Question 1

The informal organization _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form 
B)  captures the formal assignment of authority 
C)  can reinforce office politics that put the interests of individuals ahead of those of the firm 
D)  works to integrate continuous employee learning and development 
A)  is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form 
B)  captures the formal assignment of authority 
C)  can reinforce office politics that put the interests of individuals ahead of those of the firm 
D)  works to integrate continuous employee learning and development C

Question 2

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in U.S. companies.

Accepted Answer

U.S. companies tend to have formal organizational structures while fostering communication-even between senior managers and lower-level managers-that is often casual and easygoing, right down to the use of first names.

Question 3

Which of the following is a benefit of the division of activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  control is narrowed and made easier 
B)  coordination is narrowed and made easier 
C)  top managers can see how units are performing 
D)  all of the above 
A)  control is narrowed and made easier 
B)  coordination is narrowed and made easier 
C)  top managers can see how units are performing 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

As organizations grow and become larger, jobs tend to become less specialized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The U.S. Army has a _____ organizational structure, with many organizational layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  tall 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  broad 
A)  tall 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  broad

Question 6

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  delegation 
B)  liability 
C)  centralization 
D)  authority 
A)  delegation 
B)  liability 
C)  centralization 
D)  authority

Question 7

Business owners tend to be good at delegating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The functional organizational structure is highly flexible and readily adaptable to changing circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in Latin American companies.

Accepted Answer

Bosses have a great deal of power and au

Question 10

In the delegation process, responsibility is assigned first; then, authority is granted,.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define accountability.

Accepted Answer

Accountability is the obligati

Question 12

Discuss the factors that influence a firm's organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Each organization must develop an approp

Question 13

The extent to which a job is broken down into smaller tasks is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization 
B)  specialization 
C)  accountability 
D)  authority 
A)  departmentalization 
B)  specialization 
C)  accountability 
D)  authority

Question 14

Centralized firms tend to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  flat 
B)  tall 
C)  large 
D)  very responsive to change 
A)  flat 
B)  tall 
C)  large 
D)  very responsive to change

Question 15

According to the text, food manufacturer H. J. Heinz is organized into seven _____, including food service, infant foods, condiments, Star-Kist tuna, pet foods, frozen foods, and other products.

Accepted Answer

A)  departments 
B)  regions 
C)  units 
D)  divisions 
A)  departments 
B)  regions 
C)  units 
D)  divisions

Question 16

A manager's span of control is usually _____ in a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  narrower; flat 
B)  wide; flat 
C)  wide; tall 
D)  none of the above 
A)  narrower; flat 
B)  wide; flat 
C)  wide; tall 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

The informal organization is not as powerful as the formal structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Organization charts are graphical representations of employee salary information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Does the grapevine exist within organizations in foreign countries? Explain your thoughts.

Accepted Answer

The grapevine is an informal communicati

Question 20

Intrapreneurs are individuals who are hired by large organizations to develop ideas for new products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The informal organization _____.

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in U.S. companies.

Which of the following is a benefit of the division of activities?

As organizations grow and become larger, jobs tend to become less specialized.

The U.S. Army has a _____ organizational structure, with many organizational layers.

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Business owners tend to be good at delegating.

The functional organizational structure is highly flexible and readily adaptable to changing circumstances.

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in Latin American companies.

In the delegation process, responsibility is assigned first; then, authority is granted,.

Define accountability.

Discuss the factors that influence a firm's organizational structure.

The extent to which a job is broken down into smaller tasks is referred to as _____.

Centralized firms tend to be _____.

According to the text, food manufacturer H. J. Heinz is organized into seven _____, including food service, infant foods, condiments, Star-Kist tuna, pet foods, frozen foods, and other products.

A manager's span of control is usually _ in a _ structure.

The informal organization is not as powerful as the formal structure.

Organization charts are graphical representations of employee salary information.

Does the grapevine exist within organizations in foreign countries? Explain your thoughts.

Intrapreneurs are individuals who are hired by large organizations to develop ideas for new products.

The US Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Operations Management and Quality

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

Information Technology for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Securities and Investments

Filters

Exam 6: Organizing the Business

The informal organization _____.

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in U.S. companies.

Which of the following is a benefit of the division of activities?

As organizations grow and become larger, jobs tend to become less specialized.

The U.S. Army has a _____ organizational structure, with many organizational layers.

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Business owners tend to be good at delegating.

The functional organizational structure is highly flexible and readily adaptable to changing circumstances.

Assess the degree of formality between the boss and subordinates often found in Latin American companies.

In the delegation process, responsibility is assigned first; then, authority is granted,.

Define accountability.

Discuss the factors that influence a firm's organizational structure.

The extent to which a job is broken down into smaller tasks is referred to as _____.

Centralized firms tend to be _____.

According to the text, food manufacturer H. J. Heinz is organized into seven _____, including food service, infant foods, condiments, Star-Kist tuna, pet foods, frozen foods, and other products.

A manager's span of control is usually _____ in a _____ structure.

The informal organization is not as powerful as the formal structure.

Organization charts are graphical representations of employee salary information.

Does the grapevine exist within organizations in foreign countries? Explain your thoughts.

Intrapreneurs are individuals who are hired by large organizations to develop ideas for new products.

The US Business Environment

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

The Global Context of Business

Business Management

Operations Management and Quality

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Pricing, Distributing, and Promoting Products

Information Technology for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Money and Banking

Securities and Investments

Filters

A manager's span of control is usually _ in a _ structure.