Question 1

Self-directed teams are the fundamental work unit in highly organic organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

E-business and through the use of computer-based manufacturing technologies are two ways companies produce and distribute desirable goods and services more efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Mintzberg's five basic parts of an organization include all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrative support 
B)  Management 
C)  Technical support 
D)  Computer infrastructure 
A)  Administrative support 
B)  Management 
C)  Technical support 
D)  Computer infrastructure D

Question 4

AT ABC Company, employees are encouraged to take care of problems by working with one another and with customers, using their discretion to make decisions. ABC Company is a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized 
B)  centralized 
C)  mechanistic 
D)  sustainable 
A)  decentralized 
B)  centralized 
C)  mechanistic 
D)  sustainable

Question 5

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Size 
B)  Goals 
C)  Organizational technology 
D)  Culture 
A)  Size 
B)  Goals 
C)  Organizational technology 
D)  Culture

Question 6

The importance of organizations includes all of the following concepts except:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating value for owners, customers, and employees. 
B)  establishing important relationships with the government. 
C)  facilitating innovation. 
D)  bringing together resources for achieving desired goals and outcomes. 
A)  creating value for owners, customers, and employees. 
B)  establishing important relationships with the government. 
C)  facilitating innovation. 
D)  bringing together resources for achieving desired goals and outcomes.

Question 7

The study of organizational behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  different from the study of organization theory because of a different focus. 
B)  the same thing as the study of organization theory. 
C)  an "umbrella" that encompasses the study of organization theory. 
D)  a subset of organization theory. 
A)  different from the study of organization theory because of a different focus. 
B)  the same thing as the study of organization theory. 
C)  an "umbrella" that encompasses the study of organization theory. 
D)  a subset of organization theory.

Question 8

Describe the distinction between closed and open systems.

Accepted Answer

Closed systems and open systems are two

Question 9

The technical core refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the computer hardware that runs information processing in the organization. 
B)  the people who do the basic work of the organization, producing product and service outputs. 
C)  administrators who run the organization. 
D)  top management that has been promoted from within and thereby knows the inner core of organizational processes. 
A)  the computer hardware that runs information processing in the organization. 
B)  the people who do the basic work of the organization, producing product and service outputs. 
C)  administrators who run the organization. 
D)  top management that has been promoted from within and thereby knows the inner core of organizational processes.

Question 10

The administrative support function is a distinct function, responsible for directing and coordinating other parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A closed system must interact with the environment in order to survive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The nine contingency and structural dimensions are not dependent on each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the seven reasons organizations exist.

Accepted Answer

1. To achieve specific goals and objecti

Question 14

Describe the difference between formalization and specialization. Is it possible for an organization to be high in one and low in the other or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

Formalization and specialization are two

Question 15

The Salvation Army, the World Wildlife Fund, and Save the Children Foundation are nonprofit organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Today, some companies are cooperating with their competitors, sharing information and technology to their mutual advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Define and describe how scientific management should be used.

Accepted Answer

Scientific management, also known as Tay

Question 18

Which of the following provides labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contextual dimensions 
B)  Contingency analysis 
C)  Organizational dynamics 
D)  Structural dimensions 
A)  Contextual dimensions 
B)  Contingency analysis 
C)  Organizational dynamics 
D)  Structural dimensions

Question 19

Henry Mintzberg suggests that there are five parts to every organization. List and describe each of these five parts.

Accepted Answer

Henry Mintzberg suggests that there are

Question 20

The size of an organization is typically measured by the number of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Self-directed teams are the fundamental work unit in highly organic organizations.

E-business and through the use of computer-based manufacturing technologies are two ways companies produce and distribute desirable goods and services more efficiently.

Mintzberg's five basic parts of an organization include all except which of the following?

AT ABC Company, employees are encouraged to take care of problems by working with one another and with customers, using their discretion to make decisions. ABC Company is a _____ organization.

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

The importance of organizations includes all of the following concepts except:

The study of organizational behavior is:

Describe the distinction between closed and open systems.

The technical core refers to:

The administrative support function is a distinct function, responsible for directing and coordinating other parts of the organization.

A closed system must interact with the environment in order to survive.

The nine contingency and structural dimensions are not dependent on each other.

List the seven reasons organizations exist.

Describe the difference between formalization and specialization. Is it possible for an organization to be high in one and low in the other or vice versa?

The Salvation Army, the World Wildlife Fund, and Save the Children Foundation are nonprofit organizations.

Today, some companies are cooperating with their competitors, sharing information and technology to their mutual advantage.

Define and describe how scientific management should be used.

Which of the following provides labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization?

Henry Mintzberg suggests that there are five parts to every organization. List and describe each of these five parts.

The size of an organization is typically measured by the number of employees.

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 1: Organizations and Organization Theory

Self-directed teams are the fundamental work unit in highly organic organizations.

E-business and through the use of computer-based manufacturing technologies are two ways companies produce and distribute desirable goods and services more efficiently.

Mintzberg's five basic parts of an organization include all except which of the following?

AT ABC Company, employees are encouraged to take care of problems by working with one another and with customers, using their discretion to make decisions. ABC Company is a _____ organization.

_____ refers to the tools, techniques, and actions used to transform inputs into outputs.

The importance of organizations includes all of the following concepts except:

The study of organizational behavior is:

Describe the distinction between closed and open systems.

The technical core refers to:

The administrative support function is a distinct function, responsible for directing and coordinating other parts of the organization.

A closed system must interact with the environment in order to survive.

The nine contingency and structural dimensions are not dependent on each other.

List the seven reasons organizations exist.

Describe the difference between formalization and specialization. Is it possible for an organization to be high in one and low in the other or vice versa?

The Salvation Army, the World Wildlife Fund, and Save the Children Foundation are nonprofit organizations.

Today, some companies are cooperating with their competitors, sharing information and technology to their mutual advantage.

Define and describe how scientific management should be used.

Which of the following provides labels to describe the internal characteristics of an organization?

Henry Mintzberg suggests that there are five parts to every organization. List and describe each of these five parts.

The size of an organization is typically measured by the number of employees.

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters