Question 1

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: First, grouping people together who perform similar jobs increases their learning, as they can observe each other.Second, it encourages cooperation between people performing similar or closely related jobs.Third, it is easier for managers to monitor and control their performance when similar jobs are grouped together.Fourth, the specialization fostered by a functional structure makes it easier for the organization to scan specific segments of its task and general environments. Disadvantages: First, communication between managers in different functions is more difficult.Second, m functional areas may lose track of the organization's objectives as a whole.

Question 2

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

All of the following are characteristics of the job characteristics model except:

Accepted Answer

A) Skill variety 
B) Task significance 
C) Task variety 
D) Task identity 
E) Autonomy 
A) Skill variety 
B) Task significance 
C) Task variety 
D) Task identity 
E) Autonomy C

Question 4

is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) Motivating 
B) Leading 
C) Planning 
D) Organizing 
E) Controlling 
A) Motivating 
B) Leading 
C) Planning 
D) Organizing 
E) Controlling

Question 5

Job simplification involves adding responsibilities and tasks to existing jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When McDonald's Corporation made a basic decision as to how to divide the tasks of the jobs of "chefs" and "food servers" in its restaurants, this was an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Job reduction 
B) Job simplification 
C) Job enrichment 
D) Job enlargement 
E) Job design 
A) Job reduction 
B) Job simplification 
C) Job enrichment 
D) Job enlargement 
E) Job design

Question 7

A flat organization has only seven levels in the authority hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text, Nike formed a with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

Accepted Answer

A) joint venture 
B) boundaryless organization 
C) strategic alliance 
D) permanent venture 
E) B2B network structure 
A) joint venture 
B) boundaryless organization 
C) strategic alliance 
D) permanent venture 
E) B2B network structure

Question 9

A liaison role is a manager that has the responsibility to increase coordination and integration across departments or divisions to achieve performance gains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Leadership role 
B) Liaison role 
C) Coordinator role 
D) Integrating role 
E) Top management role 
A) Leadership role 
B) Liaison role 
C) Coordinator role 
D) Integrating role 
E) Top management role

Question 11

Decentralizing authority allows an organization and its employees to behave flexibly even as the organization grows and becomes taller.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Boundaryless organization 
B) Joint venture 
C) Permanent venture 
D) Strategic alliance 
E) B2B network structure 
A) Boundaryless organization 
B) Joint venture 
C) Permanent venture 
D) Strategic alliance 
E) B2B network structure

Question 13

As an organization grows and changes its strategy, all of the following can occur with a functional structure, except:

Accepted Answer

A) Functional managers become less effective because they perceive problems only from the narrow perspective of their department 
B) Communication between managers of different departments becomes difficult 
C) Efficiency is enhanced 
D) Functional managers can lose sight of organizational goals 
E) Coordination becomes difficult when managers are responsible for several different products 
A) Functional managers become less effective because they perceive problems only from the narrow perspective of their department 
B) Communication between managers of different departments becomes difficult 
C) Efficiency is enhanced 
D) Functional managers can lose sight of organizational goals 
E) Coordination becomes difficult when managers are responsible for several different products

Question 14

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and/or distributors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational design 
B) Organizational structure 
C) The span of control 
D) Organizational architecture 
E) All of these choices are incorrect. 
A) Organizational design 
B) Organizational structure 
C) The span of control 
D) Organizational architecture 
E) All of these choices are incorrect.

Question 16

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of "decentralization" in terms of organizational design.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: Decentralization can support

Question 17

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Market structure 
B) Product structure 
C) Geographic structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Divisional structure 
A) Market structure 
B) Product structure 
C) Geographic structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Divisional structure

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure.

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

All of the following are characteristics of the job characteristics model except:

is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Job simplification involves adding responsibilities and tasks to existing jobs.

When McDonald's Corporation made a basic decision as to how to divide the tasks of the jobs of "chefs" and "food servers" in its restaurants, this was an example of:

A flat organization has only seven levels in the authority hierarchy.

According to the text, Nike formed a with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

A liaison role is a manager that has the responsibility to increase coordination and integration across departments or divisions to achieve performance gains.

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

Decentralizing authority allows an organization and its employees to behave flexibly even as the organization grows and becomes taller.

A series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product is known as a:

As an organization grows and changes its strategy, all of the following can occur with a functional structure, except:

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and/or distributors.

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of "decentralization" in terms of organizational design.

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Communication and Information Technology It

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

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Exam 5: Managing Organizational Structure

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure.

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as organizational architecture.

All of the following are characteristics of the job characteristics model except:

is the process by which managers establish the structure of working relationships among employees to allow them to achieve organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

Job simplification involves adding responsibilities and tasks to existing jobs.

When McDonald's Corporation made a basic decision as to how to divide the tasks of the jobs of "chefs" and "food servers" in its restaurants, this was an example of:

A flat organization has only seven levels in the authority hierarchy.

According to the text, Nike formed a with suppliers of designs and manufacturers.

A liaison role is a manager that has the responsibility to increase coordination and integration across departments or divisions to achieve performance gains.

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

Decentralizing authority allows an organization and its employees to behave flexibly even as the organization grows and becomes taller.

A series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product is known as a:

As an organization grows and changes its strategy, all of the following can occur with a functional structure, except:

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers, manufacturers, and/or distributors.

The process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in a particular kind of organizational structure is known as:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of "decentralization" in terms of organizational design.

Matrix and product/project team structures provide managers with more flexibility than divisional structures.

Federal Express uses a geographic structure to serve its customers.

Organic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Communication and Information Technology It

Managing Human Resources

Managing Motivation

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters