Question 1

Networking uses communication technology to link organizations allowing them to work together on common objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Restructuring involves the redesign of an organization to be more responsive to customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mario kept humming that old song, "Well, I heard it through the grapevine, not much longer would you be mine…" Earlier today, he heard from his coworker Jessica that by the end of today, several employees would get their hours reduced and other would lose their jobs. He decided to stop by George's office. If anyone had the scoop, it would be George. To Mario, George represented an influential person in the informal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Departmentalization creates an environment in which people are trained in a variety of managerial responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the most difficult management challenges today is managing change. This is because:

Accepted Answer

A) change requires cooperation and an awareness of a need for change. 
B) change requires a lot of bail-out money from the government. 
C) change requires decentralization of decision-making. 
D) change will invariably result in an inverted organization and management does not want to relinquish its position power in order to make that happen. 
A) change requires cooperation and an awareness of a need for change. 
B) change requires a lot of bail-out money from the government. 
C) change requires decentralization of decision-making. 
D) change will invariably result in an inverted organization and management does not want to relinquish its position power in order to make that happen.

Question 6

Organizational culture can produce either a positive or negative impact on an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One disadvantage of the matrix style of organization is that it is more difficult to keep development projects on schedule. The model slows down the time from design, to production, and then to market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Julio is the owner of Celebration, Inc. a small party supply company. The company provides tents, tables, chairs, and related paraphernalia for wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Bot Mitzvah, graduation, birthday, and other celebratory events. As sales have increased, the organization has hired more personnel and departmentalized to more efficiently handle purchasing, sales, service, and accounting. Everyone is still responsible for achieving company goals. Upon seeing Celebration's organization chart, you agree it uses a .

Accepted Answer

A) line organization model 
B) line and staff organization model 
C) matrix organization model 
D) cross-functional team organization model 
A) line organization model 
B) line and staff organization model 
C) matrix organization model 
D) cross-functional team organization model

Question 9

Matrix organizations give managers flexibility in assigning people to projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A tall organization structure consists of multiple levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The degree to which an organization allows lower level managers to make decisions determines the degree of decentralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cross-functional teams serve as advisory committees offering their expertise to line decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Traditional organizational models such as a line model or a line and staff model provide the flexibility demanded in a changing business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

organizations are characteristic of many layers of management and function with well-defined rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix 
B) Inverted 
C) Ordered 
D) Bureaucratic 
A) Matrix 
B) Inverted 
C) Ordered 
D) Bureaucratic

Question 15

The of a business firm is the system that details lines of authority, responsibility, and position, similar to the structure on organization charts.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix reloaded structure 
B) formal organization 
C) informal organization 
D) normative design 
A) matrix reloaded structure 
B) formal organization 
C) informal organization 
D) normative design

Question 16

Cross-functional teams avoid involving groups outside of the firm to ensure their plans are not leaked to their competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Julio is the owner of Celebration, Inc. a small party supply company. The company provides tents, tables, chairs, and related paraphernalia for wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Bot Mitzvah, graduation, birthday, and other celebratory events. As sales have increased, the organization has hired more personnel and departmentalized to more efficiently handle purchasing, sales, service, and accounting. Everyone is still responsible for achieving company goals. Upon seeing Celebration's organization chart, you agree it uses a line organization model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

is using communications technology and other means to link organizations and allow them to work together on common objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Networking 
B) Structural linking 
C) Functional sharing 
D) Strategic planning 
A) Networking 
B) Structural linking 
C) Functional sharing 
D) Strategic planning

Question 19

In recent years, large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

Accepted Answer

A) creating specific rules for everyone to follow. 
B) eliminating several layers of management. 
C) restructuring into a bureaucratic organization. 
D) reducing the span of control for managers. 
A) creating specific rules for everyone to follow. 
B) eliminating several layers of management. 
C) restructuring into a bureaucratic organization. 
D) reducing the span of control for managers.

Question 20

The more standardized the work, the wider the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Networking uses communication technology to link organizations allowing them to work together on common objectives.

Restructuring involves the redesign of an organization to be more responsive to customers.

Departmentalization creates an environment in which people are trained in a variety of managerial responsibilities.

One of the most difficult management challenges today is managing change. This is because:

Organizational culture can produce either a positive or negative impact on an organization.

One disadvantage of the matrix style of organization is that it is more difficult to keep development projects on schedule. The model slows down the time from design, to production, and then to market.

Matrix organizations give managers flexibility in assigning people to projects.

A tall organization structure consists of multiple levels of management.

The degree to which an organization allows lower level managers to make decisions determines the degree of decentralization.

Cross-functional teams serve as advisory committees offering their expertise to line decision makers.

Traditional organizational models such as a line model or a line and staff model provide the flexibility demanded in a changing business environment.

organizations are characteristic of many layers of management and function with well-defined rules and procedures.

The of a business firm is the system that details lines of authority, responsibility, and position, similar to the structure on organization charts.

Cross-functional teams avoid involving groups outside of the firm to ensure their plans are not leaked to their competitors.

is using communications technology and other means to link organizations and allow them to work together on common objectives.

In recent years, large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

The more standardized the work, the wider the span of control.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Union and Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

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Exam 8: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Networking uses communication technology to link organizations allowing them to work together on common objectives.

Restructuring involves the redesign of an organization to be more responsive to customers.

Departmentalization creates an environment in which people are trained in a variety of managerial responsibilities.

One of the most difficult management challenges today is managing change. This is because:

Organizational culture can produce either a positive or negative impact on an organization.

One disadvantage of the matrix style of organization is that it is more difficult to keep development projects on schedule. The model slows down the time from design, to production, and then to market.

Matrix organizations give managers flexibility in assigning people to projects.

A tall organization structure consists of multiple levels of management.

The degree to which an organization allows lower level managers to make decisions determines the degree of decentralization.

Cross-functional teams serve as advisory committees offering their expertise to line decision makers.

Traditional organizational models such as a line model or a line and staff model provide the flexibility demanded in a changing business environment.

organizations are characteristic of many layers of management and function with well-defined rules and procedures.

The of a business firm is the system that details lines of authority, responsibility, and position, similar to the structure on organization charts.

Cross-functional teams avoid involving groups outside of the firm to ensure their plans are not leaked to their competitors.

is using communications technology and other means to link organizations and allow them to work together on common objectives.

In recent years, large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

The more standardized the work, the wider the span of control.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

Understanding Economics and How It Affects Business

Doing Business in Global Markets

Demanding Ethical and Socially Responsible Behavior

How to Form a Business

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Production and Operations Management

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Dealing With Union and Employeemanagement Issues

Marketing: Helping Buyers Buy

Developing and Pricing Goods and Services

Distributing Products

Using Effective Promotions

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

Using Securities Markets for Financing and Investing Opportunities

Money, Financial Institutions, and the Federal Reserve

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