Question 1

All of the following accurately describe matrix structures,except?

Accepted Answer

A) It is useful when technology is rapidly changing 
B) It is useful when customer needs are rapidly changing 
C) It is useful in environments of uncertainty 
D) It is useful in environments of certainty 
E) It is useful because it is flexible 
A) It is useful when technology is rapidly changing 
B) It is useful when customer needs are rapidly changing 
C) It is useful in environments of uncertainty 
D) It is useful in environments of certainty 
E) It is useful because it is flexible

Question 2

Most entrepreneurial start-ups adopt a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An organizational structure in which each region of a country or area of the world is served by a self-contained division 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 4

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

Accepted Answer

A) The most efficient way to make the product or service 
B) Matching the firm's organizational environment,HR,technology,and strategy with its size and resources 
C) Following the principle of the minimum chain of command 
D) The degree of change in the organizational environment 
E) All of these criteria impact questions of designing an organizational structure. 
A) The most efficient way to make the product or service 
B) Matching the firm's organizational environment,HR,technology,and strategy with its size and resources 
C) Following the principle of the minimum chain of command 
D) The degree of change in the organizational environment 
E) All of these criteria impact questions of designing an organizational structure.

Question 5

A formal structure is more appropriate when the technology used is:

Accepted Answer

A) cutting edge 
B) routine 
C) complicated 
D) developed 
E) uncertain 
A) cutting edge 
B) routine 
C) complicated 
D) developed 
E) uncertain

Question 6

A differentiation strategy that focuses on increasing the value that customers perceive in an organization's goods and services succeeds best in which type of structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Flexible 
D) Stable 
E) Mechanistic 
A) Formal 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Flexible 
D) Stable 
E) Mechanistic

Question 7

Increasing the number of different tasks in each job by changing the division of labour is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) job simplification 
B) job enlargement 
C) job design 
D) job enrichment 
E) job reduction 
A) job simplification 
B) job enlargement 
C) job design 
D) job enrichment 
E) job reduction

Question 8

Business-to-business (B2B)networks arose because of organizations pushing for lower costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Job enrichment empowers employees by increasing their responsibilities and giving them more control over decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of an organic 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 11

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix structure 
B) Geographic structure 
C) Divisional structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Team structure 
A) Matrix structure 
B) Geographic structure 
C) Divisional structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Team structure

Question 13

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order to create an organizational structure,managers must make a decision about all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A) How to group tasks into jobs 
B) How to group jobs into functions and divisions 
C) How to coordinate jobs,functions,and divisions by allocating authority 
D) How to appraise employee performance 
E) Whether to pursue a formal or flexible structure 
A) How to group tasks into jobs 
B) How to group jobs into functions and divisions 
C) How to coordinate jobs,functions,and divisions by allocating authority 
D) How to appraise employee performance 
E) Whether to pursue a formal or flexible structure

Question 15

A teacher who sees the effect of his or her efforts in a well-educated and well-adjusted student enjoys high ____________ compared to a dishwasher who monotonously washes dishes as they come to the kitchen.

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety 
B) task identity 
C) task variety 
D) task significance 
E) autonomy 
A) skill variety 
B) task identity 
C) task variety 
D) task significance 
E) autonomy

Question 16

Which of the following characterizes the outcome of job design?

Accepted Answer

A) Job simplification 
B) Job enlargement 
C) A division of labour among employees 
D) Job enrichment 
E) Job reduction 
A) Job simplification 
B) Job enlargement 
C) A division of labour among employees 
D) Job enrichment 
E) Job reduction

Question 17

Integrating roles are most important in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations that following the simple structure of organizational architecture 
B) The fewer the members in the channel of distribution 
C) The more complex an organization and the greater the number of its divisions 
D) When transmitting information across organizational departments 
E) When splitting resources among departments 
A) Organizations that following the simple structure of organizational architecture 
B) The fewer the members in the channel of distribution 
C) The more complex an organization and the greater the number of its divisions 
D) When transmitting information across organizational departments 
E) When splitting resources among departments

Question 18

A market segment division structure is also called a matrix structure

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following organizations is most likely to use a mechanistic structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Google 
B) Apple 
C) McDonalds 
D) The University of Toronto 
E) The Royal Ontario Museum 
A) Google 
B) Apple 
C) McDonalds 
D) The University of Toronto 
E) The Royal Ontario Museum

Question 20

According to the text,Nike formed a ________ with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) B2B network structure 
B) boundaryless organization 
C) joint venture 
D) strategic alliance 
E) permanent venture 
A) B2B network structure 
B) boundaryless organization 
C) joint venture 
D) strategic alliance 
E) permanent venture

All of the following accurately describe matrix structures,except?

Most entrepreneurial start-ups adopt a functional structure.

An organizational structure in which each region of a country or area of the world is served by a self-contained division is known as a:

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

A formal structure is more appropriate when the technology used is:

A differentiation strategy that focuses on increasing the value that customers perceive in an organization's goods and services succeeds best in which type of structure?

Increasing the number of different tasks in each job by changing the division of labour is known as:

Business-to-business (B2B)networks arose because of organizations pushing for lower costs.

Job enrichment empowers employees by increasing their responsibilities and giving them more control over decision making.

Which of the following is true of an organic organizational structure?

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

In order to create an organizational structure,managers must make a decision about all of the following,except:

A teacher who sees the effect of his or her efforts in a well-educated and well-adjusted student enjoys high ____________ compared to a dishwasher who monotonously washes dishes as they come to the kitchen.

Which of the following characterizes the outcome of job design?

Integrating roles are most important in which of the following situations?

A market segment division structure is also called a matrix structure

Which of the following organizations is most likely to use a mechanistic structure?

According to the text,Nike formed a ________ with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

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

All of the following accurately describe matrix structures,except?

Most entrepreneurial start-ups adopt a functional structure.

An organizational structure in which each region of a country or area of the world is served by a self-contained division is known as a:

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

A formal structure is more appropriate when the technology used is:

A differentiation strategy that focuses on increasing the value that customers perceive in an organization's goods and services succeeds best in which type of structure?

Increasing the number of different tasks in each job by changing the division of labour is known as:

Business-to-business (B2B)networks arose because of organizations pushing for lower costs.

Job enrichment empowers employees by increasing their responsibilities and giving them more control over decision making.

Which of the following is true of an organic organizational structure?

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

In order to create an organizational structure,managers must make a decision about all of the following,except:

A teacher who sees the effect of his or her efforts in a well-educated and well-adjusted student enjoys high ____________ compared to a dishwasher who monotonously washes dishes as they come to the kitchen.

Which of the following characterizes the outcome of job design?

Integrating roles are most important in which of the following situations?

A market segment division structure is also called a matrix structure

Which of the following organizations is most likely to use a mechanistic structure?

According to the text,Nike formed a ________ with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

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