Question 1

Which of the following is true of informal structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They represent supervisory relationships. 
B)  They help in preventing the occurrence of rumors. 
C)  They are sources of emotional support and friendship. 
D)  They show the vertical layers of management. 
E)  They are characterized by the presence of major subunits. 
A)  They represent supervisory relationships. 
B)  They help in preventing the occurrence of rumors. 
C)  They are sources of emotional support and friendship. 
D)  They show the vertical layers of management. 
E)  They are characterized by the presence of major subunits.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of network structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  The central core of network structures is relatively small and the surrounding networks tend to expand or shrink continuously. 
B)  There is a potential to experience a lack of loyalty among contractors who are used infrequently. 
C)  A network structure is characterized by lack of flexibility which leads to problems while dealing with changing environments. 
D)  Network structures are broad and complex. 
E)  Network structures tend to increase overheads of an organization and reduce its operating efficiency. 
A)  The central core of network structures is relatively small and the surrounding networks tend to expand or shrink continuously. 
B)  There is a potential to experience a lack of loyalty among contractors who are used infrequently. 
C)  A network structure is characterized by lack of flexibility which leads to problems while dealing with changing environments. 
D)  Network structures are broad and complex. 
E)  Network structures tend to increase overheads of an organization and reduce its operating efficiency.

Question 3

Centralization refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  concentration of authority for most decisions at the top level of an organization. 
B)  dispersion of authority to make decisions throughout all organization levels. 
C)  system that allows others to make decisions and exercise discretion in their work. 
D)  process of creating wide spans of control and few hierarchical levels in organizations. 
E)  process of entrusting work to others by giving them the right to make decisions and take action. 
A)  concentration of authority for most decisions at the top level of an organization. 
B)  dispersion of authority to make decisions throughout all organization levels. 
C)  system that allows others to make decisions and exercise discretion in their work. 
D)  process of creating wide spans of control and few hierarchical levels in organizations. 
E)  process of entrusting work to others by giving them the right to make decisions and take action.

Question 4

Branxon Corporation functions with a flat structure. Which of the following would be a characteristic of Branxon Corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Branxon Corporation would be functioning with many managers. 
B)  Branxon Corporation would permit workers to make their own decisions. 
C)  Branxon Corporation would tend to be more costly due to the existence of many levels of management. 
D)  Branxon Corporation would have a narrow span of control. 
E)  Branxon Corporation would have a scarcity of employees. 
A)  Branxon Corporation would be functioning with many managers. 
B)  Branxon Corporation would permit workers to make their own decisions. 
C)  Branxon Corporation would tend to be more costly due to the existence of many levels of management. 
D)  Branxon Corporation would have a narrow span of control. 
E)  Branxon Corporation would have a scarcity of employees.

Question 5

An organization structure is the system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Informal networks are sources of emotional support and friendship that satisfy members' social needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a mechanistic design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a horizontal structure with decentralized authority. 
B)  It is characterized by wide spans of control. 
C)  It is characterized by a precise division of labor. 
D)  It is typified by informal means of coordination. 
E)  It is a design with very few rules and procedures. 
A)  It is a horizontal structure with decentralized authority. 
B)  It is characterized by wide spans of control. 
C)  It is characterized by a precise division of labor. 
D)  It is typified by informal means of coordination. 
E)  It is a design with very few rules and procedures.

Question 8

At Sync-In Information Solutions, a startup in software solutions, most processes are determined by the few active partners of the business. Which of the following does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Divestiture 
D)  Vertical integration 
E)  Delegation 
A)  Centralization 
B)  Empowerment 
C)  Divestiture 
D)  Vertical integration 
E)  Delegation

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of informal structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are characterized by too many vertical layers of management. 
B)  They are typified by the presence of complex formal communication flows. 
C)  They have very centralized systems that restrict employee freedom. 
D)  They are characterized by the existence of "in" and "out" groups. 
E)  They discourage informal learning as people work and interact together throughout the workday. 
A)  They are characterized by too many vertical layers of management. 
B)  They are typified by the presence of complex formal communication flows. 
C)  They have very centralized systems that restrict employee freedom. 
D)  They are characterized by the existence of "in" and "out" groups. 
E)  They discourage informal learning as people work and interact together throughout the workday.

Question 10

____ is the tendency to view oneself as more capable, intelligent, and ethical than others.

Accepted Answer

A)  The authority-and-responsibility principle 
B)  A centralized system 
C)  A mechanistic design 
D)  The self-enhancement bias 
E)  A bureaucratic structure 
A)  The authority-and-responsibility principle 
B)  A centralized system 
C)  A mechanistic design 
D)  The self-enhancement bias 
E)  A bureaucratic structure

Question 11

One of the disadvantages of functional structures is that employees lack a clear career path within functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Divisional structures can create unhealthy rivalries as divisions compete for resources and top management attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ allows others to make decisions and exercise discretion in their work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ allows others to make decisions and...

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economies of scale with efficient use of resources 
B)  Improved coordination across functional departments 
C)  Establishment of a sense of common purpose 
D)  Clear points of responsibility for product or service delivery 
E)  Expertise focused on specific customers, products, and regions 
A)  Economies of scale with efficient use of resources 
B)  Improved coordination across functional departments 
C)  Establishment of a sense of common purpose 
D)  Clear points of responsibility for product or service delivery 
E)  Expertise focused on specific customers, products, and regions

Question 15

____ structure is the official structure of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ structure is the official structure of...

Question 16

Which of the following is a limitation of having a team structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The total time spent together in a team meeting is not productive. 
B)  A team structure is associated with poor performance. 
C)  Project teams are informal structures that group together jobs and activities focused on a single product or service. 
D)  People working in a team structure often experience a reduced sense of identification. 
E)  A team structure is not very effective at mobilizing talents. 
A)  The total time spent together in a team meeting is not productive. 
B)  A team structure is associated with poor performance. 
C)  Project teams are informal structures that group together jobs and activities focused on a single product or service. 
D)  People working in a team structure often experience a reduced sense of identification. 
E)  A team structure is not very effective at mobilizing talents.

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expertise focused on specific customers, products, and regions 
B)  Economies of scale with efficient use of resources 
C)  Reduced costs because of common resources and efforts across divisions 
D)  Emphasis on the goals of the organization as a whole 
E)  No scope for unhealthy rivalries within the organization 
A)  Expertise focused on specific customers, products, and regions 
B)  Economies of scale with efficient use of resources 
C)  Reduced costs because of common resources and efforts across divisions 
D)  Emphasis on the goals of the organization as a whole 
E)  No scope for unhealthy rivalries within the organization

Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved strategic management 
B)  No scope for issues such as "groupitis" across teams 
C)  Clearly defined tasks and no conflict in work priorities 
D)  No power struggles across teams 
E)  Fast and effective team meetings 
A)  Improved strategic management 
B)  No scope for issues such as "groupitis" across teams 
C)  Clearly defined tasks and no conflict in work priorities 
D)  No power struggles across teams 
E)  Fast and effective team meetings

Question 19

A mechanistic design is ____, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labor, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A mechanistic design is ____, with many...

Question 20

Describe the steps involved in the process of delegation.

Accepted Answer

In the first step, the manager assigns r

Which of the following is true of informal structures?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of network structures?

Centralization refers to the:

Branxon Corporation functions with a flat structure. Which of the following would be a characteristic of Branxon Corporation?

An organization structure is the system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.

Informal networks are sources of emotional support and friendship that satisfy members' social needs.

Which of the following is true of a mechanistic design?

At Sync-In Information Solutions, a startup in software solutions, most processes are determined by the few active partners of the business. Which of the following does this example illustrate?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of informal structures?

____ is the tendency to view oneself as more capable, intelligent, and ethical than others.

One of the disadvantages of functional structures is that employees lack a clear career path within functions.

Divisional structures can create unhealthy rivalries as divisions compete for resources and top management attention.

____ allows others to make decisions and exercise discretion in their work.

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure?

____ structure is the official structure of the organization.

Which of the following is a limitation of having a team structure?

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional structure?

Which of the following is an advantage of a matrix structure?

A mechanistic design is ____, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labor, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.

Describe the steps involved in the process of delegation.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 11: Organization Structures

Which of the following is true of informal structures?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of network structures?

Centralization refers to the:

Branxon Corporation functions with a flat structure. Which of the following would be a characteristic of Branxon Corporation?

An organization structure is the system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships, and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and groups.

Informal networks are sources of emotional support and friendship that satisfy members' social needs.

Which of the following is true of a mechanistic design?

At Sync-In Information Solutions, a startup in software solutions, most processes are determined by the few active partners of the business. Which of the following does this example illustrate?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of informal structures?

____ is the tendency to view oneself as more capable, intelligent, and ethical than others.

One of the disadvantages of functional structures is that employees lack a clear career path within functions.

Divisional structures can create unhealthy rivalries as divisions compete for resources and top management attention.

____ allows others to make decisions and exercise discretion in their work.

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional structure?

____ structure is the official structure of the organization.

Which of the following is a limitation of having a team structure?

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional structure?

Which of the following is an advantage of a matrix structure?

A mechanistic design is ____, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labor, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination.

Describe the steps involved in the process of delegation.

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters