Question 1

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

Accepted Answer

A) in the managerial ranks, tasks are more routine. 
B) adequate time is necessary for informal mutual adjustment. 
C) coordination by direct supervision is easier. 
D) of the standardized nature of managerial work processes. 
E) recent trends in restructuring organizations have reduced the number of top management positions required. 
A) in the managerial ranks, tasks are more routine. 
B) adequate time is necessary for informal mutual adjustment. 
C) coordination by direct supervision is easier. 
D) of the standardized nature of managerial work processes. 
E) recent trends in restructuring organizations have reduced the number of top management positions required.

Question 2

In ascending order of elaboration, three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces, liaison roles, and full-time integrators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized, they mean that

Accepted Answer

A) the organization is located in a single geographic location. 
B) the managers in the organization form a highly cohesive group. 
C) decision-making power is localized in a particular part of the organization. 
D) all or almost all of the members of the organization know each other. 
E) the organization uses empowerment and wide spans of control to coordinate work processes. 
A) the organization is located in a single geographic location. 
B) the managers in the organization form a highly cohesive group. 
C) decision-making power is localized in a particular part of the organization. 
D) all or almost all of the members of the organization know each other. 
E) the organization uses empowerment and wide spans of control to coordinate work processes.

Question 5

________ is the process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment.

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The answer of ________ is the process by which top...

Question 6

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Accepted Answer

In general, large organizations are more

Question 7

Holding organizational size constant, a tall organization ________ than a flat organization.

Accepted Answer

A) has fewer hierarchical levels 
B) is less formalized 
C) has smaller spans of control 
D) is less centralized 
E) has better vertical communication and coordination 
A) has fewer hierarchical levels 
B) is less formalized 
C) has smaller spans of control 
D) is less centralized 
E) has better vertical communication and coordination

Question 8

Functional structures tend to be organically structured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are various kinds of actively cooperative...

Question 10

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules, often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) Centralization 
B) Formalization 
C) Complexity 
D) Span of control 
E) Differentiation 
A) Centralization 
B) Formalization 
C) Complexity 
D) Span of control 
E) Differentiation

Question 11

Standardization of work processes is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The least formal means by which divided labour is coordinated is

Accepted Answer

A) mutual adjustment. 
B) with an integrator. 
C) standardization of work processes. 
D) standardization of outputs. 
E) direct supervision. 
A) mutual adjustment. 
B) with an integrator. 
C) standardization of work processes. 
D) standardization of outputs. 
E) direct supervision.

Question 13

The chosen ________ must correspond to the constraints and opportunities of the environment.

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The answer of The chosen ________ must correspond to the...

Question 14

Structure has to do with the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation among these tasks. 
B) integration among these tasks. 
C) organization among these tasks. 
D) coordination among these tasks. 
E) departmentation among these tasks. 
A) differentiation among these tasks. 
B) integration among these tasks. 
C) organization among these tasks. 
D) coordination among these tasks. 
E) departmentation among these tasks.

Question 15

A flat decentralized structure made up of self-managing teams called circles in which employees have multiple roles and responsibilities is called a holacracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

Accepted Answer

As uncertainty increases, cause-and-effe

Question 17

Organic structures tend to have fewer levels of authority than mechanistic structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Other things equal, which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

Accepted Answer

A) Complex and dynamic 
B) Simple and dynamic 
C) Complex and static 
D) Simple and static 
E) Static and dynamic 
A) Complex and dynamic 
B) Simple and dynamic 
C) Complex and static 
D) Simple and static 
E) Static and dynamic

Question 20

Legal regulations are most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

Accepted Answer

A) Customer component 
B) Social/political component 
C) Supplier component 
D) Competitor component 
E) Technological component 
A) Customer component 
B) Social/political component 
C) Supplier component 
D) Competitor component 
E) Technological component

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

In ascending order of elaboration, three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces, liaison roles, and full-time integrators.

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized, they mean that

________ is the process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment.

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Holding organizational size constant, a tall organization ________ than a flat organization.

Functional structures tend to be organically structured.

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules, often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Standardization of work processes is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

The least formal means by which divided labour is coordinated is

The chosen ________ must correspond to the constraints and opportunities of the environment.

Structure has to do with the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves

A flat decentralized structure made up of self-managing teams called circles in which employees have multiple roles and responsibilities is called a holacracy.

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

Organic structures tend to have fewer levels of authority than mechanistic structures.

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Other things equal, which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

Legal regulations are most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

In ascending order of elaboration, three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces, liaison roles, and full-time integrators.

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized, they mean that

________ is the process by which top executives seek to cope with the constraints and opportunities posed by an organization's environment.

Discuss the effect of organizational size on the structure of organizations.

Holding organizational size constant, a tall organization ________ than a flat organization.

Functional structures tend to be organically structured.

________ are various kinds of actively cooperative relationships between legally separate organizations.

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules, often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Standardization of work processes is often used to coordinate the work of separate product or geographic divisions.

The least formal means by which divided labour is coordinated is

The chosen ________ must correspond to the constraints and opportunities of the environment.

Structure has to do with the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves

A flat decentralized structure made up of self-managing teams called circles in which employees have multiple roles and responsibilities is called a holacracy.

What are the effects of increasing uncertainty on organizations and their decision makers?

Organic structures tend to have fewer levels of authority than mechanistic structures.

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Other things equal, which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

Legal regulations are most likely a part of which environmental component faced by a business firm?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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