Question 1

A purely functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these 
A)  innovation. 
B)  differentiation. 
C)  internal efficiency goals. 
D)  flexibility. 
E)  all of these

Question 2

The modular approach is similar to virtual networking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The _____ is either the product manager or functional manager and is responsible for only one side of the matrix.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix manager 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-time employee 
A)  matrix manager 
B)  production supervisor 
C)  department boss 
D)  top leader 
E)  two-time employee

Question 5

An employee works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor.In addition,the organizational units perceive themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources.These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures

Accepted Answer

A)  A matrix structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A divisional structure 
D)  A team-based structure 
E)  A virtual network structure 
A)  A matrix structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A divisional structure 
D)  A team-based structure 
E)  A virtual network structure

Question 6

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart 
A)  management chart 
B)  employee directory 
C)  structural table 
D)  administrative chart 
E)  organizational chart

Question 8

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is a recent trend in organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure 
A)  Greater work specialization 
B)  Less delegation 
C)  Wider spans of management 
D)  Narrower spans of management 
E)  Tall structure

Question 10

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions,issue orders and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the formal and legitimate right...

Question 11

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments

Accepted Answer

A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  Temporary committee 
E)  Ad hoc committee 
A)  Reengineering 
B)  Layoffs 
C)  Downsizing 
D)  Temporary committee 
E)  Ad hoc committee

Question 13

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define task forces and project management.

Accepted Answer

A task force is a temporary team or comm

Question 16

The horizontal structure provides traditional control within functional departments,and the vertical structure provides coordination across departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate responsibilities EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate entire tasks. 
B)  select the right employees. 
C)  do not provide instructions until the project has been completed. 
D)  evaluate and reward performance. 
E)  provide clear-cut instructions. 
A)  delegate entire tasks. 
B)  select the right employees. 
C)  do not provide instructions until the project has been completed. 
D)  evaluate and reward performance. 
E)  provide clear-cut instructions.

Question 19

William has seven levels of management between himself and the company's CEO.In contrast,his friend at another company Marie has four levels of management between her and the company CEO.By comparison,William's company has what type of organizational structure

Accepted Answer

A)  Narrow 
B)  Wide 
C)  Flat 
D)  Tall 
E)  Identical 
A)  Narrow 
B)  Wide 
C)  Flat 
D)  Tall 
E)  Identical

Question 20

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is...

A purely functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

The modular approach is similar to virtual networking.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

The _____ is either the product manager or functional manager and is responsible for only one side of the matrix.

An employee works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor.In addition,the organizational units perceive themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources.These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

The _____ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

_____ is a recent trend in organizational structure.

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions,issue orders and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Define task forces and project management.

The horizontal structure provides traditional control within functional departments,and the vertical structure provides coordination across departments.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

All of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate responsibilities EXCEPT:

William has seven levels of management between himself and the company's CEO.In contrast,his friend at another company Marie has four levels of management between her and the company CEO.By comparison,William's company has what type of organizational structure

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

Introduction to Management

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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

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Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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Exam 4: The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

A purely functional structure is most appropriate for achieving:

The modular approach is similar to virtual networking.

The number of employees reporting to a supervisor is his or her span of management.

The _____ is either the product manager or functional manager and is responsible for only one side of the matrix.

An employee works in an organization where coordination across organizational units is poor.In addition,the organizational units perceive themselves to be in competition with one another for organizational resources.These characteristics are consistent with which of the following structures

The pure functional structure is appropriate for achieving internal efficiency goals.

The _____ delineates the chain of command,indicates departmental tasks and how they fit together,and provides order and logic for the organization.

A tall structure is a management structure characterized by an overall narrow span of management and a relatively large number of hierarchical levels.

_____ is a recent trend in organizational structure.

_____ is the formal and legitimate right of a manager to make decisions,issue orders and allocate resources to achieve organizationally desired outcomes.

The principle of unity of command suggests that managers within an organization should reach agreement on the goals and objectives of the organization.

Which of the following leads to strong coordination across functional areas and greater flexibility in responding to changes in the environments

Aspects of both functional and divisional structures simultaneously in the same part of the organization are combined in the virtual network approach.

The deployment of organizational resources to achieve strategic goals refers to organizing.

Define task forces and project management.

The horizontal structure provides traditional control within functional departments,and the vertical structure provides coordination across departments.

The overseer of both the product and functional chains of command,responsible for the entire matrix is the matrix boss.

All of the following are effective ways for a manager to delegate responsibilities EXCEPT:

William has seven levels of management between himself and the company's CEO.In contrast,his friend at another company Marie has four levels of management between her and the company CEO.By comparison,William's company has what type of organizational structure

An alternative for assigning divisional responsibility is to group company activities by _____.

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