Question 1

Matching
-Delegation

Accepted Answer

A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results 
A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results

Question 2

Matching
-Coordination

Accepted Answer

A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results 
A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results

Question 3

This organizational structure encourages the sharing of information and has dual lines of authority:

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) network 
D) matrix 
A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) network 
D) matrix

Question 4

An organization's _______________ is a predefined structural order of authority that determines how decisions are made and communicated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization's _______________ is a predefined structural...

Question 5

A(n) __________________ is a group of independent companies that organize themselves to appear as one large entity.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix organization 
B) network organization 
C) centralized organization 
D) functional organization 
A) matrix organization 
B) network organization 
C) centralized organization 
D) functional organization

Question 6

Organizational structures should be _________, meaning that as the business fluctuates and develops over time, the culture is likely to change, which means that the structure will need to be revised to adapt to the changes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational structures should be _________, meaning that...

Question 7

A compendium of policies intended to ensure transparency and fulfillment of duties to stakeholders is ______________________.

Accepted Answer

corporate

Question 8

Autonomy is the level of individual discretion an employee has to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A visual document that communicates how a company is organized is an organizational chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Matching
-Specialization

Accepted Answer

A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results 
A) relies on all employees to collect and communicate information, in order to make decisions and recommend changes 
B) a manager grants power and authority to another team member 
C) synchronization of an organization's functions, in order to ensure efficient use of resources in pursuit of goals and objectives 
D) groups together processes and jobs based on functions, products, or customers 
E) degree to which policies and procedures determine specific jobs and functions
F)focusing a group or individual's activities based on their strengths, aptitude, or skills
G)performance context where policies and procedures seek to create uniform results

Question 11

The chain-of-command principle is a philosophy where each employee reports to and is accountable to only one manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Part-time employees 
B) Full-time employees 
C) Free agents 
D) Moving staff 
A) Part-time employees 
B) Full-time employees 
C) Free agents 
D) Moving staff

Question 13

The optimum number of direct reports a person can effectively manage is known as their ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The optimum number of direct reports a...

Question 14

To be successful, organizations must find the balance between __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

differenti

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a differentiation technique?

Accepted Answer

A) specialization 
B) coordination 
C) formalization 
D) delegation 
A) specialization 
B) coordination 
C) formalization 
D) delegation

Question 16

Free agents and freelancers are both independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Vertical organizational structures are characterized by ____________ authority and ___________ channels.

Accepted Answer

hierarchic

Question 18

Network organizations are a type of horizontal organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an approach to departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) network 
D) matrix 
A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) network 
D) matrix

Question 20

A poorly designed organizational structure can result in:

Accepted Answer

A) Slow decision-making 
B) Confusion among employees 
C) A lack of cohesiveness among different departments 
D) All of the above 
A) Slow decision-making 
B) Confusion among employees 
C) A lack of cohesiveness among different departments 
D) All of the above

Matching -Delegation

Matching -Coordination

This organizational structure encourages the sharing of information and has dual lines of authority:

An organization's _______________ is a predefined structural order of authority that determines how decisions are made and communicated.

A(n) __________________ is a group of independent companies that organize themselves to appear as one large entity.

Organizational structures should be _________, meaning that as the business fluctuates and develops over time, the culture is likely to change, which means that the structure will need to be revised to adapt to the changes.

A compendium of policies intended to ensure transparency and fulfillment of duties to stakeholders is ______________________.

Autonomy is the level of individual discretion an employee has to make decisions.

A visual document that communicates how a company is organized is an organizational chart.

Matching -Specialization

The chain-of-command principle is a philosophy where each employee reports to and is accountable to only one manager.

Independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives are known as:

The optimum number of direct reports a person can effectively manage is known as their ______________.

To be successful, organizations must find the balance between and _.

Which of the following is an example of a differentiation technique?

Free agents and freelancers are both independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives.

Vertical organizational structures are characterized by __ authority and _ channels.

Network organizations are a type of horizontal organizational structure.

Which of the following is NOT an approach to departmentalization?

A poorly designed organizational structure can result in:

Management in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Management

Critical Thinking for Managers

Organizations and Change Management

Diversity in a Global Economy

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Making Better Decisions

Setting Goals

Designing Strategies

The Human Side of Management

Managing Team Performance

Managing As Leaders

Understanding Individual Behavior

Communicating and Motivating Others

Information and Operations

Performance Development

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Filters

Exam 10: Structuring Organizations

Matching -Delegation

Matching -Coordination

This organizational structure encourages the sharing of information and has dual lines of authority:

An organization's _______________ is a predefined structural order of authority that determines how decisions are made and communicated.

A(n) __________________ is a group of independent companies that organize themselves to appear as one large entity.

Organizational structures should be _________, meaning that as the business fluctuates and develops over time, the culture is likely to change, which means that the structure will need to be revised to adapt to the changes.

A compendium of policies intended to ensure transparency and fulfillment of duties to stakeholders is ______________________.

Autonomy is the level of individual discretion an employee has to make decisions.

A visual document that communicates how a company is organized is an organizational chart.

Matching -Specialization

The chain-of-command principle is a philosophy where each employee reports to and is accountable to only one manager.

Independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives are known as:

The optimum number of direct reports a person can effectively manage is known as their ______________.

To be successful, organizations must find the balance between __________ and ___________.

Which of the following is an example of a differentiation technique?

Free agents and freelancers are both independent workers that supply organizations with talent for projects or time-bound objectives.

Vertical organizational structures are characterized by ____________ authority and ___________ channels.

Network organizations are a type of horizontal organizational structure.

Which of the following is NOT an approach to departmentalization?

A poorly designed organizational structure can result in:

Management in the 21st Century

The Evolution of Management

Critical Thinking for Managers

Organizations and Change Management

Diversity in a Global Economy

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Making Better Decisions

Setting Goals

Designing Strategies

The Human Side of Management

Managing Team Performance

Managing As Leaders

Understanding Individual Behavior

Communicating and Motivating Others

Information and Operations

Performance Development

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Filters

To be successful, organizations must find the balance between and _.

Vertical organizational structures are characterized by __ authority and _ channels.