Question 1

The nature of an organization's human resources is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Divisional structure 
B) Team structure 
C) Geographic structure 
D) Matrix structure 
E) Functional structure 
A) Divisional structure 
B) Team structure 
C) Geographic structure 
D) Matrix structure 
E) Functional structure

Question 3

Organizational design is the process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in the construction of a particular organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing using a product structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Frees up corporate managers from the need to supervise the daily activities of the division 
B) Increases customer responsiveness by divisional managers 
C) Allows corporate managers to choose corporate level strategies 
D) Helps managers choose business level strategies to differentiate their products 
E) Allows functional managers to become familiar with a wide variety of products 
A) Frees up corporate managers from the need to supervise the daily activities of the division 
B) Increases customer responsiveness by divisional managers 
C) Allows corporate managers to choose corporate level strategies 
D) Helps managers choose business level strategies to differentiate their products 
E) Allows functional managers to become familiar with a wide variety of products

Question 5

Strategic alliances and B2B network structures are two recent innovations in organizational design.What advantages do they bring to the organization? Describe how changes in information technology have impacted their growing popularity.

Accepted Answer

Strategic Alliances and B2B network stru

Question 6

The nature of an organization's environment is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A group of individuals from different departments brought together to perform organizational tasks is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A) Hybrid structure 
B) Market team structure 
C) Product/project team structure 
D) B2B network structures 
E) Cross-functional team 
A) Hybrid structure 
B) Market team structure 
C) Product/project team structure 
D) B2B network structures 
E) Cross-functional team

Question 8

Organizing is the process of establishing the structure of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure of organizational design.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: A matrix structure is the mo

Question 10

The result of the job design process is a division of labour among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates and motivates organizational members so that they work to achieve organizational goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

A craftsworker who takes a piece of wood and transforms it into a custom-made desk has higher than does a worker who performs only one of the numerous operations required to assemble a flat-screen TV.

Accepted Answer

A) task identity 
B) task variety 
C) autonomy 
D) task significance 
E) skill variety 
A) task identity 
B) task variety 
C) autonomy 
D) task significance 
E) skill variety

Question 13

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

Accepted Answer

A) Following the principle of the minimum chain of command 
B) The most efficient way to make the product or service 
C) Matching the firm's organizational environment, HR, technology, and strategy with its size and resources 
D) The degree of change in the organizational environment 
E) All of these criteria impact questions of designing an organizational structure. 
A) Following the principle of the minimum chain of command 
B) The most efficient way to make the product or service 
C) Matching the firm's organizational environment, HR, technology, and strategy with its size and resources 
D) The degree of change in the organizational environment 
E) All of these criteria impact questions of designing an organizational structure.

Question 14

Pier 1 Imports uses a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the job characteristics model by Hackman and Oldham, every job has 3 core characteristics that affect employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Highly skilled human resources are better suited to work in _______________ organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) flexible 
B) stable 
C) mechanistic 
D) hierarchical 
E) formal 
A) flexible 
B) stable 
C) mechanistic 
D) hierarchical 
E) formal

Question 18

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of grouping functions into "divisions" that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific product lines.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: First, it allows managers an

Question 19

Identify the elements managers have to consider in designing organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

Managers design organizational structure

Question 20

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

Accepted Answer

The first step in organizing is grouping

The nature of an organization's human resources is an important determinant of its overall structure.

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Organizational design is the process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in the construction of a particular organizational structure.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing using a product structure?

Strategic alliances and B2B network structures are two recent innovations in organizational design.What advantages do they bring to the organization? Describe how changes in information technology have impacted their growing popularity.

The nature of an organization's environment is an important determinant of its overall structure.

A group of individuals from different departments brought together to perform organizational tasks is known as a:

Organizing is the process of establishing the structure of the organization.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure of organizational design.

The result of the job design process is a division of labour among employees.

A formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates and motivates organizational members so that they work to achieve organizational goals is known as:

A craftsworker who takes a piece of wood and transforms it into a custom-made desk has higher than does a worker who performs only one of the numerous operations required to assemble a flat-screen TV.

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

Pier 1 Imports uses a functional structure.

According to the job characteristics model by Hackman and Oldham, every job has 3 core characteristics that affect employee motivation.

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

Highly skilled human resources are better suited to work in _______________ organizational structures.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of grouping functions into "divisions" that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific product lines.

Identify the elements managers have to consider in designing organizational structures.

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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

The nature of an organization's human resources is an important determinant of its overall structure.

An organizational structure composed of separate business units within which are the functions that together produce a specific product for a specific customer is known as a:

Organizational design is the process by which managers make specific organizing choices that result in the construction of a particular organizational structure.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of organizing using a product structure?

Strategic alliances and B2B network structures are two recent innovations in organizational design.What advantages do they bring to the organization? Describe how changes in information technology have impacted their growing popularity.

The nature of an organization's environment is an important determinant of its overall structure.

A group of individuals from different departments brought together to perform organizational tasks is known as a:

Organizing is the process of establishing the structure of the organization.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure of organizational design.

The result of the job design process is a division of labour among employees.

A formal system of task and reporting relationships that coordinates and motivates organizational members so that they work to achieve organizational goals is known as:

A craftsworker who takes a piece of wood and transforms it into a custom-made desk has higher than does a worker who performs only one of the numerous operations required to assemble a flat-screen TV.

The criteria on which to answer design questions include:

Pier 1 Imports uses a functional structure.

According to the job characteristics model by Hackman and Oldham, every job has 3 core characteristics that affect employee motivation.

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

Highly skilled human resources are better suited to work in _______________ organizational structures.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of grouping functions into "divisions" that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific product lines.

Identify the elements managers have to consider in designing organizational structures.

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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