Question 1

Considerable time and effort should be devoted to assuring objectives are well conceived because they represent the basis for

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring progress toward long-term objectives. 
B)  establishing divisional priorities. 
C)  allocating resources. 
D)  evaluating managers. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  monitoring progress toward long-term objectives. 
B)  establishing divisional priorities. 
C)  allocating resources. 
D)  evaluating managers. 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

Production processes typically constitute less than 50 percent of a firm's total assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the three commonly used strategies or approaches for implementing changes in an organization? Give an advantage and/or disadvantage for each type of approach.

Accepted Answer

Although there are various approaches for implementing changes,three commonly used strategies are a force change strategy,an educative change strategy and a rational or self-interest change strategy.A force change strategy involves giving orders and enforcing those orders; this strategy has the advantage of being fast,but low commitment and high resistance plague it.An educative change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change; the disadvantage of an educative change strategy is that implementation becomes slow and difficult.However,this type of strategy evokes greater commitment and less resistance than does the force change strategy.Finally,a rational or self-interest change strategy is one that attempts to convince individuals the change is to their personal advantage.When this appeal is successful,strategy implementation can be relatively easy.

Question 4

Recruitment,promotion,and mentoring are ways to alter an organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A dual bonus system based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives is becoming common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the stated reason for Boeing's firing of CEO Harry Stonecipher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor company performance 
B)  Enforcing discriminatory hiring practices 
C)  Having an extramarital affair 
D)  Stealing from the company 
E)  Exorbitant use of company planes 
A)  Poor company performance 
B)  Enforcing discriminatory hiring practices 
C)  Having an extramarital affair 
D)  Stealing from the company 
E)  Exorbitant use of company planes

Question 8

Strategists should strive to preserve,emphasize,and build upon aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a divisional organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A divisional structure has some clear ad

Question 10

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets,which,if exceeded,result in bonuses for all members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit sharing 
B)  Bonus system 
C)  Salary 
D)  Gain sharing 
E)  Hourly wage system 
A)  Profit sharing 
B)  Bonus system 
C)  Salary 
D)  Gain sharing 
E)  Hourly wage system

Question 12

Just-in-time describes

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing strategies just before bankruptcy. 
B)  delivering materials just as they are needed. 
C)  a scheduling method for meetings. 
D)  a personnel planning method. 
E)  a process for improving quality. 
A)  implementing strategies just before bankruptcy. 
B)  delivering materials just as they are needed. 
C)  a scheduling method for meetings. 
D)  a personnel planning method. 
E)  a process for improving quality.

Question 13

The work/family issue is strictly a women's issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Restructuring is also referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  reengineering. 
B)  delayering. 
C)  diversifying. 
D)  upsizing. 
E)  integrating. 
A)  reengineering. 
B)  delayering. 
C)  diversifying. 
D)  upsizing. 
E)  integrating.

Question 15

There are four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.What are these four ways? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The four basic ways a divisionally struc

Question 16

Strategy formulation

Accepted Answer

A)  is managing forces during the action. 
B)  requires coordination among a few individuals. 
C)  is primarily an operational process. 
D)  requires special motivation and leadership skills. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  is managing forces during the action. 
B)  requires coordination among a few individuals. 
C)  is primarily an operational process. 
D)  requires special motivation and leadership skills. 
E)  all of the above

Question 17

A functional structure can be effective at limiting short-term and narrow thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Annual objectives are key components in the strategic-management process because they dictate how resources will be allocated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List four major reasons annual objectives are essential for strategy implementation.

Accepted Answer

Annual objectives are essential for stra

Question 20

Organizational change today should be viewed as a project or event rather than as a continuous project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Considerable time and effort should be devoted to assuring objectives are well conceived because they represent the basis for

Production processes typically constitute less than 50 percent of a firm's total assets.

What are the three commonly used strategies or approaches for implementing changes in an organization? Give an advantage and/or disadvantage for each type of approach.

Recruitment,promotion,and mentoring are ways to alter an organization's culture.

A dual bonus system based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives is becoming common.

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

What is the stated reason for Boeing's firing of CEO Harry Stonecipher?

Strategists should strive to preserve,emphasize,and build upon aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a divisional organizational structure?

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets,which,if exceeded,result in bonuses for all members?

Just-in-time describes

The work/family issue is strictly a women's issue.

Restructuring is also referred to as

There are four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.What are these four ways? Give an example of each.

Strategy formulation

A functional structure can be effective at limiting short-term and narrow thinking.

Annual objectives are key components in the strategic-management process because they dictate how resources will be allocated.

List four major reasons annual objectives are essential for strategy implementation.

Organizational change today should be viewed as a project or event rather than as a continuous project.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Finance/Accounting, R&D, and MIS Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics/Social Responsibility/Environmental Sustainability

Global/International Issues

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Exam 7: Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues

Considerable time and effort should be devoted to assuring objectives are well conceived because they represent the basis for

Production processes typically constitute less than 50 percent of a firm's total assets.

What are the three commonly used strategies or approaches for implementing changes in an organization? Give an advantage and/or disadvantage for each type of approach.

Recruitment,promotion,and mentoring are ways to alter an organization's culture.

A dual bonus system based on both annual objectives and long-term objectives is becoming common.

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

What is the stated reason for Boeing's firing of CEO Harry Stonecipher?

Strategists should strive to preserve,emphasize,and build upon aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a divisional organizational structure?

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets,which,if exceeded,result in bonuses for all members?

Just-in-time describes

The work/family issue is strictly a women's issue.

Restructuring is also referred to as

There are four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.What are these four ways? Give an example of each.

Strategy formulation

A functional structure can be effective at limiting short-term and narrow thinking.

Annual objectives are key components in the strategic-management process because they dictate how resources will be allocated.

List four major reasons annual objectives are essential for strategy implementation.

Organizational change today should be viewed as a project or event rather than as a continuous project.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Finance/Accounting, R&D, and MIS Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics/Social Responsibility/Environmental Sustainability

Global/International Issues

Filters