Question 1

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The development of an association with a...

Question 2

Strategy ________ involves determining the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Strategy ________ involves determining the mission, goals,...

Question 3

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating ________ divisions of labour.

Accepted Answer

A) only the most simple 
B) only the most complicated 
C) routine but moderately complicated 
D) the most simple and the most complicated 
E) neither the most simple nor the most complicated 
A) only the most simple 
B) only the most complicated 
C) routine but moderately complicated 
D) the most simple and the most complicated 
E) neither the most simple nor the most complicated

Question 4

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and coordinate labour among its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The larger the span, the less potential there is for coordination by direct ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The larger the span, the less potential...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A role occupied by a person who is assigned to help achieve coordination between his or her department and another department is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) integrator role. 
B) facilitator role. 
C) linking role. 
D) liaison role. 
E) coordinating role. 
A) integrator role. 
B) facilitator role. 
C) linking role. 
D) liaison role. 
E) coordinating role.

Question 9

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

Accepted Answer

A) formalized 
B) bureaucratic 
C) flat 
D) centralized 
E) integrated 
A) formalized 
B) bureaucratic 
C) flat 
D) centralized 
E) integrated

Question 11

Which of the following is a problem with the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Potential for conflict between the product manager and the functional manager 
B) Loss of economies of scale without proper coordination 
C) Poor coordination between departments results in slow response to organizational problems. 
D) Permanent nature of the matrix requires total restructuring with each new project. 
E) All of the above 
A) Potential for conflict between the product manager and the functional manager 
B) Loss of economies of scale without proper coordination 
C) Poor coordination between departments results in slow response to organizational problems. 
D) Permanent nature of the matrix requires total restructuring with each new project. 
E) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) As an organization's size increases, product departmentation is preferable to functional departmentation. 
B) Organizations with product departmentation are more centralized than those with functional departmentation. 
C) Organizations with functional departmentation are less complex than those with product departmentation. 
D) Organizations with product departmentation may duplicate effort more than those with functional departmentation. 
E) Communication between functional specialists tends to be more coordinated in organizations with product departmentation than in those with functional departmentation. 
A) As an organization's size increases, product departmentation is preferable to functional departmentation. 
B) Organizations with product departmentation are more centralized than those with functional departmentation. 
C) Organizations with functional departmentation are less complex than those with product departmentation. 
D) Organizations with product departmentation may duplicate effort more than those with functional departmentation. 
E) Communication between functional specialists tends to be more coordinated in organizations with product departmentation than in those with functional departmentation.

Question 13

Each partner in a(n)________ organization contributes only in its area of core competencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each partner in a(n)________ organization contributes only...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A flat decentralized structure made up of...

Question 15

Conflict between the product manager and the functional manager is a potential problem with the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As uncertainty decreases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the...

Question 18

The word "ambidextrous" means

Accepted Answer

A) equally capable of using any organization structure. 
B) equally capable of using whatever it takes to get a job done. 
C) equally capable of using both hands and feet. 
D) equally capable of using both feet. 
E) equally capable of using both hands. 
A) equally capable of using any organization structure. 
B) equally capable of using whatever it takes to get a job done. 
C) equally capable of using both hands and feet. 
D) equally capable of using both feet. 
E) equally capable of using both hands.

Question 19

Resource dependency and environmental uncertainty mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to imitate management practices that other firms have ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common way of achieving legitimacy...

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop ________.

Strategy ________ involves determining the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization.

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating ________ divisions of labour.

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and coordinate labour among its members.

The larger the span, the less potential there is for coordination by direct ________.

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

A role occupied by a person who is assigned to help achieve coordination between his or her department and another department is called a(n)

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

Which of the following is a problem with the matrix structure?

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Each partner in a(n)________ organization contributes only in its area of core competencies.

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

Conflict between the product manager and the functional manager is a potential problem with the matrix structure.

As uncertainty decreases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The word "ambidextrous" means

Resource dependency and environmental uncertainty mean the same thing.

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to imitate management practices that other firms have ________.

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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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop ________.

Strategy ________ involves determining the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization.

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating ________ divisions of labour.

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

To achieve its goals an organization has to do two very basic things: divide and coordinate labour among its members.

The larger the span, the less potential there is for coordination by direct ________.

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

A role occupied by a person who is assigned to help achieve coordination between his or her department and another department is called a(n)

A paper manufacturer owns a forestry company.This is an example of vertical integration.

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically is most likely to be reflected in how ________ it is.

Which of the following is a problem with the matrix structure?

Which of the following statements is least accurate?

Each partner in a(n)________ organization contributes only in its area of core competencies.

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

Conflict between the product manager and the functional manager is a potential problem with the matrix structure.

As uncertainty decreases, cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The word "ambidextrous" means

Resource dependency and environmental uncertainty mean the same thing.

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to imitate management practices that other firms have ________.

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

Filters