Question 1

Strategic decision making in a simple structure tends to be highly centralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Carlton Group Inc., a firm that manufactures ceramic and porcelain tiles, structures its organization into the following departments: marketing, production, human resources, finance, and customer service. Each employee is grouped into one these departments and each department is headed up by a manager. Carlton Group Inc. is most likely using a _____ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  boundaryless 
A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  boundaryless

Question 3

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Accepted Answer

Organizational charts show how firms' st

Question 4

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background and training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  multidivisional 
A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  multidivisional

Question 5

Vertical linkages are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidivisional 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  boundaryless 
A)  multidivisional 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  simple 
E)  boundaryless

Question 7

Describe output control.

Accepted Answer

Output control focuses on measurable res

Question 8

Matrix structures rely heavily on horizontal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Corporations involve the separation of ownership and management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced specialization. 
B)  Slow execution of strategic changes. 
C)  Increased costs. 
D)  Increased inefficiency. 
E)  Informal distribution of tasks. 
A)  Reduced specialization. 
B)  Slow execution of strategic changes. 
C)  Increased costs. 
D)  Increased inefficiency. 
E)  Informal distribution of tasks.

Question 11

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partnership 
B)  Sole proprietorship 
C)  Corporation 
D)  S corporation 
E)  Limited Liability Company 
A)  Partnership 
B)  Sole proprietorship 
C)  Corporation 
D)  S corporation 
E)  Limited Liability Company

Question 12

Horizontal linkages tie supervisors and subordinates together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A _____ structure can help develop new managers by putting a person without managerial experience in charge of a relatively small project as a test to see if the person has a talent for leading others.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidivisional 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  matrix 
E)  connected 
A)  multidivisional 
B)  functional 
C)  mosaic 
D)  matrix 
E)  connected

Question 14

Enchanted Toys Inc., an American toy manufacturing firm, splits up the process of creating a toy into a series of smaller tasks. Each task is performed by a group of people who are specialized in that task. In this example, Enchanted Toys Inc. uses which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Division of labor 
B)  Vertical linkages 
C)  Unity of command 
D)  Horizontal linkages 
E)  Decentralization 
A)  Division of labor 
B)  Vertical linkages 
C)  Unity of command 
D)  Horizontal linkages 
E)  Decentralization

Question 15

Three basic types of control systems are available to executives: input control, behavioral control, and tribe control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizations that use a _____ type of organizational structure tend to have very few rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  multidivisional 
D)  simple 
E)  bureaucratic 
A)  matrix 
B)  functional 
C)  multidivisional 
D)  simple 
E)  bureaucratic

Question 17

Which of the following best describes vertical linkages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They refer to the relationships between equals in an organization. 
B)  They tie supervisors and subordinates together. 
C)  They are often called committees, task forces, or teams. 
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 refer to the relationships between equals in an organization. 
B)  They tie supervisors and subordinates together. 
C)  They are often called committees, task forces, or teams. 
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 18

Which of the following is used by executives when mapping out the vertical linkages in an organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  A gang plank 
B)  Portfolio planning 
C)  The BCG matrix 
D)  The attractiveness-strength matrix 
E)  The unity of command principle 
A)  A gang plank 
B)  Portfolio planning 
C)  The BCG matrix 
D)  The attractiveness-strength matrix 
E)  The unity of command principle

Question 19

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

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 20

Which of the following organizational structures relies heavily on horizontal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  A multidivisional structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A mosaic structure 
D)  A matrix structure 
E)  A connected structure 
A)  A multidivisional structure 
B)  A functional structure 
C)  A mosaic structure 
D)  A matrix structure 
E)  A connected structure

Strategic decision making in a simple structure tends to be highly centralized.

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background and training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Vertical linkages are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

Describe output control.

Matrix structures rely heavily on horizontal relationships.

Corporations involve the separation of ownership and management.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a functional structure?

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Horizontal linkages tie supervisors and subordinates together.

A _____ structure can help develop new managers by putting a person without managerial experience in charge of a relatively small project as a test to see if the person has a talent for leading others.

Enchanted Toys Inc., an American toy manufacturing firm, splits up the process of creating a toy into a series of smaller tasks. Each task is performed by a group of people who are specialized in that task. In this example, Enchanted Toys Inc. uses which of the following processes?

Three basic types of control systems are available to executives: input control, behavioral control, and tribe control.

Organizations that use a _____ type of organizational structure tend to have very few rules and regulations.

Which of the following best describes vertical linkages?

Which of the following is used by executives when mapping out the vertical linkages in an organizational structure?

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Which of the following organizational structures relies heavily on horizontal relationships?

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

Strategic decision making in a simple structure tends to be highly centralized.

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background and training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Vertical linkages are often called committees, task forces, or teams.

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

Describe output control.

Matrix structures rely heavily on horizontal relationships.

Corporations involve the separation of ownership and management.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a functional structure?

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Horizontal linkages tie supervisors and subordinates together.

A _____ structure can help develop new managers by putting a person without managerial experience in charge of a relatively small project as a test to see if the person has a talent for leading others.

Enchanted Toys Inc., an American toy manufacturing firm, splits up the process of creating a toy into a series of smaller tasks. Each task is performed by a group of people who are specialized in that task. In this example, Enchanted Toys Inc. uses which of the following processes?

Three basic types of control systems are available to executives: input control, behavioral control, and tribe control.

Organizations that use a _____ type of organizational structure tend to have very few rules and regulations.

Which of the following best describes vertical linkages?

Which of the following is used by executives when mapping out the vertical linkages in an organizational structure?

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Which of the following organizational structures relies heavily on horizontal relationships?

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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