Question 1

A company has seven research and development departments.This would suggest that the company has a:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure. 
B)  divisional structure. 
C)  wide span of control. 
D)  high degree of centralization. 
E)  matrix structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  divisional structure. 
C)  wide span of control. 
D)  high degree of centralization. 
E)  matrix structure.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ refers to a clearly defined...

Question 3

With a(n)_____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive 
A)  differentiation 
B)  integration 
C)  reengineering 
D)  cost leadership 
E)  defensive

Question 4

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labour 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Scalar chain 
D)  Esprit de corps 
E)  Virtual network approach 
A)  Division of labour 
B)  Unity of command 
C)  Scalar chain 
D)  Esprit de corps 
E)  Virtual network approach

Question 5

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  work specialization 
B)  decentralization 
C)  centralization 
D)  tight vertical control 
E)  division of labor 
A)  work specialization 
B)  decentralization 
C)  centralization 
D)  tight vertical control 
E)  division of labor

Question 6

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the process managers use to...

Question 7

Compared to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a _____ span of management and _____ hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  wide;fewer 
B)  narrow;fewer 
C)  narrow;wider 
D)  narrow;more 
E)  wide;more 
A)  wide;fewer 
B)  narrow;fewer 
C)  narrow;wider 
D)  narrow;more 
E)  wide;more

Question 8

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

Accepted Answer

Line departments perform tasks that refl

Question 9

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For companies to operate effectively,the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

Accepted Answer

(1)Work performed by subordinates is sta

Question 12

A(n)____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

Accepted Answer

A)  department manager 
B)  line manager 
C)  project manager 
D)  operative 
E)  moderating manager 
A)  department manager 
B)  line manager 
C)  project manager 
D)  operative 
E)  moderating manager

Question 13

A company produces high volumes of products using standardized production runs,but does very little product customization.The company uses which type of technology structure

Accepted Answer

A)  Service production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Large-batch production 
D)  Small-batch production 
E)  Continuous process production 
A)  Service production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Large-batch production 
D)  Small-batch production 
E)  Continuous process production

Question 14

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments. 
A)  economies of scale. 
B)  excellent coordination between functions. 
C)  in-depth skill specialization and development. 
D)  high quality technical problem solving. 
E)  career progress within functional departments.

Question 16

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the duty to perform the...

Question 18

In the divisional approach,coordination across divisions is great whereas coordination within divisions is often poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)_____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ structure is most appropriate when the...

Question 20

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ teams consist of employees from various...

A company has seven research and development departments.This would suggest that the company has a:

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

With a(n)_____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with _____.

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Compared to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a _ span of management and _ hierarchical levels.

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

For companies to operate effectively,the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

A(n)____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

A company produces high volumes of products using standardized production runs,but does very little product customization.The company uses which type of technology structure

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

In the divisional approach,coordination across divisions is great whereas coordination within divisions is often poor.

A(n)_____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

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

A company has seven research and development departments.This would suggest that the company has a:

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

With a(n)_____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

_____ is also referred to as work specialization.

Change and uncertainty in the environment are usually associated with _____.

_____ is the process managers use to transfer authority and responsibility to positions below them in the hierarchy.

Compared to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a _____ span of management and _____ hierarchical levels.

Briefly explain the concept of line and staff departments and authority.

Line departments perform tasks that reflect the organization's primary goal and mission.

For companies to operate effectively,the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

List the factors that are associated with less supervisor involvement and thus larger spans of control.

A(n)____ is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments.

A company produces high volumes of products using standardized production runs,but does very little product customization.The company uses which type of technology structure

The acceptance theory of authority argues that managers have authority because employees do not have a choice in choosing to accept their commands.

All of the following are advantages of a functional structure EXCEPT:

Reengineering is the outcome of information and cooperation.

_____ is the duty to perform the task or activity an employee has been assigned.

In the divisional approach,coordination across divisions is great whereas coordination within divisions is often poor.

A(n)_____ structure is most appropriate when the external environment is stable.

_____ teams consist of employees from various functional departments who are responsible to meet as a team and resolve mutual problems.

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

Compared to a flat organizational structure,a tall structure has a _ span of management and _ hierarchical levels.