Question 1

means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of means decision making occurs throughout the organizational...

Question 2

Departmentalization by may result in significant cost savings and better coverage, but it may isolate work groups from activities in an organization's home office.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Departmentalization by may result in significant cost...

Question 3

Delegation is the transfer of to make decisions and use organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A) responsibility 
B) authority 
C) leadership 
D) operational control 
E) None of these. 
A) responsibility 
B) authority 
C) leadership 
D) operational control 
E) None of these.

Question 4

A complete shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 5

is the power that has been legitimized within a specific social context.

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The answer of is the power that has been legitimized...

Question 6

In a departmentalization, employees who do similar work can learn from each other by sharing ideas, opportunities, and problems they encounter on the job.

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The answer of In a departmentalization, employees who do similar...

Question 7

A decentralized organization concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Span of control is the number of people reporting to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

of refers to the way the organization's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

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The answer of of refers to the way the organization's...

Question 10

The premise of organized effort is that

Accepted Answer

A) employees require managerial direction to achieve organizational goals. 
B) the gains realized from coordination are lost from bureaucratic inefficiency. 
C) organizational goals direct the activities of employees. 
D) people working together can accomplish more than individuals working alone. 
E) uncoordinated behavior thrives in the context of organizational structure. 
A) employees require managerial direction to achieve organizational goals. 
B) the gains realized from coordination are lost from bureaucratic inefficiency. 
C) organizational goals direct the activities of employees. 
D) people working together can accomplish more than individuals working alone. 
E) uncoordinated behavior thrives in the context of organizational structure.

Question 11

is the extent to which work in an organization is separated into various tasks and assigned to various people.

Accepted Answer

A) Segregation 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Differentiation 
D) Administrative component 
E) Division of labor 
A) Segregation 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Differentiation 
D) Administrative component 
E) Division of labor

Question 12

Dividing an organization's manufacturing jobs into drill press, milling, heat treat, and assembly areas is an example of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) occupation 
C) service 
D) customer 
E) process 
A) product 
B) occupation 
C) service 
D) customer 
E) process

Question 13

When a manager has a small span of control; he or she can maintain close control over workers and stay in contact with daily operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The administrative hierarchy is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is only when is part of an official organizational role that it becomes authority.

Accepted Answer

A) power 
B) feedback 
C) cooperation 
D) awareness 
E) responsibility 
A) power 
B) feedback 
C) cooperation 
D) awareness 
E) responsibility

Question 16

Requirements for the structure of an organization include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) The structure must limit legitimate managerial power. 
B) The structure must divide the available labor according to the skills desired by the employees. 
C) The structure must define organization goals for the company as a whole. 
D) The structure must first be accepted by employees in order to be successful. 
E) The structure must identify the various tasks or processes necessary for the organization to reach its goals. 
A) The structure must limit legitimate managerial power. 
B) The structure must divide the available labor according to the skills desired by the employees. 
C) The structure must define organization goals for the company as a whole. 
D) The structure must first be accepted by employees in order to be successful. 
E) The structure must identify the various tasks or processes necessary for the organization to reach its goals.

Question 17

Departmentalization according to is similar to functional departmentalization, except that the focus is much more on specific jobs grouped according to activity.

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) occupation 
C) product or service 
D) process 
E) position 
A) function 
B) occupation 
C) product or service 
D) process 
E) position

Question 18

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

Accepted Answer

A) worker satisfaction. 
B) worker autonomy. 
C) the creation of stimulating jobs. 
D) efficient use of labor. 
E) increased employee motivation. 
A) worker satisfaction. 
B) worker autonomy. 
C) the creation of stimulating jobs. 
D) efficient use of labor. 
E) increased employee motivation.

Question 19

The statement of "what business we are in" defines the company's and gives the organization a reason to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) organizational structure 
B) strategies 
C) goals 
D) objectives 
E) purpose 
A) organizational structure 
B) strategies 
C) goals 
D) objectives 
E) purpose

Question 20

Departmentalization according to enhances interaction and communication among employees working on the same product or service.

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The answer of Departmentalization according to enhances interaction and communication...

means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

Departmentalization by may result in significant cost savings and better coverage, but it may isolate work groups from activities in an organization's home office.

Delegation is the transfer of to make decisions and use organizational resources.

A complete shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

is the power that has been legitimized within a specific social context.

In a departmentalization, employees who do similar work can learn from each other by sharing ideas, opportunities, and problems they encounter on the job.

A decentralized organization concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

Span of control is the number of people reporting to a manager.

of refers to the way the organization's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

The premise of organized effort is that

is the extent to which work in an organization is separated into various tasks and assigned to various people.

Dividing an organization's manufacturing jobs into drill press, milling, heat treat, and assembly areas is an example of departmentalization.

When a manager has a small span of control; he or she can maintain close control over workers and stay in contact with daily operations.

The administrative hierarchy is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

It is only when is part of an official organizational role that it becomes authority.

Requirements for the structure of an organization include which of the following?

Departmentalization according to is similar to functional departmentalization, except that the focus is much more on specific jobs grouped according to activity.

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

The statement of "what business we are in" defines the company's and gives the organization a reason to exist.

Departmentalization according to enhances interaction and communication among employees working on the same product or service.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 16: Foundations of Organization Structure

means decision making occurs throughout the organizational hierarchy.

Departmentalization by may result in significant cost savings and better coverage, but it may isolate work groups from activities in an organization's home office.

Delegation is the transfer of to make decisions and use organizational resources.

A complete shows all the people, positions, reporting relationships, and lines of formal communication in the organization.

is the power that has been legitimized within a specific social context.

In a departmentalization, employees who do similar work can learn from each other by sharing ideas, opportunities, and problems they encounter on the job.

A decentralized organization concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

Span of control is the number of people reporting to a manager.

of refers to the way the organization's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

The premise of organized effort is that

is the extent to which work in an organization is separated into various tasks and assigned to various people.

Dividing an organization's manufacturing jobs into drill press, milling, heat treat, and assembly areas is an example of departmentalization.

When a manager has a small span of control; he or she can maintain close control over workers and stay in contact with daily operations.

The administrative hierarchy is the system of reporting relationships in the organization.

It is only when is part of an official organizational role that it becomes authority.

Requirements for the structure of an organization include which of the following?

Departmentalization according to is similar to functional departmentalization, except that the focus is much more on specific jobs grouped according to activity.

The main advantage of division of labor is that it promotes

The statement of "what business we are in" defines the company's and gives the organization a reason to exist.

Departmentalization according to enhances interaction and communication among employees working on the same product or service.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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