Question 1

Fayol's classic principles included departmentalization, unity of command, and unity of direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The perspective that authority originates in the individual who can choose whether or not to follow a directive from above is called the theory of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) rejection 
C) acceptance 
D) personal interest 
E) motivational 
A) operational 
B) rejection 
C) acceptance 
D) personal interest 
E) motivational

Question 3

The structure of an organization can be analyzed by examining its
; in other words, its shape.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structure of an organization can be...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the transfer to others of authority...

Question 5

Division of labor is the separation of work into different jobs to be done by different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

is the number of people reporting to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) Administrative intensity 
B) Span of control 
C) Work group size 
D) Organizational control 
E) Organizational management 
A) Administrative intensity 
B) Span of control 
C) Work group size 
D) Organizational control 
E) Organizational management

Question 7

Which of the following is not a potential disadvantage of division of labor?

Accepted Answer

A) Routine, repetitive jobs 
B) Incompatibility with computer manufacturing 
C) Reduced job satisfaction 
D) Increased standardization 
E) Decreased worker involvement 
A) Routine, repetitive jobs 
B) Incompatibility with computer manufacturing 
C) Reduced job satisfaction 
D) Increased standardization 
E) Decreased worker involvement

Question 8

Process departmentalization encourages increased specialization and expertise among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Max Weber considered bureaucracy to be an inefficient form of administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

is a common way managers provide decision-making involvement for employees at many different levels in the organization while maintaining control and predictability.

Accepted Answer

Formalized

Question 11

The size and shape of the organization is also called its

Accepted Answer

A) culture. 
B) configuration. 
C) division of labor. 
D) coordination. 
E) structure. 
A) culture. 
B) configuration. 
C) division of labor. 
D) coordination. 
E) structure.

Question 12

As part of an organization's culture,
can contribute significantly to the long-term success of an organization.

Accepted Answer

participat

Question 13

in organizations can be assessed by looking at the proportion of jobs that are governed by rules and procedures and the extent to which those rules permit variation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of in organizations can be assessed by looking...

Question 14

Likert presented an approach to organization design that he called the human organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of customer-based departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A) There is usually more process specialization by employees. 
B) The coordination of the flow of work is decreased. 
C) Employees are less flexible to help managers. 
D) Employees may be isolated from others in their special areas of expertise. 
E) Customers who differ substantially are ill served. 
A) There is usually more process specialization by employees. 
B) The coordination of the flow of work is decreased. 
C) Employees are less flexible to help managers. 
D) Employees may be isolated from others in their special areas of expertise. 
E) Customers who differ substantially are ill served.

Question 16

Likert described four systems of organizing, which he called
.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Likert described four systems of organizing, which...

Question 17

The system of reporting relationships in the organization, from the first level up through the president or CEO is known as

Accepted Answer

A) informal communication channels. 
B) administrative hierarchy. 
C) administrative bureaucracy. 
D) administrative interdependence. 
E) formal communication channels. 
A) informal communication channels. 
B) administrative hierarchy. 
C) administrative bureaucracy. 
D) administrative interdependence. 
E) formal communication channels.

Question 18

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy participate in decision making, authority is

Accepted Answer

A) formalized. 
B) efficient. 
C) specialized. 
D) flexible. 
E) decentralized. 
A) formalized. 
B) efficient. 
C) specialized. 
D) flexible. 
E) decentralized.

Question 19

Explicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Departmentalization by product or service is often referred to as departmentalization by market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Fayol's classic principles included departmentalization, unity of command, and unity of direction.

The perspective that authority originates in the individual who can choose whether or not to follow a directive from above is called the theory of authority.

The structure of an organization can be analyzed by examining its ; in other words, its shape.

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

Division of labor is the separation of work into different jobs to be done by different people.

is the number of people reporting to a manager.

Which of the following is not a potential disadvantage of division of labor?

Process departmentalization encourages increased specialization and expertise among employees.

Max Weber considered bureaucracy to be an inefficient form of administration.

is a common way managers provide decision-making involvement for employees at many different levels in the organization while maintaining control and predictability.

The size and shape of the organization is also called its

As part of an organization's culture, can contribute significantly to the long-term success of an organization.

in organizations can be assessed by looking at the proportion of jobs that are governed by rules and procedures and the extent to which those rules permit variation.

Likert presented an approach to organization design that he called the human organization.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of customer-based departmentalization?

Likert described four systems of organizing, which he called .

The system of reporting relationships in the organization, from the first level up through the president or CEO is known as

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy participate in decision making, authority is

Explicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

Departmentalization by product or service is often referred to as departmentalization by market.

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Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

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Exam 16: Foundations of Organization Structure

Fayol's classic principles included departmentalization, unity of command, and unity of direction.

The perspective that authority originates in the individual who can choose whether or not to follow a directive from above is called the theory of authority.

The structure of an organization can be analyzed by examining its ; in other words, its shape.

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

Division of labor is the separation of work into different jobs to be done by different people.

is the number of people reporting to a manager.

Which of the following is not a potential disadvantage of division of labor?

Process departmentalization encourages increased specialization and expertise among employees.

Max Weber considered bureaucracy to be an inefficient form of administration.

is a common way managers provide decision-making involvement for employees at many different levels in the organization while maintaining control and predictability.

The size and shape of the organization is also called its

As part of an organization's culture, can contribute significantly to the long-term success of an organization.

in organizations can be assessed by looking at the proportion of jobs that are governed by rules and procedures and the extent to which those rules permit variation.

Likert presented an approach to organization design that he called the human organization.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of customer-based departmentalization?

Likert described four systems of organizing, which he called .

The system of reporting relationships in the organization, from the first level up through the president or CEO is known as

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy participate in decision making, authority is

Explicit rules are set down in job descriptions, policy and procedure manuals, and office memos.

Departmentalization by product or service is often referred to as departmentalization by market.

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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