Question 1

A(n) ____ design is decentralized, with fewer rules and procedures, open divisions of labor, wide spans of control, and more personal coordination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ design is decentralized, with fewer...

Question 2

Four engineers from the technology cell of a company are required to work together for a certain time on a job till the job is completed. This is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-functional team 
B)  outsourcing strategic alliance 
C)  boundaryless organization 
D)  project team 
E)  functional silo 
A)  cross-functional team 
B)  outsourcing strategic alliance 
C)  boundaryless organization 
D)  project team 
E)  functional silo

Question 3

A network structure uses information technologies to link with networks of ____ suppliers and service contractors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A network structure uses information technologies to...

Question 4

An organization chart describes the _____ of work positions within an organization.

Accepted Answer

arrangemen

Question 5

In Bill's organization, employees are encouraged to use their skills without restrictions, provide views and concepts, and independently select the best line of solutions. This information indicates that Bill's organization practices _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization 
B)  vertical integration 
C)  divestiture 
D)  horizontal integration 
E)  empowerment 
A)  centralization 
B)  vertical integration 
C)  divestiture 
D)  horizontal integration 
E)  empowerment

Question 6

A(n) ____ emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness, and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness,...

Question 7

A matrix structure combines the functional and divisional approaches to create ____ cross-functional project teams.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following is true of managers with a self-enhancement bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  They work with narrow spans of control and formal coordination. 
B)  They operate with a distinguished feature of promotion based on the relationships they have built. 
C)  They believe they are better at determining what is right than other people. 
D)  They are characterized by vertical structures with a clear-cut division of labor and a hierarchy of authority. 
E)  They work best for organizations doing routine tasks in stable environments. 
A)  They work with narrow spans of control and formal coordination. 
B)  They operate with a distinguished feature of promotion based on the relationships they have built. 
C)  They believe they are better at determining what is right than other people. 
D)  They are characterized by vertical structures with a clear-cut division of labor and a hierarchy of authority. 
E)  They work best for organizations doing routine tasks in stable environments.

Question 9

Environment First, an organic farm forms a permanent team to ensure the people who manage the crop rotations, purchase the crop fertilizers, and observe the soil's water retention work together to support the farm. Each member reports to someone on the permanent team as well as a person in their functional area. In the context of team structures, Environment First has the _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic 
B)  matrix 
C)  closed 
D)  geographical 
E)  network 
A)  bureaucratic 
B)  matrix 
C)  closed 
D)  geographical 
E)  network

Question 10

Which of the following is true of tall structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have inadequate levels of management. 
B)  They are characterized by scarcity of employees. 
C)  They reduce overhead costs. 
D)  They are highly efficient and flexible. 
E)  They have narrow spans of control. 
A)  They have inadequate levels of management. 
B)  They are characterized by scarcity of employees. 
C)  They reduce overhead costs. 
D)  They are highly efficient and flexible. 
E)  They have narrow spans of control.

Question 11

Organizations that do not communicate, coordinate, or problem solve across functions have a functional silo problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organization ____ is a system of tasks, reporting relationships, and communication linkages.

Accepted Answer

structure,

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  The requirement of adding the team leaders to a matrix structure can result in higher costs. 
B)  A matrix structure results in reduced performance accountability through the program, product, or project managers. 
C)  Matrix structures are associated with very poor customer service. 
D)  A matrix structure stresses that top managers must engage in both lower-level problem as well as more strategic issues. 
E)  Matrix structures lead to reduced flexibility in adding, removing, or changing operations to meet changing demands. 
A)  The requirement of adding the team leaders to a matrix structure can result in higher costs. 
B)  A matrix structure results in reduced performance accountability through the program, product, or project managers. 
C)  Matrix structures are associated with very poor customer service. 
D)  A matrix structure stresses that top managers must engage in both lower-level problem as well as more strategic issues. 
E)  Matrix structures lead to reduced flexibility in adding, removing, or changing operations to meet changing demands.

Question 14

Leisure Viaje is a major tour operator in the country. Four senior managers look after the company's operations in 20 locations. All these senior managers report to the general manager of the company who is stationed at the company headquarter in Chicago. This description represents the _____ of the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  code of conduct 
B)  social network 
C)  organization chart 
D)  focal structure 
E)  mission 
A)  code of conduct 
B)  social network 
C)  organization chart 
D)  focal structure 
E)  mission

Question 15

The best organizational design is the one that:

Accepted Answer

A)  emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness, and efficiency. 
B)  is centralized, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labor, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination. 
C)  emphasizes a vertical structure, hierarchy of authority, and promotion based on competency. 
D)  achieves a good match between structure and situational contingencies. 
E)  has narrow spans of control and structures of the pyramid form. 
A)  emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness, and efficiency. 
B)  is centralized, with many rules and procedures, a clear-cut division of labor, narrow spans of control, and formal coordination. 
C)  emphasizes a vertical structure, hierarchy of authority, and promotion based on competency. 
D)  achieves a good match between structure and situational contingencies. 
E)  has narrow spans of control and structures of the pyramid form.

A(n) ____ design is decentralized, with fewer rules and procedures, open divisions of labor, wide spans of control, and more personal coordination.

Four engineers from the technology cell of a company are required to work together for a certain time on a job till the job is completed. This is an example of a(n) _____.

A network structure uses information technologies to link with networks of ____ suppliers and service contractors.

An organization chart describes the _____ of work positions within an organization.

In Bill's organization, employees are encouraged to use their skills without restrictions, provide views and concepts, and independently select the best line of solutions. This information indicates that Bill's organization practices _____.

A(n) ____ emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness, and efficiency.

A matrix structure combines the functional and divisional approaches to create ____ cross-functional project teams.

Which of the following is true of managers with a self-enhancement bias?

Which of the following is true of tall structures?

Organizations that do not communicate, coordinate, or problem solve across functions have a functional silo problem.

Organization ____ is a system of tasks, reporting relationships, and communication linkages.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a matrix structure?

The best organizational design is the one that:

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

A(n) ____ design is decentralized, with fewer rules and procedures, open divisions of labor, wide spans of control, and more personal coordination.

Four engineers from the technology cell of a company are required to work together for a certain time on a job till the job is completed. This is an example of a(n) _____.

A network structure uses information technologies to link with networks of ____ suppliers and service contractors.

An organization chart describes the _____ of work positions within an organization.

In Bill's organization, employees are encouraged to use their skills without restrictions, provide views and concepts, and independently select the best line of solutions. This information indicates that Bill's organization practices _____.

A(n) ____ emphasizes formal authority, order, fairness, and efficiency.

A matrix structure combines the functional and divisional approaches to create ____ cross-functional project teams.

Which of the following is true of managers with a self-enhancement bias?

Which of the following is true of tall structures?

Organizations that do not communicate, coordinate, or problem solve across functions have a functional silo problem.

Organization ____ is a system of tasks, reporting relationships, and communication linkages.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a matrix structure?

The best organizational design is the one that:

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