Question 1

There are four forms of divisional structures-product,market,geographic,and national.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of mechanistic organizational structures?

Accepted Answer

A) They have decentralized authority 
B) They have high cross-departmental cooperation 
C) They have horizontal communication flows 
D) They are appropriate in stable environments 
E) They are appropriate in dynamic environments 
A) They have decentralized authority 
B) They have high cross-departmental cooperation 
C) They have horizontal communication flows 
D) They are appropriate in stable environments 
E) They are appropriate in dynamic environments D

Question 3

In a matrix structure,managers group people and resources by function and by product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mechanistic organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A) They have centralized authority 
B) They are appropriate in dynamic environments 
C) They have vertical communication flows 
D) They have strict rules and procedures 
E) They are hierarchical 
A) They have centralized authority 
B) They are appropriate in dynamic environments 
C) They have vertical communication flows 
D) They have strict rules and procedures 
E) They are hierarchical

Question 5

Authority is centralized in a mechanistic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is defined as the degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter?

Accepted Answer

A) Task significance 
B) Task variety 
C) Task analyzability 
D) Task scrutiny 
E) Task sustainability 
A) Task significance 
B) Task variety 
C) Task analyzability 
D) Task scrutiny 
E) Task sustainability

Question 7

A boundaryless organization is also referred to as a virtual organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A divisional structure is an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) product structure 
B) geographic structure 
C) divisional structure 
D) functional structure 
E) market structure 
A) product structure 
B) geographic structure 
C) divisional structure 
D) functional structure 
E) market structure

Question 10

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a specific kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The extent to which actually doing a job provides a worker with clear and direct information about how well he or she has performed the job is known as autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Home and gift store,Pier 1 Imports,uses a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over his or her job is known as job enlargement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The number of subordinates who report directly to a manager is known as span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Product structures are self-contained separate divisions organized based on one type of good or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of excessive decentralization?

Accepted Answer

A) It leads to slow and distorted communication 
B) Managers no longer make decisions 
C) Divisions and functions may begin to pursue their own goals at the expense of organizational goals 
D) Employees are better able to recognize and respond to customer needs 
E) It leads to groupthink. 
A) It leads to slow and distorted communication 
B) Managers no longer make decisions 
C) Divisions and functions may begin to pursue their own goals at the expense of organizational goals 
D) Employees are better able to recognize and respond to customer needs 
E) It leads to groupthink.

Question 17

A product structure requires that corporate managers supervise each division's day-to-day operations directly; this prevents corporate managers from creating the best corporate-level strategy possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Leading 
C) Controlling 
D) Motivating 
E) Organizing 
A) Planning 
B) Leading 
C) Controlling 
D) Motivating 
E) Organizing

Question 20

An organizational structure in which employees are permanently assigned to a team and report only to the product manager or to one of his or her subordinates is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional team 
B) homogenous structure 
C) product/project team structure 
D) market team structure 
E) B2B network structures 
A) cross-functional team 
B) homogenous structure 
C) product/project team structure 
D) market team structure 
E) B2B network structures

There are four forms of divisional structures-product,market,geographic,and national.

Which of the following is true of mechanistic organizational structures?

In a matrix structure,managers group people and resources by function and by product.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mechanistic organizational structure?

Authority is centralized in a mechanistic structure.

Which of the following is defined as the degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter?

A boundaryless organization is also referred to as a virtual organization.

A divisional structure is an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a specific kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

The extent to which actually doing a job provides a worker with clear and direct information about how well he or she has performed the job is known as autonomy.

Home and gift store,Pier 1 Imports,uses a functional structure.

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over his or her job is known as job enlargement.

The number of subordinates who report directly to a manager is known as span of control.

Product structures are self-contained separate divisions organized based on one type of good or service.

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of excessive decentralization?

A product structure requires that corporate managers supervise each division's day-to-day operations directly; this prevents corporate managers from creating the best corporate-level strategy possible.

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

________ is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

An organizational structure in which employees are permanently assigned to a team and report only to the product manager or to one of his or her subordinates is known as a:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 5: Managing Organizational Structure

There are four forms of divisional structures-product,market,geographic,and national.

Which of the following is true of mechanistic organizational structures?

In a matrix structure,managers group people and resources by function and by product.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mechanistic organizational structure?

Authority is centralized in a mechanistic structure.

Which of the following is defined as the degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter?

A boundaryless organization is also referred to as a virtual organization.

A divisional structure is an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a specific kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

The extent to which actually doing a job provides a worker with clear and direct information about how well he or she has performed the job is known as autonomy.

Home and gift store,Pier 1 Imports,uses a functional structure.

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over his or her job is known as job enlargement.

The number of subordinates who report directly to a manager is known as span of control.

Product structures are self-contained separate divisions organized based on one type of good or service.

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of excessive decentralization?

A product structure requires that corporate managers supervise each division's day-to-day operations directly; this prevents corporate managers from creating the best corporate-level strategy possible.

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

________ is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

An organizational structure in which employees are permanently assigned to a team and report only to the product manager or to one of his or her subordinates is known as a:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters