Question 1

Describe behavioral control. How does it differ from output control?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral control focuses on controllin

Question 2

A quality circle is a formal group of employees that meets regularly to brainstorm solutions to organizational problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _____ principle states that each person should only report directly to one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  gang plank 
B)  bricolage 
C)  informal linkage 
D)  division of labor 
E)  unity of command 
A)  gang plank 
B)  bricolage 
C)  informal linkage 
D)  division of labor 
E)  unity of command

Question 4

Describe a limited liability company.

Accepted Answer

A limited liability company (LLC) is a f

Question 5

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Multidivisional 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Multidivisional 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 6

________was central to Henry Ford's development of assembly lines in his automobile factory. Ford noted, "Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Vertical linkages 
C)  Horizontal linkages 
D)  Informal linkages 
E)  Hierarchy of authority 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Vertical linkages 
C)  Horizontal linkages 
D)  Informal linkages 
E)  Hierarchy of authority

Question 7

_____ allow executives to track how well the organization is performing, identify areas of concern, and then take action to address the concerns.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational charts 
B)  Management by objectives 
C)  Pareto analyses 
D)  Concentration strategies 
E)  Organizational control systems 
A)  Organizational charts 
B)  Management by objectives 
C)  Pareto analyses 
D)  Concentration strategies 
E)  Organizational control systems

Question 8

Paul Kelly is the store manager at the Fresh Produce Grocery Store, in Cincinnati. He has a close friendship with Matthew, who works as a cashier at the store, with whom he shares an interest in comic books and graphic novels. This is an example of which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal linkages 
B)  Lateral linkages 
C)  Informal linkages 
D)  Vertical divisions 
E)  Lateral divisions 
A)  Horizontal linkages 
B)  Lateral linkages 
C)  Informal linkages 
D)  Vertical divisions 
E)  Lateral divisions

Question 9

Which of the following is true about horizontal linkages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization. 
B)  They show the lines of responsibility through which a supervisor delegates authority to subordinates. 
C)  They tie supervisors and subordinates together. 
D)  They do not appear in organizational charts but can have a significant influence on how firms operate. 
E)  They refer to unofficial relationships, such as personal friendships, rivalries, and politics. 
A)  They are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization. 
B)  They show the lines of responsibility through which a supervisor delegates authority to subordinates. 
C)  They tie supervisors and subordinates together. 
D)  They do not appear in organizational charts but can have a significant influence on how firms operate. 
E)  They refer to unofficial relationships, such as personal friendships, rivalries, and politics.

Question 10

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe clan control.

Accepted Answer

Clan control is an informal type of cont

Question 12

_____ are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal linkages 
B)  Lateral linkages 
C)  Informal linkages 
D)  Vertical divisions 
E)  Lateral divisions 
A)  Horizontal linkages 
B)  Lateral linkages 
C)  Informal linkages 
D)  Vertical divisions 
E)  Lateral divisions

Question 13

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth trajectory 
B)  consumer profile 
C)  product life-cycle 
D)  competitive strategy 
E)  organizational structure 
A)  growth trajectory 
B)  consumer profile 
C)  product life-cycle 
D)  competitive strategy 
E)  organizational structure

Question 14

Multidivisional structures tend to be more costly to operate than functional structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A big advantage of a functional structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements represents a challenge associated with matrix structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each employee is assigned one direct boss. 
B)  Creates opportunities for unsavory employees to avoid responsibility. 
C)  Create cross-functional teams that each work on different projects. 
D)  Organizations have a difficult time developing new managers. 
E)  Communication across functional lines is difficult and confusing. 
A)  Each employee is assigned one direct boss. 
B)  Creates opportunities for unsavory employees to avoid responsibility. 
C)  Create cross-functional teams that each work on different projects. 
D)  Organizations have a difficult time developing new managers. 
E)  Communication across functional lines is difficult and confusing.

Question 17

Describe the simple organizational structure. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of a simple organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

In a simple type of structure, an organi

Question 18

A functional structure works best for organizations that offer a wide variety of products lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MBO is a process wherein managers and employees work together to create goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A functional structure differs from a simple structure in that a functional structure:

Accepted Answer

A)  does not require an organizational chart. 
B)  relies on a formal system of division of labor. 
C)  promotes informal distribution of tasks amongst employees. 
D)  tends to have very few rules and regulations. 
E)  tends to use an informal process of evaluating and rewarding employee performance. 
A)  does not require an organizational chart. 
B)  relies on a formal system of division of labor. 
C)  promotes informal distribution of tasks amongst employees. 
D)  tends to have very few rules and regulations. 
E)  tends to use an informal process of evaluating and rewarding employee performance.

Describe behavioral control. How does it differ from output control?

A quality circle is a formal group of employees that meets regularly to brainstorm solutions to organizational problems.

The _____ principle states that each person should only report directly to one supervisor.

Describe a limited liability company.

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

________was central to Henry Ford's development of assembly lines in his automobile factory. Ford noted, "Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

_____ allow executives to track how well the organization is performing, identify areas of concern, and then take action to address the concerns.

Paul Kelly is the store manager at the Fresh Produce Grocery Store, in Cincinnati. He has a close friendship with Matthew, who works as a cashier at the store, with whom he shares an interest in comic books and graphic novels. This is an example of which of the following structures?

Which of the following is true about horizontal linkages?

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Describe clan control.

_____ are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

Multidivisional structures tend to be more costly to operate than functional structures.

A big advantage of a functional structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

Which of the following statements represents a challenge associated with matrix structures?

Describe the simple organizational structure. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of a simple organizational structure?

A functional structure works best for organizations that offer a wide variety of products lines.

MBO is a process wherein managers and employees work together to create goals.

A functional structure differs from a simple structure in that a functional structure:

Mastering Strategy: Art and Science

Leading Strategically

Evaluating the External Environment

Managing Company Resources

Selecting Business-Level Strategies

Supporting the Business-Level Strategy: Competitive and Cooperative Moves

Competing in International Markets

Selecting Corporate-Level Strategies

Leading an Ethical Organization: Corporate Governance, Corporate Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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Exam 9: Executing Strategy Through Organizational Design

Describe behavioral control. How does it differ from output control?

A quality circle is a formal group of employees that meets regularly to brainstorm solutions to organizational problems.

The _____ principle states that each person should only report directly to one supervisor.

Describe a limited liability company.

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

________was central to Henry Ford's development of assembly lines in his automobile factory. Ford noted, "Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs."

_____ allow executives to track how well the organization is performing, identify areas of concern, and then take action to address the concerns.

Paul Kelly is the store manager at the Fresh Produce Grocery Store, in Cincinnati. He has a close friendship with Matthew, who works as a cashier at the store, with whom he shares an interest in comic books and graphic novels. This is an example of which of the following structures?

Which of the following is true about horizontal linkages?

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Describe clan control.

_____ are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

Multidivisional structures tend to be more costly to operate than functional structures.

A big advantage of a functional structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

Which of the following statements represents a challenge associated with matrix structures?

Describe the simple organizational structure. What are the key advantages and disadvantages of a simple organizational structure?

A functional structure works best for organizations that offer a wide variety of products lines.

MBO is a process wherein managers and employees work together to create goals.

A functional structure differs from a simple structure in that a functional structure:

Mastering Strategy: Art and Science

Leading Strategically

Evaluating the External Environment

Managing Company Resources

Selecting Business-Level Strategies

Supporting the Business-Level Strategy: Competitive and Cooperative Moves

Competing in International Markets

Selecting Corporate-Level Strategies

Leading an Ethical Organization: Corporate Governance, Corporate Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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