Question 1

With a divisional structure by customer,an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When developing an organizational chart,the top executive of the firm should be reserved for the title of president.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of conflict management and resolution,ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial,physical,human and technological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which phrase would most likely be incorporated into written objective statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximize 
B)  Minimize 
C)  10% increase 
D)  Adequate 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Maximize 
B)  Minimize 
C)  10% increase 
D)  Adequate 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture except:

Accepted Answer

A)  recruitment. 
B)  restructuring. 
C)  role modeling. 
D)  retrenchment. 
E)  redesigning physical spaces/facades. 
A)  recruitment. 
B)  restructuring. 
C)  role modeling. 
D)  retrenchment. 
E)  redesigning physical spaces/facades.

Question 7

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When developing an organizational chart,you should

Accepted Answer

A)  recommend dual titles for executives. 
B)  use the title "president" for the top person. 
C)  make sure that the chief financial officer is not at the same level as the chief operating officer. 
D)  have division presidents report to a chief operating officer. 
E)  have the controller or treasurer report directly to the president. 
A)  recommend dual titles for executives. 
B)  use the title "president" for the top person. 
C)  make sure that the chief financial officer is not at the same level as the chief operating officer. 
D)  have division presidents report to a chief operating officer. 
E)  have the controller or treasurer report directly to the president.

Question 9

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restructuring 
B)  Downsizing 
C)  Reengineering 
D)  Delayering 
E)  Benchmarking 
A)  Restructuring 
B)  Downsizing 
C)  Reengineering 
D)  Delayering 
E)  Benchmarking

Question 10

Which of these involves comparing a firm against the best firms in the industry on a wide variety of performance-related criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restructuring 
B)  Process redesign 
C)  Reengineering 
D)  Delayering 
E)  Benchmarking 
A)  Restructuring 
B)  Process redesign 
C)  Reengineering 
D)  Delayering 
E)  Benchmarking

Question 11

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______ is/are not a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Underprotection of resources 
B)  Organizational politics 
C)  Vague strategy targets 
D)  A reluctance to take risks 
E)  A lack of sufficient knowledge 
A)  Underprotection of resources 
B)  Organizational politics 
C)  Vague strategy targets 
D)  A reluctance to take risks 
E)  A lack of sufficient knowledge

Question 13

Discuss the do's and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Accepted Answer

Students analyzing strategic management

Question 14

Unlike strategy formulation,strategy implementation varies considerably among different types and sizes of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Strategy formulation requires coordination among a few individuals,but strategy implementation requires coordination among many.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What type of organizational structure do most small businesses follow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional structure by product 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Divisional structure by customer 
D)  Strategic business unit 
E)  Matrix structure 
A)  Divisional structure by product 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Divisional structure by customer 
D)  Strategic business unit 
E)  Matrix structure

Question 17

Which organizational structure has the disadvantage of ambiguous roles for senior executives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Strategic business unit 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Process 
A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Strategic business unit 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Process

Question 18

Discuss how work life/home life balance is being addressed by organizations.

Accepted Answer

Work/family strategies have become so po

Question 19

Strategists should strive to create a work environment in which change is recognized as necessary and beneficial so that individuals can more easily adapt to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Undesirable conduct such as distorting the records can be a result of overemphasis on achieving objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With a divisional structure by customer,an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

When developing an organizational chart,the top executive of the firm should be reserved for the title of president.

In the context of conflict management and resolution,ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial,physical,human and technological.

Which phrase would most likely be incorporated into written objective statements?

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture except:

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

When developing an organizational chart,you should

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

Which of these involves comparing a firm against the best firms in the industry on a wide variety of performance-related criteria?

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

_______ is/are not a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation.

Discuss the do's and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Unlike strategy formulation,strategy implementation varies considerably among different types and sizes of organizations.

Strategy formulation requires coordination among a few individuals,but strategy implementation requires coordination among many.

What type of organizational structure do most small businesses follow?

Which organizational structure has the disadvantage of ambiguous roles for senior executives?

Discuss how work life/home life balance is being addressed by organizations.

Strategists should strive to create a work environment in which change is recognized as necessary and beneficial so that individuals can more easily adapt to change.

Undesirable conduct such as distorting the records can be a result of overemphasis on achieving objectives.

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

With a divisional structure by customer,an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

When developing an organizational chart,the top executive of the firm should be reserved for the title of president.

In the context of conflict management and resolution,ignoring the problem in the hopes that the conflict will resolve itself is classified as a defusion technique.

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial,physical,human and technological.

Which phrase would most likely be incorporated into written objective statements?

All of the following are ways and means for altering an organization's culture except:

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

When developing an organizational chart,you should

What action involves reconfiguring or redesigning work,jobs and processes for the purpose of improving costs,quality,service and speed?

Which of these involves comparing a firm against the best firms in the industry on a wide variety of performance-related criteria?

The focus of restructuring is changing the way work is actually carried out.

_______ is/are not a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation.

Discuss the do's and don'ts in developing organizational charts.

Unlike strategy formulation,strategy implementation varies considerably among different types and sizes of organizations.

Strategy formulation requires coordination among a few individuals,but strategy implementation requires coordination among many.

What type of organizational structure do most small businesses follow?

Which organizational structure has the disadvantage of ambiguous roles for senior executives?

Discuss how work life/home life balance is being addressed by organizations.

Strategists should strive to create a work environment in which change is recognized as necessary and beneficial so that individuals can more easily adapt to change.

Undesirable conduct such as distorting the records can be a result of overemphasis on achieving objectives.

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