Question 1

Silver Designs is a high-end clothing manufacturer. They have three divisions producing clothes for men, women, and teens. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional departmentalization 
B)  process departmentalization 
C)  customer departmentalization 
D)  product departmentalization 
E)  geographic departmentalization 
A)  functional departmentalization 
B)  process departmentalization 
C)  customer departmentalization 
D)  product departmentalization 
E)  geographic departmentalization

Question 2

Vlasic has separate departments to transform cucumbers into fresh-packed pickles, pickles cured in brine, and relishes. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional departmentalization 
B)  process departmentalization 
C)  customer departmentalization 
D)  geographic departmentalization 
E)  centralized departmentalization 
A)  functional departmentalization 
B)  process departmentalization 
C)  customer departmentalization 
D)  geographic departmentalization 
E)  centralized departmentalization

Question 3

For the delegation process to work smoothly, responsibility must slightly exceed one's level of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is the structure typically found within a virtual organization different from the structure of a large corporation?

Accepted Answer

A MAIN FEATURE OF A VIRTUAL OR

Question 5

Which of the following best describes accountability?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the obligation employees have to their manager for the successful completion of an assigned task 
C)  the decision to communicate clear expectations related to assigned tasks 
D)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
E)  the duty to perform a financial task 
A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the obligation employees have to their manager for the successful completion of an assigned task 
C)  the decision to communicate clear expectations related to assigned tasks 
D)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
E)  the duty to perform a financial task

Question 6

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which term covers grouping jobs into logical units?

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization 
B)  accountability 
C)  authorization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  process management 
A)  specialization 
B)  accountability 
C)  authorization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  process management

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following questions would most likely lead to a conflict between Design department members and Production department members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should Appleson invest in a new project that requires heavy initial investment but is expected to lead to a large stream of revenue in the long run? 
B)  Should a project be launched later than planned in order to make changes that will make it more attractive to customers? 
C)  Should product management focus on the needs that customers have already expressed or should it try to anticipate unexpressed needs? 
D)  Is the team project process at Appleson more effective than it would be if it followed a more traditional organizational structure? 
E)  When projects do not meet expectations, is the failure likely to be caused by faulty product design or inadequate market development? 
A)  Should Appleson invest in a new project that requires heavy initial investment but is expected to lead to a large stream of revenue in the long run? 
B)  Should a project be launched later than planned in order to make changes that will make it more attractive to customers? 
C)  Should product management focus on the needs that customers have already expressed or should it try to anticipate unexpressed needs? 
D)  Is the team project process at Appleson more effective than it would be if it followed a more traditional organizational structure? 
E)  When projects do not meet expectations, is the failure likely to be caused by faulty product design or inadequate market development?

Question 10

What are departments called that resemble separate businesses in that they produce and market their own products?

Accepted Answer

A)  regions 
B)  divisions 
C)  function centers 
D)  cost centers 
E)  work hubs 
A)  regions 
B)  divisions 
C)  function centers 
D)  cost centers 
E)  work hubs

Question 11

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

Accepted Answer

A)  networking 
B)  formal organization 
C)  informal organization 
D)  grapevine 
E)  sales forecasting 
A)  networking 
B)  formal organization 
C)  informal organization 
D)  grapevine 
E)  sales forecasting

Question 12

In what type of organization is decision-making authority delegated to levels of management at various points below the top?

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  point-of-sale 
D)  geographic 
E)  autocratic 
A)  centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  point-of-sale 
D)  geographic 
E)  autocratic

Question 13

Since Wilson sells its walkie-talkies only to businesses, it needs to take into account factors that affect business buying centers, such as organizational influences and individual factors. Two salespeople for Wilson are arguing over which set of factors is more important to consider when making a sale. Bill argues that organizational influences such as company goals and operating environment are more important. Aubrey argues that individual factors of the buyer are more important. Which of the following statements, if True, would support Bill's stand for organizational influences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Company V has liquid assets and a firm financial standing, even during the economic downturn. It determines it can afford to buy new equipment like Wilson walkie-talkies in order to upgrade its manufacturing process. 
B)  Kirk, the buyer for Company W, cannot stand Bill, and therefore refuses to buy any Wilson walkie-talkies from him. However, he will order them from Aubrey. 
C)  Carl authorizes purchases for Company X, but he is very concerned about making a large purchase without the input of his CEO. 
D)  The buyer at Company Y is motivated to advance his career as quickly as possible. Therefore, he completes a thorough research project on Wilson walkie-talkies: He compares other available walkie-talkies, researches price comparisons, and analyzes their use in his company. 
E)  Company Z has never purchased Wilson walkie-talkies because the secretary has never passed along the information from any of the sales calls made by Wilson reps. 
A)  Company V has liquid assets and a firm financial standing, even during the economic downturn. It determines it can afford to buy new equipment like Wilson walkie-talkies in order to upgrade its manufacturing process. 
B)  Kirk, the buyer for Company W, cannot stand Bill, and therefore refuses to buy any Wilson walkie-talkies from him. However, he will order them from Aubrey. 
C)  Carl authorizes purchases for Company X, but he is very concerned about making a large purchase without the input of his CEO. 
D)  The buyer at Company Y is motivated to advance his career as quickly as possible. Therefore, he completes a thorough research project on Wilson walkie-talkies: He compares other available walkie-talkies, researches price comparisons, and analyzes their use in his company. 
E)  Company Z has never purchased Wilson walkie-talkies because the secretary has never passed along the information from any of the sales calls made by Wilson reps.

Question 14

Thomas Corp. has three basic departments: children's books, games, and toys. What type of structure does the company have?

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process 
E)  global 
A)  divisional 
B)  matrix 
C)  functional 
D)  process 
E)  global

Question 15

What type of departments are linked to the production and sales of specific products?

Accepted Answer

A)  staff departments 
B)  matrix departments 
C)  line departments 
D)  organizational departments 
E)  entrepreneurial departments 
A)  staff departments 
B)  matrix departments 
C)  line departments 
D)  organizational departments 
E)  entrepreneurial departments

Question 16

Which statement about staff responsibility is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is likely to include those employees involved in the production of products. 
B)  It is not likely to include those who provide services to managers. 
C)  It is linked directly to delivery of a product. 
D)  It is clearly different from line authority. 
E)  It is not related to the work of managers. 
A)  It is likely to include those employees involved in the production of products. 
B)  It is not likely to include those who provide services to managers. 
C)  It is linked directly to delivery of a product. 
D)  It is clearly different from line authority. 
E)  It is not related to the work of managers.

Question 17

What type of departmentalization does Kraft Foods use by having separate divisions for different types of foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  customer 
B)  functional 
C)  geographic 
D)  product 
E)  brand 
A)  customer 
B)  functional 
C)  geographic 
D)  product 
E)  brand

Question 18

What is the process of designing specific jobs that need to be done and identifying the people who will perform them called?

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization 
B)  job specialization 
C)  group tasks 
D)  segmentation 
E)  team cohesion 
A)  departmentalization 
B)  job specialization 
C)  group tasks 
D)  segmentation 
E)  team cohesion

Question 19

Job specialization is a natural part of organizational growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best describes authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers 
C)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
D)  the ability to take on new responsibility 
E)  the duty to perform an assigned task 
A)  the power to make the decisions necessary to complete a task 
B)  the liability of subordinates for accomplishing tasks assigned by managers 
C)  the number of people supervised by one manager 
D)  the ability to take on new responsibility 
E)  the duty to perform an assigned task

Silver Designs is a high-end clothing manufacturer. They have three divisions producing clothes for men, women, and teens. What is this an example of?

Vlasic has separate departments to transform cucumbers into fresh-packed pickles, pickles cured in brine, and relishes. What is this an example of?

For the delegation process to work smoothly, responsibility must slightly exceed one's level of authority.

Why is the structure typically found within a virtual organization different from the structure of a large corporation?

Which of the following best describes accountability?

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Which term covers grouping jobs into logical units?

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

Which of the following questions would most likely lead to a conflict between Design department members and Production department members?

What are departments called that resemble separate businesses in that they produce and market their own products?

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

In what type of organization is decision-making authority delegated to levels of management at various points below the top?

Thomas Corp. has three basic departments: children's books, games, and toys. What type of structure does the company have?

What type of departments are linked to the production and sales of specific products?

Which statement about staff responsibility is True?

What type of departmentalization does Kraft Foods use by having separate divisions for different types of foods?

What is the process of designing specific jobs that need to be done and identifying the people who will perform them called?

Job specialization is a natural part of organizational growth.

Which of the following best describes authority?

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

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

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

Managing Finances

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Exam 6: Organizing the Business

Silver Designs is a high-end clothing manufacturer. They have three divisions producing clothes for men, women, and teens. What is this an example of?

Vlasic has separate departments to transform cucumbers into fresh-packed pickles, pickles cured in brine, and relishes. What is this an example of?

For the delegation process to work smoothly, responsibility must slightly exceed one's level of authority.

Why is the structure typically found within a virtual organization different from the structure of a large corporation?

Which of the following best describes accountability?

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Which term covers grouping jobs into logical units?

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

Which of the following questions would most likely lead to a conflict between Design department members and Production department members?

What are departments called that resemble separate businesses in that they produce and market their own products?

Which of the following organizational systems is the part that can be seen and represented in chart form?

In what type of organization is decision-making authority delegated to levels of management at various points below the top?

Thomas Corp. has three basic departments: children's books, games, and toys. What type of structure does the company have?

What type of departments are linked to the production and sales of specific products?

Which statement about staff responsibility is True?

What type of departmentalization does Kraft Foods use by having separate divisions for different types of foods?

What is the process of designing specific jobs that need to be done and identifying the people who will perform them called?

Job specialization is a natural part of organizational growth.

Which of the following best describes authority?

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

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

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

Managing Finances

Filters