Question 1

According to research by Charles O'Reilly and Michael Tushman, what are the four primary ways that companies structure their breakthrough projects?

Accepted Answer

Breakthrough projects might be carried out within existing functional organizational structures. The projects were completely integrated into the regular organizational and management structure.
Breakthrough projects might be organized as cross-functional teams. The groups operated within the established organization but outside of the existing management structure.
Breakthrough projects might be organized as unsupported teams. Here, they became independent units set up outside the established organization and management hierarchy.
Breakthrough projects might be conducted within ambidextrous organizations. Here, the breakthrough efforts were organized within structurally independent units, each having its own processes, structures, and cultures. However, they were integrated into the existing senior management structure.

Question 2

If an international firm has a multidomestic strategy and a relatively high level of product diversity, the best choice for its organizational structure is

Accepted Answer

A)  worldwide functional. 
B)  worldwide product division. 
C)  worldwide matrix. 
D)  international division. 
A)  worldwide functional. 
B)  worldwide product division. 
C)  worldwide matrix. 
D)  international division. C

Question 3

Organizations are increasingly using teams for many reasons. The difference between a good team and an outstanding team has been found to be

Accepted Answer

A)  the combined technical skills of the members. 
B)  similarities in the way team members solve problems. 
C)  the way team members treat each other. 
D)  similarities in the age and experience of team members. 
A)  the combined technical skills of the members. 
B)  similarities in the way team members solve problems. 
C)  the way team members treat each other. 
D)  similarities in the age and experience of team members. C

Question 4

Describe the attributes of a simple organizational structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using the simple organizational form?

Accepted Answer

A simple organizational structure is cha

Question 5

Important advantages of a holding company structure include

Accepted Answer

A)  savings in personnel and overhead expenses associated with a small corporate office. 
B)  a high level of awareness at the corporate office of issues faced by individual divisions. 
C)  a high level of control of division executives by executives at the corporate level. 
D)  gaining synergistic benefits across businesses. 
A)  savings in personnel and overhead expenses associated with a small corporate office. 
B)  a high level of awareness at the corporate office of issues faced by individual divisions. 
C)  a high level of control of division executives by executives at the corporate level. 
D)  gaining synergistic benefits across businesses.

Question 6

What type of organization is defined as "a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Modular 
D)  Barrier-free 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Modular 
D)  Barrier-free

Question 7

An ambidextrous organization achieves both adaptability and alignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The purpose of boundaryless forms of organizing is to facilitate the widespread sharing of knowledge and information across internal and external boundaries of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Complicated working relationships, intense power struggles, and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of what type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Holding company 
D)  Functional 
A)  Divisional 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Holding company 
D)  Functional

Question 10

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs, it is most likely to develop a

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  product-market structure. 
D)  geographic structure. 
A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  product-market structure. 
D)  geographic structure.

Question 11

Generally speaking, discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy follows structure. 
B)  structure follows strategy. 
C)  strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements. 
D)  structure typically has a very small influence on a firm's strategy. 
A)  strategy follows structure. 
B)  structure follows strategy. 
C)  strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements. 
D)  structure typically has a very small influence on a firm's strategy.

Question 12

Discuss the basic idea of the modular organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

The modular organization outsources non-

Question 13

To enhance integration and control of related product market activities, the functional structure minimizes centralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following boundaries exist between the functional areas of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vertical boundaries 
B)  Horizontal boundaries 
C)  External boundaries 
D)  international boundaries 
A)  Vertical boundaries 
B)  Horizontal boundaries 
C)  External boundaries 
D)  international boundaries

Question 15

A simple organizational structure may lead to problems such as unclear boundaries of authority and few career advancement options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines. This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  matrix structure. 
D)  international structure. 
A)  divisional structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  matrix structure. 
D)  international structure.

Question 17

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is

Accepted Answer

A)  a dot.com company. 
B)  a type of modular structure. 
C)  an organization that uses information technology to integrate different functions. 
D)  a continually evolving network of independent companies. 
A)  a dot.com company. 
B)  a type of modular structure. 
C)  an organization that uses information technology to integrate different functions. 
D)  a continually evolving network of independent companies.

Question 18

All of the following are disadvantages of a divisional type of organizational structure, except

Accepted Answer

A)  it can be very expensive compared to a functional organizational structure. 
B)  there is a strong tendency for divisions to focus on short-term performance. 
C)  there can be dysfunctional competition among divisions. 
D)  there is separation of strategic and operating control. 
A)  it can be very expensive compared to a functional organizational structure. 
B)  there is a strong tendency for divisions to focus on short-term performance. 
C)  there can be dysfunctional competition among divisions. 
D)  there is separation of strategic and operating control.

Question 19

All of the following statements about simple organizational structures are , except

Accepted Answer

A)  small firms with a narrow product-market scope will adopt such a structure. 
B)  decision making authority is highly centralized. 
C)  there is little specialization of tasks. 
D)  creativity and individualism are rare. 
A)  small firms with a narrow product-market scope will adopt such a structure. 
B)  decision making authority is highly centralized. 
C)  there is little specialization of tasks. 
D)  creativity and individualism are rare.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of strong leadership can lead to coordination problems. 
B)  Democratic process can be time-consuming and difficult to manage. 
C)  Fewer internal barriers means fewer political issues to deal with. 
D)  If trust among employees is not sufficiently high, organizational performance may suffer. 
A)  Lack of strong leadership can lead to coordination problems. 
B)  Democratic process can be time-consuming and difficult to manage. 
C)  Fewer internal barriers means fewer political issues to deal with. 
D)  If trust among employees is not sufficiently high, organizational performance may suffer.

According to research by Charles O'Reilly and Michael Tushman, what are the four primary ways that companies structure their breakthrough projects?

If an international firm has a multidomestic strategy and a relatively high level of product diversity, the best choice for its organizational structure is

Organizations are increasingly using teams for many reasons. The difference between a good team and an outstanding team has been found to be

Describe the attributes of a simple organizational structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using the simple organizational form?

Important advantages of a holding company structure include

What type of organization is defined as "a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists"?

An ambidextrous organization achieves both adaptability and alignment.

The purpose of boundaryless forms of organizing is to facilitate the widespread sharing of knowledge and information across internal and external boundaries of the organization.

Complicated working relationships, intense power struggles, and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of what type of organizational structure?

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs, it is most likely to develop a

Generally speaking, discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Discuss the basic idea of the modular organizational structure.

To enhance integration and control of related product market activities, the functional structure minimizes centralization.

Which of the following boundaries exist between the functional areas of an organization?

A simple organizational structure may lead to problems such as unclear boundaries of authority and few career advancement options.

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines. This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is

All of the following are disadvantages of a divisional type of organizational structure, except

All of the following statements about simple organizational structures are , except

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages: an Overview

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm

Analyzing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Assessing the Intellectual Assets of the Firm

Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advanta

Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Industry Change and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning, Ethical, and Socially Res

Managing Innovation and Fostering Entrepreneurship

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Exam 9: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

According to research by Charles O'Reilly and Michael Tushman, what are the four primary ways that companies structure their breakthrough projects?

If an international firm has a multidomestic strategy and a relatively high level of product diversity, the best choice for its organizational structure is

Organizations are increasingly using teams for many reasons. The difference between a good team and an outstanding team has been found to be

Describe the attributes of a simple organizational structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using the simple organizational form?

Important advantages of a holding company structure include

What type of organization is defined as "a central hub surrounded by networks of outside suppliers and specialists"?

An ambidextrous organization achieves both adaptability and alignment.

The purpose of boundaryless forms of organizing is to facilitate the widespread sharing of knowledge and information across internal and external boundaries of the organization.

Complicated working relationships, intense power struggles, and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of what type of organizational structure?

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs, it is most likely to develop a

Generally speaking, discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Discuss the basic idea of the modular organizational structure.

To enhance integration and control of related product market activities, the functional structure minimizes centralization.

Which of the following boundaries exist between the functional areas of an organization?

A simple organizational structure may lead to problems such as unclear boundaries of authority and few career advancement options.

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines. This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is

All of the following are disadvantages of a divisional type of organizational structure, except

All of the following statements about simple organizational structures are , except

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages: an Overview

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm

Analyzing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Assessing the Intellectual Assets of the Firm

Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advanta

Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Industry Change and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning, Ethical, and Socially Res

Managing Innovation and Fostering Entrepreneurship

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