Question 1

A decrease in production quality is a possible latent functional consequence of production quantity quotas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A key part of self-control management under management by objectives (MBO) was the quick availability of performance information for each manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An organization that has decision authority at upper organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization that has decision authority at...

Question 4

A negative unintended consequence of an organizational intervention is a(n) ______________.

Accepted Answer

latent dysfunction o

Question 5

The principle of the division of labor applies only to tasks done by individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The discipline of organizational theory draws primarily from

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociology. 
B)  Social psychology. 
C)  Industrial psychology. 
D)  Political science. 
A)  Sociology. 
B)  Social psychology. 
C)  Industrial psychology. 
D)  Political science.

Question 7

Two management functions in the theory of administration (Fayol) are ______________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

planning, organizing

Question 8

Networks of organizations and individuals linked by technology are ______________.

Accepted Answer

virtual or

Question 9

When organizational scientists study political behavior in organizations, they likely draw from the discipline of

Accepted Answer

A)  Sociology of work. 
B)  Anthropology. 
C)  Psychology. 
D)  Political science. 
A)  Sociology of work. 
B)  Anthropology. 
C)  Psychology. 
D)  Political science.

Question 10

An early view of leadership (Follett) proposed that it had which of the following features?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaders have visions of the future. 
B)  Leaders know the technical parts of their jobs. 
C)  Leaders develop their subordinates to become leaders. 
D)  All answers are correct. 
A)  Leaders have visions of the future. 
B)  Leaders know the technical parts of their jobs. 
C)  Leaders develop their subordinates to become leaders. 
D)  All answers are correct.

Question 11

Managers who perform the five management functions described by the theory of administration (Fayol) were associated with higher-performing work units or organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One prediction (Drucker) sees _______________ becoming less important than ______________ in the future.

Accepted Answer

domestic m

Question 13

Two disciplines that contribute to organizational design are ______________ and ______________.

Accepted Answer

sociology, anthropol

Question 14

Which of the following is not an organization characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  A system of five or more people. 
B)  Cooperation. 
C)  Goal orientation. 
D)  Authority relationships. 
A)  A system of five or more people. 
B)  Cooperation. 
C)  Goal orientation. 
D)  Authority relationships.

Question 15

The discipline concerned with understanding organizational design is

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational behavior. 
B)  Organizational theory. 
C)  Sociology of organizations. 
D)  Sociology of work. 
A)  Organizational behavior. 
B)  Organizational theory. 
C)  Sociology of organizations. 
D)  Sociology of work.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a future prediction made in Peter Drucker's observations?

Accepted Answer

A)  There will be increased use of alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures, globally. 
B)  The management challenge is to view change as a threat, not an opportunity. 
C)  There will be a compelling need to decentralize organizations. 
D)  World markets will become more important than domestic markets. 
A)  There will be increased use of alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures, globally. 
B)  The management challenge is to view change as a threat, not an opportunity. 
C)  There will be a compelling need to decentralize organizations. 
D)  World markets will become more important than domestic markets.

Question 17

A manifest functional consequence is a positive result for an organization that a person intends to happen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following observations or definitions from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard) is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations are consciously coordinated systems of two or more persons. 
B)  Organizations offer people inducements in exchange for their contributions to get them to join and stay with the organization. 
C)  People execute orders that fall within their zone of indifference without any thought or question. 
D)  All answers are correct. 
A)  Organizations are consciously coordinated systems of two or more persons. 
B)  Organizations offer people inducements in exchange for their contributions to get them to join and stay with the organization. 
C)  People execute orders that fall within their zone of indifference without any thought or question. 
D)  All answers are correct.

Question 19

Scholars do not perceive the division of labor (Adam Smith) as an important part of classical organizational theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following concepts does not come from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation to perform. 
B)  Inducements-contributions balance. 
C)  Integration of desires. 
D)  Motivation to participate. 
A)  Motivation to perform. 
B)  Inducements-contributions balance. 
C)  Integration of desires. 
D)  Motivation to participate.

A decrease in production quality is a possible latent functional consequence of production quantity quotas.

A key part of self-control management under management by objectives (MBO) was the quick availability of performance information for each manager.

An organization that has decision authority at upper organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

A negative unintended consequence of an organizational intervention is a(n) ______________.

The principle of the division of labor applies only to tasks done by individuals.

The discipline of organizational theory draws primarily from

Two management functions in the theory of administration (Fayol) are and .

Networks of organizations and individuals linked by technology are ______________.

When organizational scientists study political behavior in organizations, they likely draw from the discipline of

An early view of leadership (Follett) proposed that it had which of the following features?

Managers who perform the five management functions described by the theory of administration (Fayol) were associated with higher-performing work units or organizations.

One prediction (Drucker) sees _ becoming less important than in the future.

Two disciplines that contribute to organizational design are and .

Which of the following is not an organization characteristic?

The discipline concerned with understanding organizational design is

Which of the following is not a future prediction made in Peter Drucker's observations?

A manifest functional consequence is a positive result for an organization that a person intends to happen.

Which of the following observations or definitions from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard) is correct?

Scholars do not perceive the division of labor (Adam Smith) as an important part of classical organizational theory.

Which of the following concepts does not come from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

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Exam 1: Introduction and Historical Background

A decrease in production quality is a possible latent functional consequence of production quantity quotas.

A key part of self-control management under management by objectives (MBO) was the quick availability of performance information for each manager.

An organization that has decision authority at upper organizational levels is a(n) ______________ organization.

A negative unintended consequence of an organizational intervention is a(n) ______________.

The principle of the division of labor applies only to tasks done by individuals.

The discipline of organizational theory draws primarily from

Two management functions in the theory of administration (Fayol) are ______________ and ______________.

Networks of organizations and individuals linked by technology are ______________.

When organizational scientists study political behavior in organizations, they likely draw from the discipline of

An early view of leadership (Follett) proposed that it had which of the following features?

Managers who perform the five management functions described by the theory of administration (Fayol) were associated with higher-performing work units or organizations.

One prediction (Drucker) sees _______________ becoming less important than ______________ in the future.

Two disciplines that contribute to organizational design are ______________ and ______________.

Which of the following is not an organization characteristic?

The discipline concerned with understanding organizational design is

Which of the following is not a future prediction made in Peter Drucker's observations?

A manifest functional consequence is a positive result for an organization that a person intends to happen.

Which of the following observations or definitions from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard) is correct?

Scholars do not perceive the division of labor (Adam Smith) as an important part of classical organizational theory.

Which of the following concepts does not come from The Functions of the Executive (Barnard)?

The Context of Modern Organizations Diversity, Quality, Technology, International

Ethics and Behavior in Organizations

Organizational Culture

Perception, Attitudes, and Personality

Organizational Socialization

Motivation: Need Theories

Motivation: Cognitive and Behavioral Theories and Techniques

Intrinsic Rewards and Job Design

Groups and Intergroup Processes

Conflict in Organizations

Leadership and Management

Communication Processes

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Processes

Power and Political Behavior

Stress in Organizations

Organizational Design

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Two management functions in the theory of administration (Fayol) are and .

One prediction (Drucker) sees _ becoming less important than in the future.

Two disciplines that contribute to organizational design are and .