Question 1

The extent to which work activities are defined and routinely performed the same way is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) centralization of decisional authority 
B) standardization 
C) complexity 
D) formalization 
A) centralization of decisional authority 
B) standardization 
C) complexity 
D) formalization

Question 2

If an organization confronts a situation with scarce resources, large amounts of change, and many competitors, the situation would be considered one:

Accepted Answer

A) with strategic disadvantage 
B) where profit will be difficult to achieve 
C) of high environmental uncertainty 
D) where a task oriented leadership style is necessary 
A) with strategic disadvantage 
B) where profit will be difficult to achieve 
C) of high environmental uncertainty 
D) where a task oriented leadership style is necessary

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the fit between structure and relevant contextual dimensions is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The better the fit, the more likely that the organization will achieve its short-run goals. 
B) The better the fit, the more likely the organization will process information and design appropriate organizational roles for long-term prosperity. 
C) It is apparent there must be some level of fit between the structure and the contextual dimensions of the organization. 
D) The better the fit, the more the structure will determine the strategy and goals of the organization. 
A) The better the fit, the more likely that the organization will achieve its short-run goals. 
B) The better the fit, the more likely the organization will process information and design appropriate organizational roles for long-term prosperity. 
C) It is apparent there must be some level of fit between the structure and the contextual dimensions of the organization. 
D) The better the fit, the more the structure will determine the strategy and goals of the organization.

Question 4

A temporary set of organizations designed to come together swiftly to exploit an apparent market opportunity is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) cellular structure 
B) circle structure 
C) virtual structure 
D) network structure 
A) cellular structure 
B) circle structure 
C) virtual structure 
D) network structure

Question 5

Match the following:
-Size

Accepted Answer

A) The process of breaking organizational goals into tasks. 
B) The linking of organizational parts, jobs, and roles for coordinated effort. 
C) The number of employees, total assets, or units produced. 
D) Tools, procedures, techniques, information, and machines used to create output. 
E) Area, activities, or people outside the boundaries of an organization 
A) The process of breaking organizational goals into tasks. 
B) The linking of organizational parts, jobs, and roles for coordinated effort. 
C) The number of employees, total assets, or units produced. 
D) Tools, procedures, techniques, information, and machines used to create output. 
E) Area, activities, or people outside the boundaries of an organization

Question 6

According to Stanley M.Davis, all of the following are features of a new economy due to the emergence of digital technologies and globalization except:

Accepted Answer

A) any play 
B) any time 
C) no matter 
D) mass customization 
A) any play 
B) any time 
C) no matter 
D) mass customization

Question 7

Which of the following can function as a vertical and horizontal integrating device?

Accepted Answer

A) a well-defined chain of command 
B) cross-functional teams 
C) an assistant to the president 
D) management information systems 
A) a well-defined chain of command 
B) cross-functional teams 
C) an assistant to the president 
D) management information systems

Question 8

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Of the following, which is NOT a major contextual variable of organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A) external environment 
B) leadership style 
C) strategy and goals 
D) technology 
A) external environment 
B) leadership style 
C) strategy and goals 
D) technology

Question 10

The Science Feature of Chapter 15 reported the results of a study that examined various ways in which "distributed" work might be most effectively integrated. The "Distributed" work involved the need for coordination between offshore and onshore processes and included IT and Call Center work. The study compared task design, communication, and tacit coordination as ameliorating mechanisms or integrative devices and their relative effectiveness. Which of the following best reflects the result(s) of this study?

Accepted Answer

A) Designing tasks to minimize the need for coordination was found to be the most effective form if integration. 
B) Tacit coordination was found to be more effective than communication. 
C) Tacit coordination was found to complement task design and communication. 
D) A & B 
A) Designing tasks to minimize the need for coordination was found to be the most effective form if integration. 
B) Tacit coordination was found to be more effective than communication. 
C) Tacit coordination was found to complement task design and communication. 
D) A & B

Question 11

The Internal Revenue Service of the federal government is configured as an adhocracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To meet the conflicting demands of efficiency and customization, organizations need to:

Accepted Answer

A) strategically choose one or the other 
B) invest in robotics 
C) become a knowledge-based company 
D) become dynamically stable 
A) strategically choose one or the other 
B) invest in robotics 
C) become a knowledge-based company 
D) become dynamically stable

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding complexity and the strategic decision process is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) As complexity increases, the strategic decision process will become more politicized. 
B) The organization will find it more difficult to recognize environmental opportunities and threats as complexity increases. 
C) As complexity increases, the strategic process will be constrained by the limitations of top managers. 
D) The constraints on good decision processes will be multiplied by the limitations of each individual within the organization. 
A) As complexity increases, the strategic decision process will become more politicized. 
B) The organization will find it more difficult to recognize environmental opportunities and threats as complexity increases. 
C) As complexity increases, the strategic process will be constrained by the limitations of top managers. 
D) The constraints on good decision processes will be multiplied by the limitations of each individual within the organization.

Question 14

Formalization and specialization also help a large organization decentralize decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A job description is an example of formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following:
-Organization Structure

Accepted Answer

A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization. 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage. 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units. 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units. 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control. 
A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization. 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage. 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units. 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units. 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control.

Question 17

Match the following:
-Organization Chart

Accepted Answer

A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization. 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage. 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units. 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units. 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control. 
A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization. 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage. 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units. 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units. 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control.

Question 18

Short product and organizational life cycles place considerable emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing formalization of job requirements and interpersonal relationships at work 
B) hierarchical control and centralized decision making 
C) greater specialization and standardization 
D) flexibility and efficiency 
A) increasing formalization of job requirements and interpersonal relationships at work 
B) hierarchical control and centralized decision making 
C) greater specialization and standardization 
D) flexibility and efficiency

Question 19

Match the following:
-Globalization

Accepted Answer

A) The view or perception of change and disturbance outside the organization. 
B) Stages of organization development. 
C) Structural arrangements stemming from a stable, or relatively unchanging environment. 
D) A desired state and one or more courses of action necessary to achieve the desired state. 
E) The organization of product markets outside a firm's home country. 
A) The view or perception of change and disturbance outside the organization. 
B) Stages of organization development. 
C) Structural arrangements stemming from a stable, or relatively unchanging environment. 
D) A desired state and one or more courses of action necessary to achieve the desired state. 
E) The organization of product markets outside a firm's home country.

Question 20

Tall structures, those with narrow spans of control, tend to be characterized by loose supervision and weaker controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The extent to which work activities are defined and routinely performed the same way is known as:

If an organization confronts a situation with scarce resources, large amounts of change, and many competitors, the situation would be considered one:

Which of the following statements regarding the fit between structure and relevant contextual dimensions is NOT true?

A temporary set of organizations designed to come together swiftly to exploit an apparent market opportunity is called a:

Match the following: -Size

According to Stanley M.Davis, all of the following are features of a new economy due to the emergence of digital technologies and globalization except:

Which of the following can function as a vertical and horizontal integrating device?

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

Of the following, which is NOT a major contextual variable of organizational design?

The Internal Revenue Service of the federal government is configured as an adhocracy.

To meet the conflicting demands of efficiency and customization, organizations need to:

Which of the following statements regarding complexity and the strategic decision process is NOT true?

Formalization and specialization also help a large organization decentralize decision making.

A job description is an example of formalization.

Match the following: -Organization Structure

Match the following: -Organization Chart

Short product and organizational life cycles place considerable emphasis on:

Match the following: -Globalization

Tall structures, those with narrow spans of control, tend to be characterized by loose supervision and weaker controls.

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Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 15: Organizational Design and Structure

The extent to which work activities are defined and routinely performed the same way is known as:

If an organization confronts a situation with scarce resources, large amounts of change, and many competitors, the situation would be considered one:

Which of the following statements regarding the fit between structure and relevant contextual dimensions is NOT true?

A temporary set of organizations designed to come together swiftly to exploit an apparent market opportunity is called a:

Match the following: -Size

According to Stanley M.Davis, all of the following are features of a new economy due to the emergence of digital technologies and globalization except:

Which of the following can function as a vertical and horizontal integrating device?

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

Of the following, which is NOT a major contextual variable of organizational design?

The Internal Revenue Service of the federal government is configured as an adhocracy.

To meet the conflicting demands of efficiency and customization, organizations need to:

Which of the following statements regarding complexity and the strategic decision process is NOT true?

Formalization and specialization also help a large organization decentralize decision making.

A job description is an example of formalization.

Match the following: -Organization Structure

Match the following: -Organization Chart

Short product and organizational life cycles place considerable emphasis on:

Match the following: -Globalization

Tall structures, those with narrow spans of control, tend to be characterized by loose supervision and weaker controls.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters