Question 1

Which of the following integrating mechanisms is/are independent of the subunits or divisions being integrated?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams 
B) Liaison roles 
C) Integrating roles 
D) Task forces 
A) Teams 
B) Liaison roles 
C) Integrating roles 
D) Task forces

Question 2

When an organization has a high level of formalization, it will generally:

Accepted Answer

A) promote innovation and flexibility. 
B) decentralize decision- making authority. 
C) centralize decision- making authority. 
D) encourage mutual adjustment. 
A) promote innovation and flexibility. 
B) decentralize decision- making authority. 
C) centralize decision- making authority. 
D) encourage mutual adjustment.

Question 3

A _________ is a subunit composed of a group of people, working together, who possess similar skills or use the same kind of knowledge, tools, or techniques to perform their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) norm 
B) function 
C) role 
D) hierarchy 
A) norm 
B) function 
C) role 
D) hierarchy

Question 4

One manager has responsibility for coordinating the Diaper and Baby Soap divisions to enhance marketing activities. Which of the following integrating mechanisms is being used in this example?

Accepted Answer

A) Direct contact 
B) Integrating role 
C) Liaison role 
D) Hierarchy of authority 
A) Direct contact 
B) Integrating role 
C) Liaison role 
D) Hierarchy of authority

Question 5

An important implication of high differentiation in an organization is that:

Accepted Answer

A) coordination between departments will be difficult. 
B) controlling the environment will be difficult. 
C) the hierarchy of authority will be the most important integrating mechanism. 
D) the organization will be more organic. 
A) coordination between departments will be difficult. 
B) controlling the environment will be difficult. 
C) the hierarchy of authority will be the most important integrating mechanism. 
D) the organization will be more organic.

Question 6

If a company desires predictable behavior, it should _________ authority and adopt a(n)________structure.

Accepted Answer

A) centralize/mechanistic 
B) centralize/organic 
C) decentralize/mechanistic 
D) decentralize/organic 
A) centralize/mechanistic 
B) centralize/organic 
C) decentralize/mechanistic 
D) decentralize/organic

Question 7

In a simple organization, differentiation is low because division of labor is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Norms are:

Accepted Answer

A) easier to change than rules. 
B) formal written statements that control behavior. 
C) used only at lower levels in the organization. 
D) often established by the informal organization. 
A) easier to change than rules. 
B) formal written statements that control behavior. 
C) used only at lower levels in the organization. 
D) often established by the informal organization.

Question 9

A ________is a classification of people according to authority and rank.

Accepted Answer

A) norm 
B) hierarchy 
C) team 
D) role 
A) norm 
B) hierarchy 
C) team 
D) role

Question 10

The primary difference between a task force and a team is that a task force is designed to be temporary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One disadvantage of decentralization is that:

Accepted Answer

A) it may be hard to coordinate activities. 
B) top managers may neglect strategic decision- making. 
C) the decision- making process is inflexible. 
D) it may be hard to motivate managers. 
A) it may be hard to coordinate activities. 
B) top managers may neglect strategic decision- making. 
C) the decision- making process is inflexible. 
D) it may be hard to motivate managers.

Question 12

Subunit orientation is the tendency to view one's role in the organization strictly from the perspective of one's own subunit, or department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following integrating mechanisms is/are independent of the subunits or divisions being integrated?

When an organization has a high level of formalization, it will generally:

A _________ is a subunit composed of a group of people, working together, who possess similar skills or use the same kind of knowledge, tools, or techniques to perform their jobs.

One manager has responsibility for coordinating the Diaper and Baby Soap divisions to enhance marketing activities. Which of the following integrating mechanisms is being used in this example?

An important implication of high differentiation in an organization is that:

If a company desires predictable behavior, it should _ authority and adopt a(n)structure.

In a simple organization, differentiation is low because division of labor is low.

Norms are:

A ________is a classification of people according to authority and rank.

The primary difference between a task force and a team is that a task force is designed to be temporary.

One disadvantage of decentralization is that:

Subunit orientation is the tendency to view one's role in the organization strictly from the perspective of one's own subunit, or department.

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

Which of the following integrating mechanisms is/are independent of the subunits or divisions being integrated?

When an organization has a high level of formalization, it will generally:

A _________ is a subunit composed of a group of people, working together, who possess similar skills or use the same kind of knowledge, tools, or techniques to perform their jobs.

One manager has responsibility for coordinating the Diaper and Baby Soap divisions to enhance marketing activities. Which of the following integrating mechanisms is being used in this example?

An important implication of high differentiation in an organization is that:

If a company desires predictable behavior, it should _________ authority and adopt a(n)________structure.

In a simple organization, differentiation is low because division of labor is low.

Norms are:

A ________is a classification of people according to authority and rank.

The primary difference between a task force and a team is that a task force is designed to be temporary.

One disadvantage of decentralization is that:

Subunit orientation is the tendency to view one's role in the organization strictly from the perspective of one's own subunit, or department.

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

If a company desires predictable behavior, it should _ authority and adopt a(n)structure.