constructed in pyramid form?

Which one of the following is the last step in the organizing process?

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,the appropriate span of management narrows when ________.

What is meant by the horizontal dimensioning of an organization? Also explain the terms "departments" and "departmentalizing," and list the various modes of departmentalizing an organization.

The matrix structure is contradictory to the principle of unity of command.

Span of management refers to the number of organizational levels below that of a particular manager.

Span of management refers to the number of ________.

Which one of the following is the main criticism of Weber's bureaucracy model?

Fayol indicated that strict adherence to a particular chain of command is ________.

________ is the assignment of various portions of a particular task among a number of organization members.

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Exam 10: Fundamentals of Organizing

In general,the closer the subordinates are in location to each other,the more of them managers can supervise effectively.

According to Follett,coordination can be attained with the least difficulty through ________.

Organizing is the process of establishing orderly uses for all resources within the management system.

The second and third steps of the organizing process focus on the ________.

Which one of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalizing?

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,which one of the following situations would warrant a relatively wide span of control?

Which one of the following is a potential disadvantage of functional departmentalizing?

Sabrina has asked for input on how to organize the efforts of her many employees who are responsible for completing individual portions of a task in a synchronized order.Which one of the following organizing topics does Sabrina need help with?

Which one of the following is true about the traditional organization chart constructed in pyramid form?

Which one of the following is the last step in the organizing process?

According to the contingency viewpoint to designing span of management,the appropriate span of management narrows when ________.

What is meant by the horizontal dimensioning of an organization? Also explain the terms "departments" and "departmentalizing," and list the various modes of departmentalizing an organization.

The matrix structure is contradictory to the principle of unity of command.

Span of management refers to the number of organizational levels below that of a particular manager.

Span of management refers to the number of ________.

Which one of the following is the main criticism of Weber's bureaucracy model?

Fayol indicated that strict adherence to a particular chain of command is ________.

________ is the assignment of various portions of a particular task among a number of organization members.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling,information,and Technology

Production and Control

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