Question 1

At Ajax Corporation,differentiation is high and integration is low.This suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) Ajax offers a large number of products and services. 
B) sales and production don't see eye-to-eye. 
C) functional managers have similar goals and time orientations. 
D) Ajax is performing very effectively. 
E) managers have very wide spans of control. 
A) Ajax offers a large number of products and services. 
B) sales and production don't see eye-to-eye. 
C) functional managers have similar goals and time orientations. 
D) Ajax is performing very effectively. 
E) managers have very wide spans of control.

Question 2

A key advantage of the network form is its flexibility and adaptability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) organic 
C) closed 
D) mechanistic 
E) formal 
A) open 
B) organic 
C) closed 
D) mechanistic 
E) formal

Question 4

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Accepted Answer

Holding size constant,taller structures

Question 5

Uncertainty depends on the environment's ________ and rate of change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Uncertainty depends on the environment's ________ and...

Question 6

Modular organizations remove internal and external barriers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The tendency for managers in separate functions or departments to differ in terms of goals,time spans,and interpersonal styles is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency for managers in separate functions...

Question 8

A mechanistic organization would NOT tend to be highly

Accepted Answer

A) organic. 
B) centralized. 
C) formalized. 
D) bureaucratic. 
E) specialized. 
A) organic. 
B) centralized. 
C) formalized. 
D) bureaucratic. 
E) specialized.

Question 9

At Sigma Limited,the production managers and the sales managers can't agree about anything.It would appear that differentiation is high and integration is low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the...

Question 11

When a large and established firm gets into a new line of business,either on its own or by acquiring a smaller and newer innovative firm,what does the new innovative unit require?

Accepted Answer

A) Coordination 
B) Integration 
C) Differentiation 
D) Formalization 
E) Decentralization 
A) Coordination 
B) Integration 
C) Differentiation 
D) Formalization 
E) Decentralization

Question 12

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations should be highly formalized. 
B) The span of control should be small. 
C) Detailed rules and regulations should be documented in writing. 
D) Organizations should be highly centralized. 
E) There should be a very low degree of specialization of labour. 
A) Organizations should be highly formalized. 
B) The span of control should be small. 
C) Detailed rules and regulations should be documented in writing. 
D) Organizations should be highly centralized. 
E) There should be a very low degree of specialization of labour.

Question 13

The extent of vertical division of labour affects how flat an organization is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Imitate management practices that other firms have institutionalized 
B) Do good deeds in the community 
C) Associate with higher status individuals or organizations 
D) Make very visible responses to social trends and legal legislation 
E) Engage in corporate philanthropy and various charity activities 
A) Imitate management practices that other firms have institutionalized 
B) Do good deeds in the community 
C) Associate with higher status individuals or organizations 
D) Make very visible responses to social trends and legal legislation 
E) Engage in corporate philanthropy and various charity activities

Question 15

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

Accepted Answer

A) in the managerial ranks tasks are more routine. 
B) adequate time is necessary for informal mutual adjustment. 
C) coordination by direct supervision is easier. 
D) of the standardized nature of managerial work processes. 
E) recent trends in restructuring organizations have reduced the number of top management positions required. 
A) in the managerial ranks tasks are more routine. 
B) adequate time is necessary for informal mutual adjustment. 
C) coordination by direct supervision is easier. 
D) of the standardized nature of managerial work processes. 
E) recent trends in restructuring organizations have reduced the number of top management positions required.

Question 16

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The components of a highly dynamic environment

Accepted Answer

A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity. 
A) are in a constant state of cyclical change. 
B) remain fairly stable over time. 
C) contain a large number of dissimilar factors that affect an organization. 
D) are in a constant state of unpredictable and irregular change. 
E) are in a static state of unpredictable complexity.

Question 18

Under product departmentation,we are likely to find all the company's engineers housed in the same department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The proper degree of ________ should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The proper degree of ________ should put...

Question 20

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational structure is the manner in which...

At Ajax Corporation,differentiation is high and integration is low.This suggests that

A key advantage of the network form is its flexibility and adaptability.

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Uncertainty depends on the environment's ________ and rate of change.

Modular organizations remove internal and external barriers.

The tendency for managers in separate functions or departments to differ in terms of goals,time spans,and interpersonal styles is called ________.

A mechanistic organization would NOT tend to be highly

At Sigma Limited,the production managers and the sales managers can't agree about anything.It would appear that differentiation is high and integration is low.

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

When a large and established firm gets into a new line of business,either on its own or by acquiring a smaller and newer innovative firm,what does the new innovative unit require?

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

The extent of vertical division of labour affects how flat an organization is.

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The components of a highly dynamic environment

Under product departmentation,we are likely to find all the company's engineers housed in the same department.

The proper degree of ________ should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

At Ajax Corporation,differentiation is high and integration is low.This suggests that

A key advantage of the network form is its flexibility and adaptability.

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Uncertainty depends on the environment's ________ and rate of change.

Modular organizations remove internal and external barriers.

The tendency for managers in separate functions or departments to differ in terms of goals,time spans,and interpersonal styles is called ________.

A mechanistic organization would NOT tend to be highly

At Sigma Limited,the production managers and the sales managers can't agree about anything.It would appear that differentiation is high and integration is low.

________ adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

When a large and established firm gets into a new line of business,either on its own or by acquiring a smaller and newer innovative firm,what does the new innovative unit require?

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

The extent of vertical division of labour affects how flat an organization is.

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

One reason why the span of control tends to be smaller at upper levels in an organizational hierarchy is because

Mutual adjustment is useful for coordinating the most simple and the most complicated divisions of labour.

The components of a highly dynamic environment

Under product departmentation,we are likely to find all the company's engineers housed in the same department.

The proper degree of ________ should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

Organizational structure is the manner in which an organization divides its labour into specific tasks and achieves ________ among these tasks.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters