Question 1

Which type of structure do new or young organisations typically have?

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  pre-bureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  functional structure 
C)  bureaucratic structure 
D)  pre-bureaucratic structure 
E)  lattice structure

Question 2

____________________ of ____________________ refers to the way the organisation's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ of ____________________ refers to the way...

Question 3

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy are not given an opportunity to participate in decision making, authority is

Accepted Answer

A)  centralised. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  specialised. 
D)  flexible. 
E)  decentralised. 
A)  centralised. 
B)  efficient. 
C)  specialised. 
D)  flexible. 
E)  decentralised.

Question 4

Span of control is the degree to which rules and procedures shape employees' jobs and activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A virtual organisation may not even have a permanent office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the definition, advantages and disadvantages of matrix structure.Use examples to explain when it would be worse and when it would be better to use than lattice structure.

Accepted Answer

Employees reporting to both a project or

Question 7

The system of reporting relationships in the organisation, from the first level up through to the president or CEO, is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  informal communication channels. 
B)  hierarchy. 
C)  bureaucracy. 
D)  administrative interdependence. 
E)  formal communication channels. 
A)  informal communication channels. 
B)  hierarchy. 
C)  bureaucracy. 
D)  administrative interdependence. 
E)  formal communication channels.

Question 8

Smaller organisations with low standardisation, total centralisation and mostly one-on-one communication have a

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  bureaucratic structure. 
D)  pre-bureaucratic structure. 
E)  lattice structure. 
A)  matrix structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  bureaucratic structure. 
D)  pre-bureaucratic structure. 
E)  lattice structure.

Question 9

Large organisations tend to be _________ than small organisations.

Accepted Answer

A)  more flexible 
B)  less centralised 
C)  less bureaucratic 
D)  more bureaucratic 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  more flexible 
B)  less centralised 
C)  less bureaucratic 
D)  more bureaucratic 
E)  None of these are correct.

Question 10

A centralised organisation concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_________ organisations are flexible and decentralised, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organic 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic 
A)  Organic 
B)  Mechanistic 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Simple 
E)  Bureaucratic

Question 12

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organisation structure is decentralised, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Departmentalisation by customer is based heavily on geography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When an organisational restructuring results in fewer employees, which of the following is NOT a common effect on the employees who remain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased turnover intention 
B)  Increased stress 
C)  Increased motivation 
D)  Decreased commitment 
E)  All of these are common effects. 
A)  Increased turnover intention 
B)  Increased stress 
C)  Increased motivation 
D)  Decreased commitment 
E)  All of these are common effects.

Question 15

Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates.
a.Shah's organisation consists entirely of permanent project groups that report only to their project leader.
b.In Niresh's organisation, when a project comes up, a cross-level and cross-functional team is formed to tackle it.Once the project ends, the team dissolves.
c.One of the most stressful things about Elize's job is that her two bosses - her functional manager and her project manager - often give her conflicting instructions.When she points this out, they engage in bitter power struggles.
d.Marinda's organisation is actually a collection of autonomous organisations.She spends a lot of her time coordinating the activities of the various organisations to which she contracts out her organisational functions.
e.Tshepo just founded a new organisation and does most of the tasks himself with a few friends.He also makes nearly all of the decisions for the organisation.
f.The company Samara works for is made up of departments consisting of people who do similar activities.
g.As Thea's company grows, she increases the division of labour, standardisation of work procedures and written rules in order to manage the increasing number of employees more effectively.
-Matrix structure

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each scenario with the type of...

Question 16

Which type of production relies the most heavily on employee talent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unit production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Continuous production 
D)  A primary production system 
E)  A matrix structure 
A)  Unit production 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Continuous production 
D)  A primary production system 
E)  A matrix structure

Question 17

Grouping employees by ___________ is similar to grouping them by output, except that the focus is on specific job tasks rather than on what the final product is.

Accepted Answer

A)  work process 
B)  employee knowledge and skills 
C)  business function 
D)  client 
E)  location 
A)  work process 
B)  employee knowledge and skills 
C)  business function 
D)  client 
E)  location

Question 18

Centralisation is the system of reporting relationships in the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Large organisations tend to have a _________ hierarchy and _________ specialisation than small organisations.

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller, more 
B)  smaller, less 
C)  greater, more 
D)  greater, less 
E)  none of these 
A)  smaller, more 
B)  smaller, less 
C)  greater, more 
D)  greater, less 
E)  none of these

Question 20

Define centralisation and decentralisation, and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

Accepted Answer

When organisations are first formed, the

Which type of structure do new or young organisations typically have?

of refers to the way the organisation's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy are not given an opportunity to participate in decision making, authority is

Span of control is the degree to which rules and procedures shape employees' jobs and activities.

A virtual organisation may not even have a permanent office.

Discuss the definition, advantages and disadvantages of matrix structure.Use examples to explain when it would be worse and when it would be better to use than lattice structure.

The system of reporting relationships in the organisation, from the first level up through to the president or CEO, is known as

Smaller organisations with low standardisation, total centralisation and mostly one-on-one communication have a

Large organisations tend to be _________ than small organisations.

A centralised organisation concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

_________ organisations are flexible and decentralised, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organisation structure is decentralised, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Departmentalisation by customer is based heavily on geography.

When an organisational restructuring results in fewer employees, which of the following is NOT a common effect on the employees who remain?

Which type of production relies the most heavily on employee talent?

Grouping employees by ___________ is similar to grouping them by output, except that the focus is on specific job tasks rather than on what the final product is.

Centralisation is the system of reporting relationships in the organisation.

Large organisations tend to have a _ hierarchy and _ specialisation than small organisations.

Define centralisation and decentralisation, and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

An Overview of Organisational Behaviour

The Changing Environment of Organisations

Individual Characteristics

Individual Values, Perceptions and Reactions

Motivating Behaviour

Motivating Behaviour With Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Modern Leadership Approaches

Power, Influence and Politics

Organisation Culture

Change Management

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Exam 14: Organisation Structure and Design

Which type of structure do new or young organisations typically have?

____________________ of ____________________ refers to the way the organisation's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

When individuals or groups throughout the hierarchy are not given an opportunity to participate in decision making, authority is

Span of control is the degree to which rules and procedures shape employees' jobs and activities.

A virtual organisation may not even have a permanent office.

Discuss the definition, advantages and disadvantages of matrix structure.Use examples to explain when it would be worse and when it would be better to use than lattice structure.

The system of reporting relationships in the organisation, from the first level up through to the president or CEO, is known as

Smaller organisations with low standardisation, total centralisation and mostly one-on-one communication have a

Large organisations tend to be _________ than small organisations.

A centralised organisation concentrates decision making at the top of its hierarchy.

_________ organisations are flexible and decentralised, have open communication channels, and focus on adaptability in helping employees accomplish their goals.

If there is much employee participation in decision making, the organisation structure is decentralised, regardless of the nature of the decisions being made.

Departmentalisation by customer is based heavily on geography.

When an organisational restructuring results in fewer employees, which of the following is NOT a common effect on the employees who remain?

Which type of production relies the most heavily on employee talent?

Grouping employees by ___________ is similar to grouping them by output, except that the focus is on specific job tasks rather than on what the final product is.

Centralisation is the system of reporting relationships in the organisation.

Large organisations tend to have a _________ hierarchy and _________ specialisation than small organisations.

Define centralisation and decentralisation, and discuss the circumstances in which each is more desirable.

An Overview of Organisational Behaviour

The Changing Environment of Organisations

Individual Characteristics

Individual Values, Perceptions and Reactions

Motivating Behaviour

Motivating Behaviour With Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Conflict and Negotiation

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Modern Leadership Approaches

Power, Influence and Politics

Organisation Culture

Change Management

Filters

of refers to the way the organisation's work is separated into different jobs to be done by different people.

Large organisations tend to have a _ hierarchy and _ specialisation than small organisations.