Question 1

How does a centralized organization differ from a decentralized organization?

Accepted Answer

In a centralized organization,most decis

Question 2

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the "job" of a firm is broken down into smaller jobs,managers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fragment the task 
B)  specialize the job 
C)  respond to the job 
D)  control the job 
A)  fragment the task 
B)  specialize the job 
C)  respond to the job 
D)  control the job

Question 4

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and describe the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Accepted Answer

Most firms rely on one of four basic for

Question 5

Groups of operating employees empowered to plan and organize their own work and to perform that work with a minimum of supervision are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  task forces 
B)  standing committees 
C)  work teams 
D)  division committees 
A)  task forces 
B)  standing committees 
C)  work teams 
D)  division committees

Question 6

Intrapreneuring attempts to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility found in large,bureaucratic structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizational structure is the specification of the jobs to be done within an organization and the ways in which those jobs relate to one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Might the delegation process be carried out any differently at FedEx than at any other organization? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No.The delegation process is l

Question 9

How did PepsiCo restructure its organization in response to internal and external challenges?

Accepted Answer

To help offset the effects of the econom

Question 10

The matrix form of organizational structure was pioneered by NASA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Procter and Gamble has Baby Care,Beauty Care,Health Care,and Home and Fabric Care divisions in its U.S.operations.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  product departmentalization 
B)  customer departmentalization 
C)  process departmentalization 
D)  geographic departmentalization 
A)  product departmentalization 
B)  customer departmentalization 
C)  process departmentalization 
D)  geographic departmentalization

Question 12

What is the difference between specialization and departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

Specialization refers to break

Question 13

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility is the duty to

Question 14

Semiconductor giant Intel recently reorganized from two business units into five,each focusing on different product types.Intel uses the divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Centralized authority is commonly found in companies that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  face stable, predictable environments 
B)  face unstable, unpredictable environments 
C)  are very large in size 
D)  must be responsive to change 
A)  face stable, predictable environments 
B)  face unstable, unpredictable environments 
C)  are very large in size 
D)  must be responsive to change

Question 16

When each department targets a specific customer category,departmentalization occurs along ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional lines 
B)  customer lines 
C)  product lines 
D)  process lines 
A)  functional lines 
B)  customer lines 
C)  product lines 
D)  process lines

Question 17

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Short Case Scenario 6-1
Steffi Graf has assumed leadership of Ace Products after many years of loyal service. Ace Products is an international manufacturer of copiers, printers, and fax machines. Historically, their customers have fallen into four groups: hospitals, small businesses, airlines, and state and local governments. After talking with her daughter, who has just completed her business degree, Steffi is beginning to wonder if reorganizing would benefit Ace Products. The organization chart shows that there is a Vice-President of Manufacturing, Vice-President of Accounting and Finance, and a Vice-President of Marketing; they all report to the President of Ace Products.
-Describe staff authority at Ace Products.

Accepted Answer

Staff authority is based on special expe

Question 19

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.The company has a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process 
A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process

Question 20

Johnson and Johnson uses ________ departmentalization within each of its divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic 
B)  process 
C)  functional 
D)  product 
A)  geographic 
B)  process 
C)  functional 
D)  product

How does a centralized organization differ from a decentralized organization?

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

When the "job" of a firm is broken down into smaller jobs,managers ________.

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and describe the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Groups of operating employees empowered to plan and organize their own work and to perform that work with a minimum of supervision are referred to as ________.

Intrapreneuring attempts to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility found in large,bureaucratic structures.

Organizational structure is the specification of the jobs to be done within an organization and the ways in which those jobs relate to one another.

Might the delegation process be carried out any differently at FedEx than at any other organization? Explain.

How did PepsiCo restructure its organization in response to internal and external challenges?

The matrix form of organizational structure was pioneered by NASA.

Procter and Gamble has Baby Care,Beauty Care,Health Care,and Home and Fabric Care divisions in its U.S.operations.This is an example of ________.

What is the difference between specialization and departmentalization?

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Semiconductor giant Intel recently reorganized from two business units into five,each focusing on different product types.Intel uses the divisional structure.

Centralized authority is commonly found in companies that ________.

When each department targets a specific customer category,departmentalization occurs along ________.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.The company has a ________ structure.

Johnson and Johnson uses ________ departmentalization within each of its divisions.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

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Exam 6: Organizing the Business

How does a centralized organization differ from a decentralized organization?

An international organization is one in which traditional boundaries and structures are minimized or eliminated altogether.

When the "job" of a firm is broken down into smaller jobs,managers ________.

Explain the differences among functional,divisional,matrix,and international organizational structures and describe the most popular new forms of organizational design.

Groups of operating employees empowered to plan and organize their own work and to perform that work with a minimum of supervision are referred to as ________.

Intrapreneuring attempts to create and maintain the innovation and flexibility found in large,bureaucratic structures.

Organizational structure is the specification of the jobs to be done within an organization and the ways in which those jobs relate to one another.

Might the delegation process be carried out any differently at FedEx than at any other organization? Explain.

How did PepsiCo restructure its organization in response to internal and external challenges?

The matrix form of organizational structure was pioneered by NASA.

Procter and Gamble has Baby Care,Beauty Care,Health Care,and Home and Fabric Care divisions in its U.S.operations.This is an example of ________.

What is the difference between specialization and departmentalization?

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Semiconductor giant Intel recently reorganized from two business units into five,each focusing on different product types.Intel uses the divisional structure.

Centralized authority is commonly found in companies that ________.

When each department targets a specific customer category,departmentalization occurs along ________.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

Thomas Corp.has three basic departments: children's books,games,and toys.The company has a ________ structure.

Johnson and Johnson uses ________ departmentalization within each of its divisions.

The U.S.Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Managing Finances

Filters