Question 1

Which is NOT a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Underprotection of resources 
B)  Organizational politics 
C)  Having vague strategy targets 
D)  A reluctance to take risks 
E)  A lack of sufficient knowledge 
A)  Underprotection of resources 
B)  Organizational politics 
C)  Having vague strategy targets 
D)  A reluctance to take risks 
E)  A lack of sufficient knowledge

Question 2

The primary benefit sought from restructuring is

Accepted Answer

A)  employee involvement. 
B)  cost reduction. 
C)  increased morale. 
D)  increased number of hierarchical levels in the organization. 
E)  increased innovation. 
A)  employee involvement. 
B)  cost reduction. 
C)  increased morale. 
D)  increased number of hierarchical levels in the organization. 
E)  increased innovation.

Question 3

List the four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.

Accepted Answer

The four basic ways a division

Question 4

What are the three categories of approaches for managing and resolving conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance, defusion, and confrontation 
B)  Avoidance, apathy, and defusion 
C)  Ignorance, indifference, and apathy 
D)  Defusion, apathy, and avoidance 
E)  Indifference, avoidance, and role-playing 
A)  Avoidance, defusion, and confrontation 
B)  Avoidance, apathy, and defusion 
C)  Ignorance, indifference, and apathy 
D)  Defusion, apathy, and avoidance 
E)  Indifference, avoidance, and role-playing

Question 5

When the rational type change strategy is successful, strategy implementation can be relatively easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Avoidance, defusion, and confrontation are the classifications for the various types of conflict that can arise in organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Besides reducing worker alienation and stimulating productivity, ESOPs allow firms other benefits, such as substantial tax savings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial, physical, human, and technological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

With a divisional structure by customer, an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A tax benefit of ESOP plans is that they empower owners to work as employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets, which, if exceeded, result in bonuses for all members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit sharing 
B)  Bonus system 
C)  Salary 
D)  Gain sharing 
E)  Hourly wage system 
A)  Profit sharing 
B)  Bonus system 
C)  Salary 
D)  Gain sharing 
E)  Hourly wage system

Question 14

What are five differences between strategy formulation and strategy implementation?

Accepted Answer

Student answers should include five of t

Question 15

Formal statements of organizational philosophy, charters, creeds, materials used for recruitment and selection, and socialization help an organization

Accepted Answer

A)  abide by SEC rules. 
B)  link culture to strategy. 
C)  set guidelines for firing. 
D)  increase profits. 
E)  manage conflicts between stakeholders. 
A)  abide by SEC rules. 
B)  link culture to strategy. 
C)  set guidelines for firing. 
D)  increase profits. 
E)  manage conflicts between stakeholders.

Question 16

Aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy should be

Accepted Answer

A)  preserved. 
B)  emphasized. 
C)  built upon. 
D)  changed. 
E)  celebrated. 
A)  preserved. 
B)  emphasized. 
C)  built upon. 
D)  changed. 
E)  celebrated.

Question 17

Which divisional structure stands out for effectiveness when a few major customers are of paramount importance and many different services are provided to these customers?

Accepted Answer

A)  By geographic area 
B)  By customer 
C)  By product 
D)  By process 
E)  By cost 
A)  By geographic area 
B)  By customer 
C)  By product 
D)  By process 
E)  By cost

Question 18

With a divisional structure, it is possible that competition between divisions may become so intense that it leads to improved sharing of ideas and resources for the common good of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which is NOT a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation?

The primary benefit sought from restructuring is

List the four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.

What are the three categories of approaches for managing and resolving conflict?

When the rational type change strategy is successful, strategy implementation can be relatively easy.

Avoidance, defusion, and confrontation are the classifications for the various types of conflict that can arise in organizations.

Besides reducing worker alienation and stimulating productivity, ESOPs allow firms other benefits, such as substantial tax savings.

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial, physical, human, and technological.

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

With a divisional structure by customer, an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

A tax benefit of ESOP plans is that they empower owners to work as employees.

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets, which, if exceeded, result in bonuses for all members?

What are five differences between strategy formulation and strategy implementation?

Formal statements of organizational philosophy, charters, creeds, materials used for recruitment and selection, and socialization help an organization

Aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy should be

Which divisional structure stands out for effectiveness when a few major customers are of paramount importance and many different services are provided to these customers?

With a divisional structure, it is possible that competition between divisions may become so intense that it leads to improved sharing of ideas and resources for the common good of the firm.

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Financeaccounting, Rd, and Mis Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

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Exam 7: Implementing Strategies: Management, Operations, and Human Resource Issues

Which is NOT a major factor that commonly prohibits effective resource allocation?

The primary benefit sought from restructuring is

List the four basic ways a divisionally structured firm could be organized.

What are the three categories of approaches for managing and resolving conflict?

When the rational type change strategy is successful, strategy implementation can be relatively easy.

Avoidance, defusion, and confrontation are the classifications for the various types of conflict that can arise in organizations.

Besides reducing worker alienation and stimulating productivity, ESOPs allow firms other benefits, such as substantial tax savings.

Four types of resources that can be used to achieve desired objectives are financial, physical, human, and technological.

The most complex of all organizational structures is a matrix structure.

With a divisional structure by customer, an organization can effectively cater to the requirements of clearly defined customer groups.

A tax benefit of ESOP plans is that they empower owners to work as employees.

The rational change strategy is one that presents information to convince people of the need for change.

What pay strategy requires employees or departments to establish performance targets, which, if exceeded, result in bonuses for all members?

What are five differences between strategy formulation and strategy implementation?

Formal statements of organizational philosophy, charters, creeds, materials used for recruitment and selection, and socialization help an organization

Aspects of an existing culture that are antagonistic to a proposed strategy should be

Which divisional structure stands out for effectiveness when a few major customers are of paramount importance and many different services are provided to these customers?

With a divisional structure, it is possible that competition between divisions may become so intense that it leads to improved sharing of ideas and resources for the common good of the firm.

Exchanging members of conflicting parties so each can gain an appreciation of the other's point of view exemplifies a confrontation approach.

The advantage of the educative change strategy is that implementation is quick and relatively easy.

The Nature of Strategic Management

The Business Vision and Mission

The External Assessment

The Internal Assessment

Strategies in Action

Strategy Analysis and Choice

Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Financeaccounting, Rd, and Mis Issues

Strategy Review, Evaluation, and Control

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Global and International Issues

Filters