Question 1

The matrix organization structure:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduces organizational conflict. 
B)  Permits the unity of command principle. 
C)  Allows the organization to respond rapidly to change. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Reduces organizational conflict. 
B)  Permits the unity of command principle. 
C)  Allows the organization to respond rapidly to change. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

The number of people a given manager directly supervises is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chain of command. 
B)  Span of management. 
C)  Unity of command. 
D)  Span of authority. 
A)  Chain of command. 
B)  Span of management. 
C)  Unity of command. 
D)  Span of authority.

Question 3

The ____ approach permits open communication among the relevant functional specialists.

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix. 
B)  Partnering. 
C)  Ethics. 
D)  Advisory. 
A)  Matrix. 
B)  Partnering. 
C)  Ethics. 
D)  Advisory.

Question 4

Decentralized structures have more management levels than centralized structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the wagon wheel organizational structure, customers are on the outer rim and top management is at the center, the hub.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A narrow span of management is needed by middle managers because they must spend much of their time in long-range planning and working with outside interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the difference between centralization and decentralization.What drives some organizations to become decentralized?

Accepted Answer

In a centralized organization, upper man

Question 8

Conflict between line and staff personnel often develops because of overlapping authority and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

They carry out the primary activities of a business.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line personnel. 
B)  Functional personnel. 
C)  Staff personnel. 
D)  Upper level management. 
A)  Line personnel. 
B)  Functional personnel. 
C)  Staff personnel. 
D)  Upper level management.

Question 10

Describe what matrix departmentalization is, and some of the advantages of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

Matrix departmentalization is a hybrid t

Question 11

Wide spans of management save the company money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The matrix organization structure:

The number of people a given manager directly supervises is called the:

The ____ approach permits open communication among the relevant functional specialists.

Decentralized structures have more management levels than centralized structures.

In the wagon wheel organizational structure, customers are on the outer rim and top management is at the center, the hub.

A narrow span of management is needed by middle managers because they must spend much of their time in long-range planning and working with outside interest groups.

Describe the difference between centralization and decentralization.What drives some organizations to become decentralized?

Conflict between line and staff personnel often develops because of overlapping authority and responsibility.

They carry out the primary activities of a business.

Describe what matrix departmentalization is, and some of the advantages of a matrix structure.

Wide spans of management save the company money.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

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Exam 4: Fundamentals of Organizing

The matrix organization structure:

The number of people a given manager directly supervises is called the:

The ____ approach permits open communication among the relevant functional specialists.

Decentralized structures have more management levels than centralized structures.

In the wagon wheel organizational structure, customers are on the outer rim and top management is at the center, the hub.

A narrow span of management is needed by middle managers because they must spend much of their time in long-range planning and working with outside interest groups.

Describe the difference between centralization and decentralization.What drives some organizations to become decentralized?

Conflict between line and staff personnel often develops because of overlapping authority and responsibility.

They carry out the primary activities of a business.

Describe what matrix departmentalization is, and some of the advantages of a matrix structure.

Wide spans of management save the company money.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Fundamentals of Planning

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Filters