Exam 12: Structuring the Organization

When there is a great deal of information for the manager to sift through, and there is a consistent need for flexibility, the organization is best __________.

Groups of 50 people or more generally find it useful to use ________________ as a coordination mechanism.

Multiunit structures are extremely decentralized.

The primary advantage of a matrix structure is its__________.

Matrix structures tend to be inefficient.

Mutual adjustment works to coordinate people's actions because it__________.

A functional structure can coordinate the work of an organization effectively in all but one of the following situations. Which one?

Standardization works to coordinate people's activities because it__________.

All of the following are ways to group units on a divisional basis EXCEPT __________.

Structures that use both functional and divisional departmentalization are called__________.

The process through which otherwise disorganized actions become integrated to produce a desired result is called__________.

In a matrix structure__________.

Norm standardization is accomplished through training and hiring professionals.

The primary strength of a functional structure is its adaptability to change.

Divisional structures offer more flexibility than functional structures.

An alliance of companies pursuing an opportunity is called a modular structure.

Most often, functional structures rely on standardization of__________.

The most commonly used coordination mechanism in very small organizations is direct supervision.

What are virtual structures? What are their advantages and disadvantages over bureaucratic structures?

Coordination accomplished when one person takes responsibility for the work of a group of other people is said to be: