Question 1

When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A) How to enlarge the jobs of first line managers 
B) How to determine the optimal span of control 
C) Whether the organization should be tall or flat 
D) What the minimum chain of command should be 
E) To what degree authority should be decentralized 
A) How to enlarge the jobs of first line managers 
B) How to determine the optimal span of control 
C) Whether the organization should be tall or flat 
D) What the minimum chain of command should be 
E) To what degree authority should be decentralized

Question 2

Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

Accepted Answer

Burns and Stalker proposed two ways to o

Question 3

When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Liaison role 
B) Leadership role 
C) Top management role 
D) Integrating role 
E) Coordinator role 
A) Liaison role 
B) Leadership role 
C) Top management role 
D) Integrating role 
E) Coordinator role

Question 9

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

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

Question 11

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

Accepted Answer

The first step in organizing is grouping

When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

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

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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

When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

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

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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