Exam 9: Organizing for a Complex World: Structure and Design

Patricia,a recent college graduate,is a junior architect at a downtown firm.After several months,she has become frustrated because even the simplest design change on a project must pass through four levels of management for approval.This is an example of ________.

Which statement is TRUE?

________ refers to the way in which an organization is set up with respect to division of labor,who has authority,and resource allocation.

Silo mentality tends to occur in an organization with a(n)________ structure.

A document that outlines the major tasks and responsibilities of a cashier is a ________.

Paul runs a cutting machine with routine processes at a tool-and-die factory.Which of the following guides his job?

The chain of command in an organization refers to ________.

A manager who supervises a large number of people has a ________.

Kimanee has been working as a designer for a line of hip-hop clothes.He expected the company would have a loose,youthful vibe,but was surprised to find a very hierarchical structure that seems to stifle creativity.Kimanee suggests that the company form small design teams to spur innovation.His idea would make the company more ________.

A friend has recommended you apply for a job in his company.You know nothing about the organization except that it is flat,organic,and adaptive.Which of the following organizations fits this description?

In some cases,job specialization reduces employee motivation and productivity.Give an example of how specialization can increase motivation and productivity.Explain your rationale.

The Walt Disney Corporation owns about a 40% stake in the History Channel,an 80% stake in ESPN,and a 100% interest in the Disney Channel.Which statement is TRUE?

Luke owns a business,but his employees must wear the uniform of a nationally recognized company that dictates the marketing plan and operations procedures.What kind of a business does Luke own?

From an open systems theory perspective,________.

Nikki has just been hired as director of financial operations for a footwear company.Her employee orientation packet includes a copy of the company's ethical guidelines,which she must read and sign before starting work.This document address Nikki's ________ on the job.

You are director of transportation for a large Midwestern city,overseeing a staff of 1,200 unionized public-sector employees.What type of organization do you work for?

Licensing involves paying a fee for the use of a company's ________.

A typical problem with product departmentalization is ________.

Open systems theory states that an organization and its environment ________.

The main advantage for an LLC is that it ________.