Question 1

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) dot.com company. 
B) type of modular structure. 
C) organization that uses information technology to integrate different functions. 
D) continually evolving network of independent companies. 
A) dot.com company. 
B) type of modular structure. 
C) organization that uses information technology to integrate different functions. 
D) continually evolving network of independent companies.

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Differences in functional orientation may impede communication and coordination. 
B) Use of managerial and technical talent is inefficient due to pooling of expertise in functional areas. 
C) Decision making is centralized at the top of the organization. 
D) Managers tend to be overly concerned with long-term strategies that minimize the importance of functional area strengths. 
A) Differences in functional orientation may impede communication and coordination. 
B) Use of managerial and technical talent is inefficient due to pooling of expertise in functional areas. 
C) Decision making is centralized at the top of the organization. 
D) Managers tend to be overly concerned with long-term strategies that minimize the importance of functional area strengths.

Question 3

When a firm has international operations,choosing the most appropriate structure depends upon the extent of international expansion,the type of strategy,and the degree of market density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As firms grow,owner managers often need to hire functional specialists to handle the increased information-processing burden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to author,Jeffrey Pfeffer,which of the following is not an advantage of teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams interact so closely and therefore coordination and integration becomes unnecessary. 
B) Teams substitute peer-based control for hierarchical control of work. 
C) Teams often develop more creative solutions because they share. 
D) Teams permit the absorption of administrative tasks previously performed by specialists. 
A) Teams interact so closely and therefore coordination and integration becomes unnecessary. 
B) Teams substitute peer-based control for hierarchical control of work. 
C) Teams often develop more creative solutions because they share. 
D) Teams permit the absorption of administrative tasks previously performed by specialists.

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is a(n)

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

When a firm has international operations,choosing the most appropriate structure depends upon the extent of international expansion,the type of strategy,and the degree of market density.

As firms grow,owner managers often need to hire functional specialists to handle the increased information-processing burden.

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

According to author,Jeffrey Pfeffer,which of the following is not an advantage of teams?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firms Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firms Tangible Resources

Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is a(n)

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

When a firm has international operations,choosing the most appropriate structure depends upon the extent of international expansion,the type of strategy,and the degree of market density.

As firms grow,owner managers often need to hire functional specialists to handle the increased information-processing burden.

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

According to author,Jeffrey Pfeffer,which of the following is not an advantage of teams?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firms Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firms Tangible Resources

Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

Filters