Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Generally speaking discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

Successful organizations create ________ boundaries among the ________ activities as well as between the organization and its external customers,suppliers,and alliance partners.

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

If a firm outsources some parts of its value chain in order to reduce costs and increase quality and at the same time engages in multiple alliances to penetrate new markets,this is an example of a firm using a ________ of organizational types.

Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?

Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ________ structure.

One of the reasons that Asian conglomerate business groups continue to grow and those in the United States are seen to be unfocused and unlikely to succeed is that

In a simple structure where the owner manager makes most of the important decisions,extensive rules and regulations are used to maintain order.

The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

Which of the following is considered an advantage of a matrix structure?

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage ________ and ________ to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

Logitech International is an example of a company that began as a global start-up,with headquarters in both California and Switzerland and operations in both countries.

Which of the following is not a strategic risk of outsourcing?

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

Firms that place too strong a priority on either adaptability or alignment can expect short term gains only.

Global start-ups occur after a corporation has exhausted all other possibilities for domestic growth.

A matrix organizational structure is characterized by a combination of the ________ structure and ________ structure.