Question 1

The manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 2

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mutual adjustment is an informal means by which divided labour is coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n)________ role is occupied by a person in one department who is assigned, as part of his or her job, to achieve coordination with another department.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ role is occupied by a person...

Question 5

The components of a highly dynamic environment

Accepted Answer

A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity. 
A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity.

Question 6

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In what industries has the modular organization been most popular?

Accepted Answer

A) Furniture and apparel 
B) Furniture and electronics 
C) Automotive and electronics 
D) Apparel and electronics 
E) Apparel and automotive 
A) Furniture and apparel 
B) Furniture and electronics 
C) Automotive and electronics 
D) Apparel and electronics 
E) Apparel and automotive

Question 8

As labour is progressively divided vertically, timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ________ organizational theorists tended to favour mechanistic structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ organizational theorists tended to favour...

Question 10

Size is associated with increased ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Size is associated with increased ________....

Question 11

Innovations have life cycles and organizational ________ have to correspond to these cycles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Innovations have life cycles and organizational ________...

Question 12

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) flat 
D) hybrid 
E) decentralized 
A) mechanistic 
B) organic 
C) flat 
D) hybrid 
E) decentralized

Question 14

The process of attaining coordination across differentiated departments usually goes by the special name of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of attaining coordination across differentiated...

Question 15

Very complex tasks dictate high ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Very complex tasks dictate high ________....

Question 16

Organizations with functional departmentation are usually more complex and decentralized than those with product departmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a virtual organization, an alliance of independent companies share skills, costs, and access to one another's markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the correct order of ascending elaboration of these methods of coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) Task forces and teams, liaison roles, integrators 
B) Liaison roles, task forces and teams, integrators 
C) Integrators, liaison roles, task forces and teams 
D) Integrators, task forces and teams, liaison roles 
E) Liaison roles, integrators, task forces and teams 
A) Task forces and teams, liaison roles, integrators 
B) Liaison roles, task forces and teams, integrators 
C) Integrators, liaison roles, task forces and teams 
D) Integrators, task forces and teams, liaison roles 
E) Liaison roles, integrators, task forces and teams

Question 20

Robert is the Chief Executive Officer at Strong Corporation, a 45-year-old engineering firm with long running success in the design and operation of user-pay highway and road systems.In the past three years the senior management team has concluded that Strong Corp.needs to develop completely new business opportunities, but the current structure of the company is too hierarchical and rigid to allow for a new division to flourish under the same roof.The consensus is that the organization needs to create a whole new division with the mandate to be creative and innovative.The new entity needs to be independent of Strong Corp.and, yet, remain somewhat integrated at the most senior levels to ensure accountability.If you were advising Robert on what kind of structure would be best for Strong Corp., what would you recommend? Why would you recommend it?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Strong Corp.begin

The manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

Mutual adjustment is an informal means by which divided labour is coordinated.

A(n)________ role is occupied by a person in one department who is assigned, as part of his or her job, to achieve coordination with another department.

The components of a highly dynamic environment

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

In what industries has the modular organization been most popular?

As labour is progressively divided vertically, timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

The ________ organizational theorists tended to favour mechanistic structures.

Size is associated with increased ________.

Innovations have life cycles and organizational ________ have to correspond to these cycles.

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

The process of attaining coordination across differentiated departments usually goes by the special name of ________.

Very complex tasks dictate high ________.

Organizations with functional departmentation are usually more complex and decentralized than those with product departmentation.

In a virtual organization, an alliance of independent companies share skills, costs, and access to one another's markets.

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

What is the correct order of ascending elaboration of these methods of coordination?

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 manner in which an organization divides labour into tasks and coordinates these tasks is referred to as ________.

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

Mutual adjustment is an informal means by which divided labour is coordinated.

A(n)________ role is occupied by a person in one department who is assigned, as part of his or her job, to achieve coordination with another department.

The components of a highly dynamic environment

People who supervise extremely routine work usually have small spans of control.

In what industries has the modular organization been most popular?

As labour is progressively divided vertically, timely communication and coordination can become easier to achieve.

The ________ organizational theorists tended to favour mechanistic structures.

Size is associated with increased ________.

Innovations have life cycles and organizational ________ have to correspond to these cycles.

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

The classical organizational theorists tended to favour ________ organizational structures.

The process of attaining coordination across differentiated departments usually goes by the special name of ________.

Very complex tasks dictate high ________.

Organizations with functional departmentation are usually more complex and decentralized than those with product departmentation.

In a virtual organization, an alliance of independent companies share skills, costs, and access to one another's markets.

Innovation is one factor that often dictates multiple structures.

What is the correct order of ascending elaboration of these methods of coordination?

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