Question 1

Strategy defines _____ to do (it)while organizing defines _____ to do (it).

Accepted Answer

A)  how;what 
B)  how;why 
C)  what;how 
D)  what;why 
E)  when;what 
A)  how;what 
B)  how;why 
C)  what;how 
D)  what;why 
E)  when;what C

Question 2

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

Choose three of the following -- duplication of resources across divisions,less technical depth and specialization in divisions,poor coordination across divisions,less top management control,competition for corporate resources.

Question 3

Project managers have authority over _____ but not over the _____ assigned to the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  people;the project 
B)  the project;employees 
C)  resources;the project 
D)  people;other resources 
E)  finances;products 
A)  people;the project 
B)  the project;employees 
C)  resources;the project 
D)  people;other resources 
E)  finances;products B

Question 4

_____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management 
A)  Scalar principle 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Division of labor 
E)  Span of management

Question 5

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed is called reengineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes the management position

Accepted Answer

A)  Department manager 
B)  Middle manager 
C)  First-level supervisor 
D)  Project manager 
E)  Chairman of the board 
A)  Department manager 
B)  Middle manager 
C)  First-level supervisor 
D)  Project manager 
E)  Chairman of the board

Question 9

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority

Accepted Answer

A)  It is vested in people,not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power. 
A)  It is vested in people,not positions. 
B)  Subordinates accept it. 
C)  It flows across the horizontal hierarchy. 
D)  It emerges from the organizational values. 
E)  Individuals are born with this power.

Question 11

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the number of employees...

Question 13

_____ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ means that decision authority is located...

Question 14

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the radical redesign of business...

Question 15

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _____ approach of structural design,departments...

Question 16

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability

Accepted Answer

A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure 
A)  Team based structure 
B)  Organic structure 
C)  Matrix structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Learning structure

Question 17

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A purely functional structure does NOT enable the organization to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a cost leader. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  flexible. 
D)  stable. 
E)  all of these.

Question 19

In _____ production,firms produce goods in batches of one product or few products,which are designed to customer specification.

Accepted Answer

A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous-process 
D)  small-batch 
E)  mass 
A)  service 
B)  customer-induced 
C)  continuous-process 
D)  small-batch 
E)  mass

Question 20

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategy defines _ to do (it)while organizing defines _ to do (it).

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Project managers have authority over _ but not over the _ assigned to the project.

_____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed is called reengineering.

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

A manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes the management position

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

_____ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed.

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

A purely functional structure does NOT enable the organization to be:

In _____ production,firms produce goods in batches of one product or few products,which are designed to customer specification.

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Filters

Exam 4: The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Strategy defines _____ to do (it)while organizing defines _____ to do (it).

List three disadvantages of the divisional structure.

Project managers have authority over _____ but not over the _____ assigned to the project.

_____ refers to a clearly defined line of authority in the organization that includes all employees.

The radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed is called reengineering.

Most organizations today discourage managers to delegate authority to the lower levels given the challenges to meet customer needs and adapt to the environment.

The distinctive feature of the project manager position is that the person is not a member of one of the departments begin coordinated.

A manager is responsible for coordinating the efforts of several different departments.Which of the following titles best describes the management position

Many hierarchical levels and a correspondingly narrow span of management refers to a flat structure.

Which of the following characteristics distinguishes authority

A organizational map is a visual representation of an organization's structure,showing communication and lines of power.

The _____ is the number of employees reporting to a supervisor.

_____ means that decision authority is located near the top of the organization.

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service and speed.

In the _____ approach of structural design,departments are independent,contracting services to the central hub for a profit.

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability

One major disadvantage of the virtual network approach is the lack of hands-on control.

A purely functional structure does NOT enable the organization to be:

In _____ production,firms produce goods in batches of one product or few products,which are designed to customer specification.

The duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned is called accountability.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Filters

Strategy defines _ to do (it)while organizing defines _ to do (it).

Project managers have authority over _ but not over the _ assigned to the project.