Question 1

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

Accepted Answer

Delegation is the process by which manag

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers can develop expertise in their jobs. 
B)  Workers will not need to be trained. 
C)  Jobs become more interesting. 
D)  Workers derive more satisfaction from their jobs. 
E)  Jobs do not need to be redefined. 
A)  Workers can develop expertise in their jobs. 
B)  Workers will not need to be trained. 
C)  Jobs become more interesting. 
D)  Workers derive more satisfaction from their jobs. 
E)  Jobs do not need to be redefined.

Question 3

With its many organizational layers,what type of organizational structure does the U.S.Army demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  tall 
B)  step 
C)  flat 
D)  broad 
E)  triangular 
A)  tall 
B)  step 
C)  flat 
D)  broad 
E)  triangular

Question 4

What has Rubbermaid used to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the large,bureaucratic structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  formal organization 
B)  informal organization 
C)  intrapreneuring 
D)  entrepreneurship 
E)  capitalization 
A)  formal organization 
B)  informal organization 
C)  intrapreneuring 
D)  entrepreneurship 
E)  capitalization

Question 5

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

Accepted Answer

A)  profit centers 
B)  cost centers 
C)  staff members 
D)  line members 
E)  unit managers 
A)  profit centers 
B)  cost centers 
C)  staff members 
D)  line members 
E)  unit managers

Question 6

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Accepted Answer

A divisional structure relies on product

Question 7

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management.What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  tall 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  broad 
E)  oblique 
A)  tall 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  broad 
E)  oblique

Question 8

Explain the meaning of the generic name for retail stores.

Accepted Answer

Retail stores actually derive their gene

Question 9

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  mission statement 
B)  chain of command 
C)  job specialization 
D)  grapevine activity 
E)  market share 
A)  mission statement 
B)  chain of command 
C)  job specialization 
D)  grapevine activity 
E)  market share

Question 10

Which of the following,if true,would MOST strongly support the conclusion that All American Burger should adopt a decentralized approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  The value of a decentralized approach has been a popular topic in academic research. 
B)  A large percentage of All American Burger's revenue comes from a small number of menu items. 
C)  The popularity of All American Burger's special menu items has varied greatly across different regions. 
D)  All American Burger has been growing more quickly than most of its major competitors. 
E)  A well-publicized instance of discrimination at a single All American Burger can alter the public's perception of the entire company. 
A)  The value of a decentralized approach has been a popular topic in academic research. 
B)  A large percentage of All American Burger's revenue comes from a small number of menu items. 
C)  The popularity of All American Burger's special menu items has varied greatly across different regions. 
D)  All American Burger has been growing more quickly than most of its major competitors. 
E)  A well-publicized instance of discrimination at a single All American Burger can alter the public's perception of the entire company.

Question 11

Executives claim that this division of labor keeps employees focused on the tasks that fit their skills and leads to a better product.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen that claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  During every project, Design department members spend a large amount of time consulting with Marketing department members to learn how the Marketing department will attempt to sell the completed project. 
B)  When environmental changes that take place after the project has been launched make the project unattractive to customers, the Production department attempts to complete the project according to the original schedule and budget. 
C)  After a product specification is completed, knowledge of the thinking that went into the product specification is not necessary to complete the project effectively. 
D)  The team process is based on the process that Appleson's executives used during the era of print-only product development. 
E)  The reasoning behind the team process is presented to new employees as part of their initial orientation. 
A)  During every project, Design department members spend a large amount of time consulting with Marketing department members to learn how the Marketing department will attempt to sell the completed project. 
B)  When environmental changes that take place after the project has been launched make the project unattractive to customers, the Production department attempts to complete the project according to the original schedule and budget. 
C)  After a product specification is completed, knowledge of the thinking that went into the product specification is not necessary to complete the project effectively. 
D)  The team process is based on the process that Appleson's executives used during the era of print-only product development. 
E)  The reasoning behind the team process is presented to new employees as part of their initial orientation.

Question 12

How do the job duties of line employees and staff employees differ?

Accepted Answer

Line employees are directly involved in

Question 13

Line,staff,committee and team forms of authority are not likely to all be found within the same organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.What type of structure does the company have?

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process 
E)  global 
A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process 
E)  global

Question 16

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and identify the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Accepted Answer

Most firms rely on one of four basic for

Question 17

Which term describes creating and maintaining the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the confines of a large,bureaucratic structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  basic structuring 
B)  process organization 
C)  intrapreneuring 
D)  extrapolating 
E)  product innovation 
A)  basic structuring 
B)  process organization 
C)  intrapreneuring 
D)  extrapolating 
E)  product innovation

Question 18

Flat organizational structures are usually associated with centralized decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following BEST describes accountability?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the obligation employees have to their manager for the successful completion of an assigned task 
C)  the decision to communicate clear expectations related to assigned tasks 
D)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
E)  the duty to perform a financial task 
A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the obligation employees have to their manager for the successful completion of an assigned task 
C)  the decision to communicate clear expectations related to assigned tasks 
D)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
E)  the duty to perform a financial task

Question 20

Which of the following decisions would likely be made by a centralized authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the procedures All American Burger should use to ensure food safety? 
B)  If All American Burger wishes to recruit current students for entry-level management positions, which colleges and universities should All American Burger choose? 
C)  How should a regional division spend the money in its advertising budget? 
D)  What special menu items should be offered in order to encourage new customers? 
E)  Should marketing focus on bringing in new customers or taking customers from the competition? 
A)  What are the procedures All American Burger should use to ensure food safety? 
B)  If All American Burger wishes to recruit current students for entry-level management positions, which colleges and universities should All American Burger choose? 
C)  How should a regional division spend the money in its advertising budget? 
D)  What special menu items should be offered in order to encourage new customers? 
E)  Should marketing focus on bringing in new customers or taking customers from the competition?

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

With its many organizational layers,what type of organizational structure does the U.S.Army demonstrate?

What has Rubbermaid used to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the large,bureaucratic structure?

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management.What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

Explain the meaning of the generic name for retail stores.

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

Which of the following,if true,would MOST strongly support the conclusion that All American Burger should adopt a decentralized approach?

Executives claim that this division of labor keeps employees focused on the tasks that fit their skills and leads to a better product.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen that claim?

How do the job duties of line employees and staff employees differ?

Line,staff,committee and team forms of authority are not likely to all be found within the same organization.

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.What type of structure does the company have?

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and identify the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Which term describes creating and maintaining the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the confines of a large,bureaucratic structure?

Flat organizational structures are usually associated with centralized decision making.

Which of the following BEST describes accountability?

Which of the following decisions would likely be made by a centralized authority?

The U.S.Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Operations Management and Quality for Producing Goods and Services

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 6: Organizing the Business

What is delegation? Identify four reasons that managers have trouble delegating.

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

With its many organizational layers,what type of organizational structure does the U.S.Army demonstrate?

What has Rubbermaid used to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the large,bureaucratic structure?

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Companies with centralized authority systems typically require multiple layers of management.What type of organizational structures are these companies utilizing?

Explain the meaning of the generic name for retail stores.

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

Which of the following,if true,would MOST strongly support the conclusion that All American Burger should adopt a decentralized approach?

Executives claim that this division of labor keeps employees focused on the tasks that fit their skills and leads to a better product.Which of the following,if true,would strengthen that claim?

How do the job duties of line employees and staff employees differ?

Line,staff,committee and team forms of authority are not likely to all be found within the same organization.

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.What type of structure does the company have?

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and identify the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Which term describes creating and maintaining the innovation and flexibility of a small business environment within the confines of a large,bureaucratic structure?

Flat organizational structures are usually associated with centralized decision making.

Which of the following BEST describes accountability?

Which of the following decisions would likely be made by a centralized authority?

The U.S.Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Operations Management and Quality for Producing Goods and Services

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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