Exam 5: Basic Organization Designs

A _________ span of control is associated with many levels of management, which gives rise to a _________ organizational structure.

Legitimate power is not based on a manager's expertise, technical skills or functional knowledge.

Application of Departmentalization John is aware that the structure of his organization must change in order to compete more effectively in today's global market. However, he is not sure which structure would work best for his company. His company is currently organized around an accounting, human resource, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing departments. However, there are other choices available. He has considered reorganizing around their primary products, which are frames, silk flowers, dried flowers, art supplies, craft supplies, and material. However, equally important are the differing clientele they serve, who are homemakers that do arts/crafts, interior decorators, large institutions, and professional consultants. Since the business is growing, they now have stores across the United States primarily in the Northwest, Midwest, South, and Southwest areas. Plus, his customers seldom shop for just one type of item. Frequently they purchase not only the flowers, but also the vases and other supplies that are needed in order to complete the arrangement, which means oftentimes shopping in most of the areas in the store. -The current structure that is being used is which of the following?

In a team- based structure, _________ make(s)the decisions that affect the team.

Those managers whose organizational function contributes directly to the achievement of organizational objectives have

How does strategy affect structure?

What is organizational culture?

Application of Departmentalization John is aware that the structure of his organization must change in order to compete more effectively in today's global market. However, he is not sure which structure would work best for his company. His company is currently organized around an accounting, human resource, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing departments. However, there are other choices available. He has considered reorganizing around their primary products, which are frames, silk flowers, dried flowers, art supplies, craft supplies, and material. However, equally important are the differing clientele they serve, who are homemakers that do arts/crafts, interior decorators, large institutions, and professional consultants. Since the business is growing, they now have stores across the United States primarily in the Northwest, Midwest, South, and Southwest areas. Plus, his customers seldom shop for just one type of item. Frequently they purchase not only the flowers, but also the vases and other supplies that are needed in order to complete the arrangement, which means oftentimes shopping in most of the areas in the store. -Which of the following structures would be used if the grouping of activities were centered on homemakers, interior decorators, institutions, and consultants?

The boundaryless organization has an increased interdependence with its environment.

Jerri could enhance her or build her power by capitalizing on _________.

It is possible to be low in the power hierarchy, but close to the _________ .

A customer- based organizational structure focuses all jobs, activities and functions around a single product or service produced by the company.

Authority is related to one's position and has nothing to do with the individual.

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of the functional, divisional and matrix types of organizational structures. When would you use one over the other?

A marketing organization that is structured by customer would break down its territory into northern, southern, eastern and western regions.

The culture of an organization is largely determined by

Organization design decisions are typically made by mid- level managers.

What type of power does a manager exercise when he or she offers pay raises, bonuses, special assignments, or incentives to subordinates?

Jeff Raleigh owns New World Enterprises. His organization is considered a learning organization because the leaders and employees have developed the capacity to continuously adapt and change; all members take an active role in identifying and resolving work- related issues.

In organizations, _________personnel provide expert advice and guidance to _________ personnel.