Question 1

McDonald's has made its organizational structure more organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________structures are designed to induce people to behave in predictable, accountable ways.

Accepted Answer

A) Organic 
B) Simple 
C) Decentralized 
D) Mechanistic 
A) Organic 
B) Simple 
C) Decentralized 
D) Mechanistic

Question 3

Mutual adjustment is the:

Accepted Answer

A) process of strictly following written rules. 
B) process of using judgment to address a problem. 
C) process of using the hierarchy of authority to integrate subunits. 
D) result of centralization. 
A) process of strictly following written rules. 
B) process of using judgment to address a problem. 
C) process of using the hierarchy of authority to integrate subunits. 
D) result of centralization.

Question 4

A large defense company has decided to open a nuclear plant as a subsidiary. What design characteristics should the structure of this plant have?

Accepted Answer

The organization will want employee beha

Question 5

Personnel is a ________function.

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance 
B) support 
C) managerial 
D) production 
A) maintenance 
B) support 
C) managerial 
D) production

Question 6

________is the process through which people use their judgment rather than standardized rules to address problems, guide decision- making, and promote coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) Formalization 
B) Standardization 
C) Mutual adjustment 
D) Centralization 
A) Formalization 
B) Standardization 
C) Mutual adjustment 
D) Centralization

Question 7

A large computer manufacturer makes complex products such as notebook computers and multimedia software. This company uses direct contact and the hierarchy of authority to coordinate and control activities. What design challenge does this organization face?

Accepted Answer

A) Balancing differentiation and integration 
B) Balancing centralization and decentralization 
C) Balancing standardization and mutual adjustment 
D) Coordinating the informal and formal organizations 
A) Balancing differentiation and integration 
B) Balancing centralization and decentralization 
C) Balancing standardization and mutual adjustment 
D) Coordinating the informal and formal organizations

Question 8

The two main subunits that develop in an organization are:

Accepted Answer

A) marketing and R&D. 
B) organizational roles and functions. 
C) horizontal differentiation and vertical differentiation. 
D) functions and divisions. 
A) marketing and R&D. 
B) organizational roles and functions. 
C) horizontal differentiation and vertical differentiation. 
D) functions and divisions.

Question 9

Employees are encouraged to use their judgment in making decisions in a mechanistic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for an organization that operates in a dynamic environment?

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiated 
B) Systematic 
C) Mechanistic 
D) Organic 
A) Differentiated 
B) Systematic 
C) Mechanistic 
D) Organic

Question 11

Determining the number of levels to have in the hierarchy is part of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) mutual adjustment 
B) horizontal differentiation 
C) vertical differentiation 
D) standardization 
A) mutual adjustment 
B) horizontal differentiation 
C) vertical differentiation 
D) standardization

Question 12

Lawrence and Lorsch studied the following three industries: plastics, food processing, and car manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a simple organization, differentiation is________  and the division of labor is________ .

Accepted Answer

A) low/high 
B) high/high 
C) high/low 
D) low/low 
A) low/high 
B) high/high 
C) high/low 
D) low/low

Question 14

An advantage of decentralization is that it:

Accepted Answer

A) allows top managers to keep the organization focused on organizational goals. 
B) may increase the motivation of managers. 
C) simplifies the coordination process. 
D) ensures predictable behavior. 
A) allows top managers to keep the organization focused on organizational goals. 
B) may increase the motivation of managers. 
C) simplifies the coordination process. 
D) ensures predictable behavior.

Question 15

________is the process by which an organization allocates people and resources to organizational tasks and establishes the task and authority relationships to reach goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiation 
B) Management 
C) Strategy 
D) Structure 
A) Differentiation 
B) Management 
C) Strategy 
D) Structure

Question 16

Status in an organic organization is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) the hierarchy of authority. 
B) the team to which a person is assigned. 
C) organizational structure. 
D) the ability to provide creative leadership. 
A) the hierarchy of authority. 
B) the team to which a person is assigned. 
C) organizational structure. 
D) the ability to provide creative leadership.

Question 17

A waiter sets up a meeting with his boss to see if he can meet with the cook and find out why the food keeps taking so long to cook. This integrating mechanism is called________ .

Accepted Answer

A) a liaison role 
B) hierarchy of authority 
C) direct contact 
D) task force 
A) a liaison role 
B) hierarchy of authority 
C) direct contact 
D) task force

Question 18

Integration is the way in which a company allocates people and resources to organizational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following findings were discovered by Lawrence and Lorsch?

Accepted Answer

A) Effective companies in stable environments were less formalized. 
B) All effective companies used complex integrating mechanisms. 
C) Organizations that operate in uncertain environments were more effective if they relied on standardization instead of mutual adjustment. 
D) Attitudinal differences between departments were greater in companies that operated in uncertain environments than in companies that operated in stable environments. 
A) Effective companies in stable environments were less formalized. 
B) All effective companies used complex integrating mechanisms. 
C) Organizations that operate in uncertain environments were more effective if they relied on standardization instead of mutual adjustment. 
D) Attitudinal differences between departments were greater in companies that operated in uncertain environments than in companies that operated in stable environments.

Question 20

Which is not a part of horizontal differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A) Division of labor 
B) Increased productivity 
C) Centralization 
D) Specialization 
A) Division of labor 
B) Increased productivity 
C) Centralization 
D) Specialization

McDonald's has made its organizational structure more organic.

________structures are designed to induce people to behave in predictable, accountable ways.

Mutual adjustment is the:

A large defense company has decided to open a nuclear plant as a subsidiary. What design characteristics should the structure of this plant have?

Personnel is a ________function.

________is the process through which people use their judgment rather than standardized rules to address problems, guide decision- making, and promote coordination.

A large computer manufacturer makes complex products such as notebook computers and multimedia software. This company uses direct contact and the hierarchy of authority to coordinate and control activities. What design challenge does this organization face?

The two main subunits that develop in an organization are:

Employees are encouraged to use their judgment in making decisions in a mechanistic structure.

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for an organization that operates in a dynamic environment?

Determining the number of levels to have in the hierarchy is part of ________.

Lawrence and Lorsch studied the following three industries: plastics, food processing, and car manufacturing.

In a simple organization, differentiation is and the division of labor is .

An advantage of decentralization is that it:

________is the process by which an organization allocates people and resources to organizational tasks and establishes the task and authority relationships to reach goals.

Status in an organic organization is determined by:

A waiter sets up a meeting with his boss to see if he can meet with the cook and find out why the food keeps taking so long to cook. This integrating mechanism is called________ .

Integration is the way in which a company allocates people and resources to organizational tasks.

Which of the following findings were discovered by Lawrence and Lorsch?

Which is not a part of horizontal differentiation?

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Stakeholders, Management, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 4: Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

McDonald's has made its organizational structure more organic.

________structures are designed to induce people to behave in predictable, accountable ways.

Mutual adjustment is the:

A large defense company has decided to open a nuclear plant as a subsidiary. What design characteristics should the structure of this plant have?

Personnel is a ________function.

________is the process through which people use their judgment rather than standardized rules to address problems, guide decision- making, and promote coordination.

A large computer manufacturer makes complex products such as notebook computers and multimedia software. This company uses direct contact and the hierarchy of authority to coordinate and control activities. What design challenge does this organization face?

The two main subunits that develop in an organization are:

Employees are encouraged to use their judgment in making decisions in a mechanistic structure.

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for an organization that operates in a dynamic environment?

Determining the number of levels to have in the hierarchy is part of ________.

Lawrence and Lorsch studied the following three industries: plastics, food processing, and car manufacturing.

In a simple organization, differentiation is________ and the division of labor is________ .

An advantage of decentralization is that it:

________is the process by which an organization allocates people and resources to organizational tasks and establishes the task and authority relationships to reach goals.

Status in an organic organization is determined by:

A waiter sets up a meeting with his boss to see if he can meet with the cook and find out why the food keeps taking so long to cook. This integrating mechanism is called________ .

Integration is the way in which a company allocates people and resources to organizational tasks.

Which of the following findings were discovered by Lawrence and Lorsch?

Which is not a part of horizontal differentiation?

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Stakeholders, Management, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

Types and Forms of Organizational Change

Organizational Transformations: Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making, Learning, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters

In a simple organization, differentiation is and the division of labor is .