Question 1

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be _____,_____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

vested in organizational posit

Question 2

A manager was looking at the company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom.The manager is studying the organization's:

Accepted Answer

A)  degree of formalization. 
B)  amount of differentiation. 
C)  degree of centralization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  division of labour. 
A)  degree of formalization. 
B)  amount of differentiation. 
C)  degree of centralization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  division of labour.

Question 3

Organizational structure includes which of these

Accepted Answer

A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure. 
A)  The set of formal tasks assigned to individuals 
B)  The set of formal tasks assigned to departments 
C)  The design of systems to ensure effective coordination of employees across departments 
D)  Formal reporting relationships 
E)  All of these are part of organizational structure.

Question 4

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

Accepted Answer

The span of management,or span of contro

Question 5

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

Accepted Answer

(1)Greater change and uncertainty in the

Question 6

The right to advise,recommend and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Traditionally,a span of management of about _____ employees has been recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  7 
E)  20 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  15 
D)  7 
E)  20

Question 8

Which of the following happens as organizations grow

Accepted Answer

A)  Positions and departments are deleted. 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost. 
C)  Managers have to find new ways to link different departments. 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  Positions and departments are deleted. 
B)  Management layers are eliminated to save cost. 
C)  Managers have to find new ways to link different departments. 
D)  Top management becomes more autocratic. 
E)  None of these.

Question 9

Because the chain of command converges at the top,the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of hands-on control. 
B)  possibility of losing control over an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  lack of hands-on control. 
B)  possibility of losing control over an important part of the organization. 
C)  weakened employee loyalty. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  None of these.

Question 11

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product,which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ approach is when a manufacturing...

Question 12

The biggest advantage to a virtual network approach is _____ and _____ on a global scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility;competitiveness 
B)  lack of coordination;organization 
C)  communication;poor organization 
D)  communication;high cost 
E)  flexibility;lack of coordination 
A)  flexibility;competitiveness 
B)  lack of coordination;organization 
C)  communication;poor organization 
D)  communication;high cost 
E)  flexibility;lack of coordination

Question 13

In a company,communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.The company uses a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based 
A)  geographic 
B)  product 
C)  functional 
D)  matrix 
E)  team-based

Question 14

In the _____ structure,the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual network 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  geographic 
A)  virtual network 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  divisional 
E)  geographic

Question 15

In determining Marcus's span of management,he should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  do Marcus's personal preferences and style favour a larger or small span? 
E)  all of these. 
A)  is the work performed by subordinates stable and routine? 
B)  do subordinates perform similar tasks? 
C)  are rules and procedures defining task activities available? 
D)  do Marcus's personal preferences and style favour a larger or small span? 
E)  all of these.

Question 16

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs

Accepted Answer

A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure 
A)  Multitasking 
B)  Lines of authority 
C)  Work specialization 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Team structure

Question 17

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the _____ approach to structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  vertical functional 
C)  divisional 
D)  product 
E)  team-based 
A)  matrix 
B)  vertical functional 
C)  divisional 
D)  product 
E)  team-based

Question 18

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  diversification approach 
B)  team approach 
C)  virtual network approach 
D)  BCG approach 
E)  functional approach 
A)  diversification approach 
B)  team approach 
C)  virtual network approach 
D)  BCG approach 
E)  functional approach

Question 19

_____ refers to the fact that services are perishable and cannot be stored in inventory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Boundarylessness 
B)  Tangible output 
C)  Intangible output 
D)  Flexible operations 
E)  Centralization 
A)  Boundarylessness 
B)  Tangible output 
C)  Intangible output 
D)  Flexible operations 
E)  Centralization

Question 20

_____ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while _____ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ departments perform tasks that reflect the...

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ___,_ and ___.

A manager was looking at the company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom.The manager is studying the organization's:

Organizational structure includes which of these

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The right to advise,recommend and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Traditionally,a span of management of about _____ employees has been recommended.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow

Because the chain of command converges at the top,the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product,which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

The biggest advantage to a virtual network approach is _ and _ on a global scale.

In a company,communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.The company uses a _____ structure.

In the _____ structure,the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

In determining Marcus's span of management,he should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the _____ approach to structure.

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

_____ refers to the fact that services are perishable and cannot be stored in inventory.

___ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while _ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ___ departments.

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

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Exam 4: The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

The three characteristics of authority are that it must be _____,_____ and _____.

A manager was looking at the company's organization chart in an attempt to discover who reports to whom.The manager is studying the organization's:

Organizational structure includes which of these

Define span of management and explain if there is an ideal span of management.

Identify the three factors that typically influence centralization versus decentralization.

The right to advise,recommend and counsel in the staff specialists' area of expertise is included in staff authority.

Traditionally,a span of management of about _____ employees has been recommended.

Which of the following happens as organizations grow

Because the chain of command converges at the top,the functional structure provides a way to decentralize decision making and provide unified direction from all managers.

Disadvantages of the virtual network approach include:

The _____ approach is when a manufacturing company uses outside suppliers to provide large components of the product,which are then assembled into a final product by a few workers.

The biggest advantage to a virtual network approach is _____ and _____ on a global scale.

In a company,communication across departments is poor and decisions are backing up at the top of the organization.The company uses a _____ structure.

In the _____ structure,the organization is viewed as a central hub surrounded by a network of outside specialists which are sometimes spread all over the world.

In determining Marcus's span of management,he should consider all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following refers to the degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs

A formal chain of command for both functional and divisional relationships is provided by the _____ approach to structure.

The _____ is an organization structure that divides the major functions of the organization into separate companies and coordinates their activities from a small headquarters organization.

_____ refers to the fact that services are perishable and cannot be stored in inventory.

_____ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while _____ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

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

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The three characteristics of authority are that it must be ___,_ and ___.

The biggest advantage to a virtual network approach is _ and _ on a global scale.

___ departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission,while _ departments include all those that provide specialized skills in support of ___ departments.