Question 1

In addition to the three classical types of formal organizational structure, two new types have emerged. Name them and describe each.

Accepted Answer

Network organizations operate with a sma

Question 2

The Chrysler division that developed the Neon was based on the idea of a 'boundaryless' structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Kaplan and Norton found that only 5% of the organization's workforce understands its strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins emphasizes hiring the right people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The typical flow design of a strategic planning structure has _________ as the first element.

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow-through 
B)  Budgeting 
C)  Environmental analysis 
D)  Vision 
A)  Follow-through 
B)  Budgeting 
C)  Environmental analysis 
D)  Vision

Question 6

Jack Welch established the global _________ initiative to force GE businesses to involve people at all levels of the organization in reinventing the basic ways of managing, operating and thinking about business.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Be number one" 
B)  "Destroy your business" 
C)  "Enjoy your business" 
D)  "Reinvent the wheel" 
A)  "Be number one" 
B)  "Destroy your business" 
C)  "Enjoy your business" 
D)  "Reinvent the wheel"

Question 7

Strategy flexibility is the ability to respond to unanticipated situations in ways that are compatible with the organization's strategic vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Strategic implementation was traditionally based on which 3Cs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Command, Control, Coordination 
B)  Collaboration, Communication, Control 
C)  Communication, Change, Community 
D)  Control, Communication, Command 
A)  Command, Control, Coordination 
B)  Collaboration, Communication, Control 
C)  Communication, Change, Community 
D)  Control, Communication, Command

Question 9

Nike is a company that does very little outsourcing; Nike has a large number of full-time employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about IBM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introduced the initial product in 1981 
B)  Soon faced a number of rivals that 'cloned' products 
C)  Internally produced hardware 
D)  Sold the personal computer division to Lenovo 
A)  Introduced the initial product in 1981 
B)  Soon faced a number of rivals that 'cloned' products 
C)  Internally produced hardware 
D)  Sold the personal computer division to Lenovo

In addition to the three classical types of formal organizational structure, two new types have emerged. Name them and describe each.

The Chrysler division that developed the Neon was based on the idea of a 'boundaryless' structure.

Kaplan and Norton found that only 5% of the organization's workforce understands its strategy.

In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins emphasizes hiring the right people.

The typical flow design of a strategic planning structure has _________ as the first element.

Jack Welch established the global _________ initiative to force GE businesses to involve people at all levels of the organization in reinventing the basic ways of managing, operating and thinking about business.

Strategy flexibility is the ability to respond to unanticipated situations in ways that are compatible with the organization's strategic vision.

Strategic implementation was traditionally based on which 3Cs?

Nike is a company that does very little outsourcing; Nike has a large number of full-time employees.

Which of the following is not true about IBM?

Defining Strategy

Developing Resources

Serving Customers

Seeking Opportunity

Competing With Rivals

Specifying a Business Model

Considering Corporate Strategy

Thinking Globally

Acting Responsibly

Managing Knowledge

Providing Leadership

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Exam 10: Ensuring Execution

In addition to the three classical types of formal organizational structure, two new types have emerged. Name them and describe each.

The Chrysler division that developed the Neon was based on the idea of a 'boundaryless' structure.

Kaplan and Norton found that only 5% of the organization's workforce understands its strategy.

In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins emphasizes hiring the right people.

The typical flow design of a strategic planning structure has _________ as the first element.

Jack Welch established the global _________ initiative to force GE businesses to involve people at all levels of the organization in reinventing the basic ways of managing, operating and thinking about business.

Strategy flexibility is the ability to respond to unanticipated situations in ways that are compatible with the organization's strategic vision.

Strategic implementation was traditionally based on which 3Cs?

Nike is a company that does very little outsourcing; Nike has a large number of full-time employees.

Which of the following is not true about IBM?

Defining Strategy

Developing Resources

Serving Customers

Seeking Opportunity

Competing With Rivals

Specifying a Business Model

Considering Corporate Strategy

Thinking Globally

Acting Responsibly

Managing Knowledge

Providing Leadership

Filters