Question 1

A(n)________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) innovation 
B) cost-minimization 
C) imitation 
D) organic 
E) mechanistic 
A) innovation 
B) cost-minimization 
C) imitation 
D) organic 
E) mechanistic

Question 2

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Accepted Answer

A) On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B) To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C) To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
D) How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
E) To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
A) On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B) To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C) To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
D) How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
E) To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?

Question 3

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

Accepted Answer

In centralized organizations, top manage

Question 4

Anna's company needs to dramatically cut costs, speed decision making, and increase flexibility. Which of the following structural decisions will help her achieve the desired objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the span of control 
B) decreasing the unity of command 
C) increasing the degree of formalization 
D) decentralizing management decisions 
E) departmentalizing the company on the basis of products 
A) increasing the span of control 
B) decreasing the unity of command 
C) increasing the degree of formalization 
D) decentralizing management decisions 
E) departmentalizing the company on the basis of products

Question 5

Procter & Gamble has separate departments for Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) process 
C) geography 
D) product 
E) interest 
A) function 
B) process 
C) geography 
D) product 
E) interest

Question 6

________ is a systematic effort to make an organization leaner by selling off business units, closing locations, or reducing staff.

Accepted Answer

A) Removing boundaries 
B) Departmentalizing 
C) Decentralizing 
D) Downsizing 
E) Formalizing 
A) Removing boundaries 
B) Departmentalizing 
C) Decentralizing 
D) Downsizing 
E) Formalizing

Question 7

Blastkrieg, a chain of audio equipment stores, uses computerized inventory control and customer self-service to eliminate the category of sales clerks from its force of employees. After diversifying into computer electronics, it now plans to employ the same concept in selling desktop PCs and laptops. Which of the following is an assumption made in Blastkrieg's strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) All computer electronics stores use a similar strategy. 
B) Sales personnel are not required for selling computer electronics successfully. 
C) The same kind of computers will be used in inventory control for both audio equipment and electronics at Blastkrieg. 
D) A self-service strategy cannot be employed without computerized inventory control. 
E) Sales clerks are the only employees of Blastkrieg who could be assigned tasks related to inventory control. 
A) All computer electronics stores use a similar strategy. 
B) Sales personnel are not required for selling computer electronics successfully. 
C) The same kind of computers will be used in inventory control for both audio equipment and electronics at Blastkrieg. 
D) A self-service strategy cannot be employed without computerized inventory control. 
E) Sales clerks are the only employees of Blastkrieg who could be assigned tasks related to inventory control.

Question 8

Who coined the term boundaryless organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Steve Jobs 
B) Jack Welch 
C) Milton Friedman 
D) John Maynard Keynes 
E) Frederick Herzberg 
A) Steve Jobs 
B) Jack Welch 
C) Milton Friedman 
D) John Maynard Keynes 
E) Frederick Herzberg

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure combines two forms

Question 10

Explain the approaches successful companies have taken to structuring themselves during growth.

Accepted Answer

The approaches successful companies have

Question 11

A boundaryless organization strives to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) break down barriers between the company, its customers, and suppliers 
B) reduce bureaucracy costs associated with managing the projects in the organization 
C) outsource projects to a competent third party 
D) create a higher level of formalization in the organization 
E) centralize power within the organization 
A) break down barriers between the company, its customers, and suppliers 
B) reduce bureaucracy costs associated with managing the projects in the organization 
C) outsource projects to a competent third party 
D) create a higher level of formalization in the organization 
E) centralize power within the organization

Question 12

Organizations do not always stay with the basis of departmentalization they first adopt, as is the case with Microsoft, explain.

Accepted Answer

Interestingly, organizations do not alwa

Question 13

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A) decreased response to environmental change 
B) increased social loafing 
C) loss of economies of scale 
D) increase in groupthink 
E) employees receiving conflicting directives 
A) decreased response to environmental change 
B) increased social loafing 
C) loss of economies of scale 
D) increase in groupthink 
E) employees receiving conflicting directives

Question 14

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Accepted Answer

A) density 
B) simplicity 
C) complexity 
D) intricacy 
E) permeability 
A) density 
B) simplicity 
C) complexity 
D) intricacy 
E) permeability

Question 15

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

Accepted Answer

A) span of control 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) line of responsibility 
E) leadership web 
A) span of control 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) line of responsibility 
E) leadership web

Question 16

Publishing representatives who call on college professors to inform them of their company's new publications have a great deal of freedom in their jobs. They have only a general sales pitch, which they tailor as needed. Based on this information, we can say that the job of these publishing representatives ________.

Accepted Answer

A) scores low on the degree of work specialization 
B) scores low on the degree of decentralization 
C) scores high on the degree of departmentalization 
D) scores high on the degree of centralization 
E) scores low on the degree of formalization 
A) scores low on the degree of work specialization 
B) scores low on the degree of decentralization 
C) scores high on the degree of departmentalization 
D) scores high on the degree of centralization 
E) scores low on the degree of formalization

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A) It breaks the unity-of-command concept. 
B) It cannot achieve economies of scale. 
C) It reduces ambiguity about who reports to whom. 
D) It prevents power struggles. 
E) It avoids duplication of activities. 
A) It breaks the unity-of-command concept. 
B) It cannot achieve economies of scale. 
C) It reduces ambiguity about who reports to whom. 
D) It prevents power struggles. 
E) It avoids duplication of activities.

Question 18

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the mechanistic model of organization?

Accepted Answer

A) low formalization 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) decentralized management 
D) wide spans of control 
E) low specialization 
A) low formalization 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) decentralized management 
D) wide spans of control 
E) low specialization

Question 20

Describe the simple structure. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

A simple structure is not elaborate.It h

A(n)________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

Anna's company needs to dramatically cut costs, speed decision making, and increase flexibility. Which of the following structural decisions will help her achieve the desired objectives?

Procter & Gamble has separate departments for Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

________ is a systematic effort to make an organization leaner by selling off business units, closing locations, or reducing staff.

Who coined the term boundaryless organization?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Explain the approaches successful companies have taken to structuring themselves during growth.

A boundaryless organization strives to ________.

Organizations do not always stay with the basis of departmentalization they first adopt, as is the case with Microsoft, explain.

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the mechanistic model of organization?

Describe the simple structure. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

A(n)________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

Anna's company needs to dramatically cut costs, speed decision making, and increase flexibility. Which of the following structural decisions will help her achieve the desired objectives?

Procter & Gamble has separate departments for Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

________ is a systematic effort to make an organization leaner by selling off business units, closing locations, or reducing staff.

Who coined the term boundaryless organization?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Explain the approaches successful companies have taken to structuring themselves during growth.

A boundaryless organization strives to ________.

Organizations do not always stay with the basis of departmentalization they first adopt, as is the case with Microsoft, explain.

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

The ________ refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directs.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

As compared to a decentralized organization, a centralized organization can act more quickly to solve problems.

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the mechanistic model of organization?

Describe the simple structure. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters