Exam 2: Organizations in the Workplace

In traditional organizations,two approaches emerged to solve the problems of inefficient organizations: the bureaucratic approach and the scientific approach.Compare these approaches.

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The scientific management approach focuses on handling employee problems first through four scientific principles: scientific design of each task,scientific worker selection,training and rewards for productivity,and division of both labor and responsibilities.The bureaucratic approach focuses on handling management problems first through clear division of labor,clear pyramidal chain of command with horizontal communication (Fayol's bridge),and small span of control (for a tall vs.flat structure).

The following statement is true of the mutual adjustment method to coordinating people:

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Horizontal communication is not an important concept in the traditional model.

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A systems/contingency manager might say the following: "Regardless of what other managers may say,there is no single best way to manage - any model could be successful."

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Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Traditional/Classical model?

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Question 5

A virtual organization is generally a temporary venture among several companies,each with a special expertise or process specialty.

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Question 6

List and discuss several advantages and disadvantages of communicating within the transformational organizational model.

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A human relations manager might say the following: "Always remember to let employees know who is boss.

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Question 8

Which organizational model encourages informal communication?

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Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Systems/Contingency organization?

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Question 10

Assess the impact that multiunit and virtual organizations have on communication in the Transformational Model.

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Question 11

Which type of organization discussed in the text would you most enjoy working for and why? Which ones should you most likely avoid and why?

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Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Traditional Organization?

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Question 13

Compare and contrast the Theory X and Theory Y model of communication.What are the benefits of managers who adopt the Theory Y model of communication?

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Question 14

A tall organizations is an organization that has:

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Question 15

The central principle of this theory rests on the idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

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Question 16

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Human Resources model?

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Question 17

This organizational model believes in motivating employees with awards,money and working with people they like.

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Question 18

THEORY X does not apply to physiological and safety needs of the hierarchy.

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Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Transformational organization?

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In traditional organizations,two approaches emerged to solve the problems of inefficient organizations: the bureaucratic approach and the scientific approach.Compare these approaches.

The following statement is true of the mutual adjustment method to coordinating people:

Horizontal communication is not an important concept in the traditional model.

A systems/contingency manager might say the following: "Regardless of what other managers may say,there is no single best way to manage - any model could be successful."

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Traditional/Classical model?

A virtual organization is generally a temporary venture among several companies,each with a special expertise or process specialty.

List and discuss several advantages and disadvantages of communicating within the transformational organizational model.

A human relations manager might say the following: "Always remember to let employees know who is boss.

Which organizational model encourages informal communication?

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Systems/Contingency organization?

Assess the impact that multiunit and virtual organizations have on communication in the Transformational Model.

Which type of organization discussed in the text would you most enjoy working for and why? Which ones should you most likely avoid and why?

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Traditional Organization?

Compare and contrast the Theory X and Theory Y model of communication.What are the benefits of managers who adopt the Theory Y model of communication?

A tall organizations is an organization that has:

The central principle of this theory rests on the idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Human Resources model?

This organizational model believes in motivating employees with awards,money and working with people they like.

THEORY X does not apply to physiological and safety needs of the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Transformational organization?

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Exam 2: Organizations in the Workplace

In traditional organizations,two approaches emerged to solve the problems of inefficient organizations: the bureaucratic approach and the scientific approach.Compare these approaches.​

The following statement is true of the mutual adjustment method to coordinating people:

Horizontal communication is not an important concept in the traditional model.​

A systems/contingency manager might say the following: "Regardless of what other managers may say,there is no single best way to manage - any model could be successful."​

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Traditional/Classical model?​

A virtual organization is generally a temporary venture among several companies,each with a special expertise or process specialty.​

List and discuss several advantages and disadvantages of communicating within the transformational organizational model.​

A human relations manager might say the following: "Always remember to let employees know who is boss.

Which organizational model encourages informal communication?​

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Systems/Contingency organization?​

Assess the impact that multiunit and virtual organizations have on communication in the Transformational Model.​

Which type of organization discussed in the text would you most enjoy working for and why? Which ones should you most likely avoid and why?​

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Traditional Organization?​

Compare and contrast the Theory X and Theory Y model of communication.What are the benefits of managers who adopt the Theory Y model of communication?​

A tall organizations is an organization that has:​

The central principle of this theory rests on the idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.​

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Human Resources model?​

This organizational model believes in motivating employees with awards,money and working with people they like.​

THEORY X does not apply to physiological and safety needs of the hierarchy.

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Transformational organization?​

Communication and Ethics

Handling Conflict, Cultural Diversity, and Relationships

Effective Listening

Nonverbal Communication

Anxiety, Technology, and Other Communication Obstacles

Basic Information for All Types of Interviews

The Employment Interview

Small-Group Communication and Problem Solving

Participation and Leadership in Teams

Informative Presentations: Plan, Research, Organize, and Deliver

Verbal and Visual Supporting Materials

Persuasive Presentations: Individual or Team

Written Communication

Filters

In traditional organizations,two approaches emerged to solve the problems of inefficient organizations: the bureaucratic approach and the scientific approach.Compare these approaches.

Horizontal communication is not an important concept in the traditional model.

A systems/contingency manager might say the following: "Regardless of what other managers may say,there is no single best way to manage - any model could be successful."

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Traditional/Classical model?

A virtual organization is generally a temporary venture among several companies,each with a special expertise or process specialty.

List and discuss several advantages and disadvantages of communicating within the transformational organizational model.

Which organizational model encourages informal communication?

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Systems/Contingency organization?

Assess the impact that multiunit and virtual organizations have on communication in the Transformational Model.

Which type of organization discussed in the text would you most enjoy working for and why? Which ones should you most likely avoid and why?

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Traditional Organization?

Compare and contrast the Theory X and Theory Y model of communication.What are the benefits of managers who adopt the Theory Y model of communication?

A tall organizations is an organization that has:

The central principle of this theory rests on the idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Which of the following statements is most likely to express the opinions of the Human Resources model?

This organizational model believes in motivating employees with awards,money and working with people they like.

Which of the following is a characteristic of communication in a Transformational organization?