Question 1

In an organization with ________ decision making,________ make important decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized; employees often 
B)  decentralized; managers exclusively 
C)  decentralized; employees seldom 
D)  centralized; employees seldom 
A)  centralized; employees often 
B)  decentralized; managers exclusively 
C)  decentralized; employees seldom 
D)  centralized; employees seldom

Question 2

A sole proprietor is personally responsible for all of his or her company's debts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A major benefit of clear vertical structures is that information sharing up and down the chain of command can be efficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which legal structure for organizations avoids double taxation,and has 100 or fewer shareholders?

Accepted Answer

A)  S corporation 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  corporation 
A)  S corporation 
B)  partnership 
C)  sole proprietorship 
D)  corporation

Question 5

Job specialization is linked to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  managing up 
B)  span of control 
C)  division of labor 
D)  accountability 
A)  managing up 
B)  span of control 
C)  division of labor 
D)  accountability

Question 6

Which of the following is an NGO (non-governmental organization)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Costco 
B)  AutoZone 
C)  World Wildlife Fund 
D)  Frank Pepe Pizzeria 
A)  Costco 
B)  AutoZone 
C)  World Wildlife Fund 
D)  Frank Pepe Pizzeria

Question 7

Matt is creating a start-up company.He is not concerned about liability issues,but he is worried about high taxes.Which legal structure should Matt's accountant recommend?

Accepted Answer

Sample response: Matt should avoid formi

Question 8

Tito loves his job because he is part of a fairly autonomous and independent work team.In fact,there are many such teams in the organization.Which of the following best describes the structure of Tito's company?

Accepted Answer

A)  starfish 
B)  spider 
C)  S-corporation 
D)  tall 
A)  starfish 
B)  spider 
C)  S-corporation 
D)  tall

Question 9

An owner of an LLC is always doubly-taxed on income.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Accountability is an individual's willingness to report success or failure regarding expected job outcomes to his or her manager or other superiors in the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Wanda is part of the customer service team for a company.Every week the team meets with senior management to report on feedback received from customers and recommend changes that address customer concerns.Based on this situation,which adjective best describes Wanda's company?

Accepted Answer

A)  tall 
B)  adaptive 
C)  centralized 
D)  hybrid 
A)  tall 
B)  adaptive 
C)  centralized 
D)  hybrid

Question 12

Strategy always determines structure in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ is defined as the obligation to complete a task in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Responsibility 
D)  Managing up 
A)  Accountability 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Responsibility 
D)  Managing up

Question 14

Spider organizations feature centralized decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Organizational structure refers to the way labor,communication,authority,and resources are coordinated to accomplish goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Decentralized decision making tends to be slower than centralized decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How does a matrix structure work? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Sample response: In a matrix structure,o

Question 18

A mechanistic organization tends to have more job specialization than an organic organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT considered a starfish organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Craigslist 
B)  Sears 
C)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
D)  Wikipedia 
A)  Craigslist 
B)  Sears 
C)  Alcoholics Anonymous 
D)  Wikipedia

Question 20

Which of the following is a key advantage of decentralized decision making?

Accepted Answer

A)  speed 
B)  consistency 
C)  clearer accountability 
D)  less responsibility 
A)  speed 
B)  consistency 
C)  clearer accountability 
D)  less responsibility

In an organization with decision making, make important decisions.

A sole proprietor is personally responsible for all of his or her company's debts.

A major benefit of clear vertical structures is that information sharing up and down the chain of command can be efficient.

Which legal structure for organizations avoids double taxation,and has 100 or fewer shareholders?

Job specialization is linked to ________.

Which of the following is an NGO (non-governmental organization)?

Matt is creating a start-up company.He is not concerned about liability issues,but he is worried about high taxes.Which legal structure should Matt's accountant recommend?

Tito loves his job because he is part of a fairly autonomous and independent work team.In fact,there are many such teams in the organization.Which of the following best describes the structure of Tito's company?

An owner of an LLC is always doubly-taxed on income.

Accountability is an individual's willingness to report success or failure regarding expected job outcomes to his or her manager or other superiors in the chain of command.

Wanda is part of the customer service team for a company.Every week the team meets with senior management to report on feedback received from customers and recommend changes that address customer concerns.Based on this situation,which adjective best describes Wanda's company?

Strategy always determines structure in an organization.

________ is defined as the obligation to complete a task in an organization.

Spider organizations feature centralized decision making.

Organizational structure refers to the way labor,communication,authority,and resources are coordinated to accomplish goals.

Decentralized decision making tends to be slower than centralized decision making.

How does a matrix structure work? Give an example.

A mechanistic organization tends to have more job specialization than an organic organization.

Which of the following is NOT considered a starfish organization?

Which of the following is a key advantage of decentralized decision making?

Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules

The Leadership Imperative

Motivation and Meaning

Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships

Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life

The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Workplace Essentials: Creativity,innovation,and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Teams and Teambuilding

Working in a Virtual World: Technology As a Way of Life

Organizational Controls: People, processes, quality, and Results

Culture: Its Powerful

Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future

Managing and Leading for Tomorrow

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

In an organization with ________ decision making,________ make important decisions.

A sole proprietor is personally responsible for all of his or her company's debts.

A major benefit of clear vertical structures is that information sharing up and down the chain of command can be efficient.

Which legal structure for organizations avoids double taxation,and has 100 or fewer shareholders?

Job specialization is linked to ________.

Which of the following is an NGO (non-governmental organization)?

Matt is creating a start-up company.He is not concerned about liability issues,but he is worried about high taxes.Which legal structure should Matt's accountant recommend?

Tito loves his job because he is part of a fairly autonomous and independent work team.In fact,there are many such teams in the organization.Which of the following best describes the structure of Tito's company?

An owner of an LLC is always doubly-taxed on income.

Accountability is an individual's willingness to report success or failure regarding expected job outcomes to his or her manager or other superiors in the chain of command.

Wanda is part of the customer service team for a company.Every week the team meets with senior management to report on feedback received from customers and recommend changes that address customer concerns.Based on this situation,which adjective best describes Wanda's company?

Strategy always determines structure in an organization.

________ is defined as the obligation to complete a task in an organization.

Spider organizations feature centralized decision making.

Organizational structure refers to the way labor,communication,authority,and resources are coordinated to accomplish goals.

Decentralized decision making tends to be slower than centralized decision making.

How does a matrix structure work? Give an example.

A mechanistic organization tends to have more job specialization than an organic organization.

Which of the following is NOT considered a starfish organization?

Which of the following is a key advantage of decentralized decision making?

Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules

The Leadership Imperative

Motivation and Meaning

Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships

Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life

The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Workplace Essentials: Creativity,innovation,and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Teams and Teambuilding

Working in a Virtual World: Technology As a Way of Life

Organizational Controls: People, processes, quality, and Results

Culture: Its Powerful

Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future

Managing and Leading for Tomorrow

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In an organization with decision making, make important decisions.