Question 1

_____ represents the lowest level of interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pooled interdependence 
B)  Reciprocal interdependence 
C)  Sequential interdependence 
D)  Synergetic interdependence 
E)  Structural interdependence 
A)  Pooled interdependence 
B)  Reciprocal interdependence 
C)  Sequential interdependence 
D)  Synergetic interdependence 
E)  Structural interdependence A

Question 2

The _____ design is essentially a holding company that results from unrelated diversification.

Accepted Answer

A)  H-form 
B)  U-form 
C)  divisional 
D)  departmental 
E)  M-form 
A)  H-form 
B)  U-form 
C)  divisional 
D)  departmental 
E)  M-form A

Question 3

In _____, the output of one unit becomes the input for another in a serial fashion.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled interdependence 
B)  sequential interdependence 
C)  structural interdependence 
D)  total interdependence 
E)  reciprocal interdependence 
A)  pooled interdependence 
B)  sequential interdependence 
C)  structural interdependence 
D)  total interdependence 
E)  reciprocal interdependence B

Question 4

_____ is the degree to which the overall task of the organization is broken down and divided into smaller component parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job specialization 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Job enlargement 
E)  Task identity 
A)  Job specialization 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Job enlargement 
E)  Task identity

Question 5

Describe the three forms of interdependence among organizational units.

Accepted Answer

The three major forms of interdependence

Question 6

The _____ design is based on multiple businesses in related areas operating within a larger organizational framework.

Accepted Answer

A)  conglomerate 
B)  divisional 
C)  H-form 
D)  matrix 
E)  functional 
A)  conglomerate 
B)  divisional 
C)  H-form 
D)  matrix 
E)  functional

Question 7

At Heritage Chocolates, the raw materials are processed at a plant and then sent to the manufacturing plant. The manufactured chocolates are finally sent to the packaging plant. This scenario illustrates _____ at Heritage Chocolates.

Accepted Answer

A)  pooled interdependence 
B)  two-way interdependence 
C)  reciprocal interdependence 
D)  sequential interdependence 
E)  structural interdependence 
A)  pooled interdependence 
B)  two-way interdependence 
C)  reciprocal interdependence 
D)  sequential interdependence 
E)  structural interdependence

Question 8

At Libra Motors Inc. operations managers give availability information to the dealerships department. When the dealerships department has a specific order, it is sent to the operations department. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sequential interdependence 
B)  Product departmentalization 
C)  Pooled interdependence 
D)  Reciprocal interdependence 
E)  One-way interdependence 
A)  Sequential interdependence 
B)  Product departmentalization 
C)  Pooled interdependence 
D)  Reciprocal interdependence 
E)  One-way interdependence

Question 9

According to Weber, in a bureaucracy:

Accepted Answer

A)  there should not be any arbitrary dismissals. 
B)  there should be no rules and regulations. 
C)  promotions should not be given based on technical expertise. 
D)  there should not be a social distance between supervisors and subordinates. 
E)  there should be a chain of command. 
A)  there should not be any arbitrary dismissals. 
B)  there should be no rules and regulations. 
C)  promotions should not be given based on technical expertise. 
D)  there should not be a social distance between supervisors and subordinates. 
E)  there should be a chain of command.

Question 10

A(n) _____ organization is one with little or no formal structure.

Accepted Answer

virtual
A virtual or

Question 11

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter.
A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Helicopter pilots think what they do is important and exciting.

Accepted Answer

A) Skill variety 
B) Task identity 
C) Task significance 
D) Autonomy 
E) Feedback 
A) Skill variety 
B) Task identity 
C) Task significance 
D) Autonomy 
E) Feedback

Question 12

Alpha Electronics assembles different parts to make standardized laptops. Alpha Electronics uses _____ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation 
B)  mass-production 
C)  unit 
D)  continuous-process 
E)  small-batch 
A)  job rotation 
B)  mass-production 
C)  unit 
D)  continuous-process 
E)  small-batch

Question 13

A(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

Accepted Answer

A)  adhocracy 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  entropy 
D)  autocracy 
E)  theocracy 
A)  adhocracy 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  entropy 
D)  autocracy 
E)  theocracy

Question 14

The advantage of using the functional departmentalization approach is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  supervision is facilitated because an individual manager needs to be familiar with only a small set of skills. 
B)  the speed and effectiveness of decision making increase as the organization grows. 
C)  accountability and performance become easier to monitor. 
D)  employees get a better view of the total organization. 
E)  decision making becomes less bureaucratic as the organization grows. 
A)  supervision is facilitated because an individual manager needs to be familiar with only a small set of skills. 
B)  the speed and effectiveness of decision making increase as the organization grows. 
C)  accountability and performance become easier to monitor. 
D)  employees get a better view of the total organization. 
E)  decision making becomes less bureaucratic as the organization grows.

Question 15

The _____ of an organizational life cycle is characterized by growth and the expansion of organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  youth 
B)  birth 
C)  senescence 
D)  decline 
E)  divestiture 
A)  youth 
B)  birth 
C)  senescence 
D)  decline 
E)  divestiture

Question 16

According to Woodward, which of the following is true about the relationship between organization design and core technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizations using mass production technology tend to have the least level of specialization. 
B)  Organizations using continuous-process technologies tend to be the most bureaucratic. 
C)  Organizations with large-batch technologies tend to be more bureaucratic. 
D)  Continuous-process technology is the least complex of all other technologies. 
E)  Organizations using unit or small-batch technology are the most bureaucratic. 
A)  Organizations using mass production technology tend to have the least level of specialization. 
B)  Organizations using continuous-process technologies tend to be the most bureaucratic. 
C)  Organizations with large-batch technologies tend to be more bureaucratic. 
D)  Continuous-process technology is the least complex of all other technologies. 
E)  Organizations using unit or small-batch technology are the most bureaucratic.

Question 17

_____ is defined as the process of linking the activities of the various departments of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Specialization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Coordination 
E)  Delegation 
A)  Centralization 
B)  Specialization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Coordination 
E)  Delegation

Question 18

At Delta Corp. the manufacturing and design department frequently consults with the research and development department and the marketing and sales department regularly interacts with the manufacturing and design department. This scenario illustrates _____ at Delta.

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination 
B)  delegation 
C)  job rotation 
D)  job specialization 
E)  centralization 
A)  coordination 
B)  delegation 
C)  job rotation 
D)  job specialization 
E)  centralization

Question 19

Weber's perspective suggests that a(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

Accepted Answer

bureaucracy
A bureaucracy is a

Question 20

Describe the job characteristics approach to job design.

Accepted Answer

The job characteristics approach is an a

_____ represents the lowest level of interdependence.

The _____ design is essentially a holding company that results from unrelated diversification.

In _____, the output of one unit becomes the input for another in a serial fashion.

_____ is the degree to which the overall task of the organization is broken down and divided into smaller component parts.

Describe the three forms of interdependence among organizational units.

The _____ design is based on multiple businesses in related areas operating within a larger organizational framework.

At Heritage Chocolates, the raw materials are processed at a plant and then sent to the manufacturing plant. The manufactured chocolates are finally sent to the packaging plant. This scenario illustrates _____ at Heritage Chocolates.

At Libra Motors Inc. operations managers give availability information to the dealerships department. When the dealerships department has a specific order, it is sent to the operations department. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the scenario?

According to Weber, in a bureaucracy:

A(n) _____ organization is one with little or no formal structure.

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Helicopter pilots think what they do is important and exciting.

Alpha Electronics assembles different parts to make standardized laptops. Alpha Electronics uses _____ technology.

A(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

The advantage of using the functional departmentalization approach is that:

The _____ of an organizational life cycle is characterized by growth and the expansion of organizational resources.

According to Woodward, which of the following is true about the relationship between organization design and core technology?

_____ is defined as the process of linking the activities of the various departments of an organization.

At Delta Corp. the manufacturing and design department frequently consults with the research and development department and the marketing and sales department regularly interacts with the manufacturing and design department. This scenario illustrates _____ at Delta.

Weber's perspective suggests that a(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

Describe the job characteristics approach to job design.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

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Exam 6: Organization Structure and Design

_____ represents the lowest level of interdependence.

The _____ design is essentially a holding company that results from unrelated diversification.

In _____, the output of one unit becomes the input for another in a serial fashion.

_____ is the degree to which the overall task of the organization is broken down and divided into smaller component parts.

Describe the three forms of interdependence among organizational units.

The _____ design is based on multiple businesses in related areas operating within a larger organizational framework.

At Heritage Chocolates, the raw materials are processed at a plant and then sent to the manufacturing plant. The manufactured chocolates are finally sent to the packaging plant. This scenario illustrates _____ at Heritage Chocolates.

At Libra Motors Inc. operations managers give availability information to the dealerships department. When the dealerships department has a specific order, it is sent to the operations department. Which of the following concepts is illustrated in the scenario?

According to Weber, in a bureaucracy:

A(n) _____ organization is one with little or no formal structure.

Match the following numbered items with the most correct response letter. A response may be used once, more than once, or not at all. -Helicopter pilots think what they do is important and exciting.

Alpha Electronics assembles different parts to make standardized laptops. Alpha Electronics uses _____ technology.

A(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

The advantage of using the functional departmentalization approach is that:

The _____ of an organizational life cycle is characterized by growth and the expansion of organizational resources.

According to Woodward, which of the following is true about the relationship between organization design and core technology?

_____ is defined as the process of linking the activities of the various departments of an organization.

At Delta Corp. the manufacturing and design department frequently consults with the research and development department and the marketing and sales department regularly interacts with the manufacturing and design department. This scenario illustrates _____ at Delta.

Weber's perspective suggests that a(n) _____ is a model of organization design based on a legitimate and formal system of authority.

Describe the job characteristics approach to job design.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Filters