Question 1

Organizational structure is not related to turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following companies uses continuous production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dow Chemical 
B)  Exxon Mobil 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these 
A)  Dow Chemical 
B)  Exxon Mobil 
C)  both of these 
D)  neither of these

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about communities of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  They must be recognized by executive leadership. 
B)  They rarely show up on organizational charts. 
C)  They can use the company Intranet to cultivate a sense of community. 
D)  They share knowledge and experience openly and creatively. 
A)  They must be recognized by executive leadership. 
B)  They rarely show up on organizational charts. 
C)  They can use the company Intranet to cultivate a sense of community. 
D)  They share knowledge and experience openly and creatively.

Question 4

What is the term for an organization that contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors?

Accepted Answer

A)  network organization 
B)  global organization 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  automated organization 
A)  network organization 
B)  global organization 
C)  virtual organization 
D)  automated organization

Question 5

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure 
A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure

Question 6

McDonald's has a regional headquarters structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List at least four tips for managers who want to create the conditions for communities of practice to flourish.

Accepted Answer

1.Start with a clear area of business ne

Question 8

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has a team-based structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define and describe prebureaucratic structure and bureaucratic structure.When is each appropriate? Use examples.

Accepted Answer

In new or young organizations,the entrep

Question 10

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has what kind of structure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Matrix organizations are good at providing quality customer service,are very flexible,and can respond quickly to changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What company's slogan is "small-company environment,big-company impact?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Johnson and Johnson 
B)  Avon 
C)  Google 
D)  Walmart 
A)  Johnson and Johnson 
B)  Avon 
C)  Google 
D)  Walmart

Question 13

What term refers to permanent task forces created to address specific problems or recurring needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  leadership teams 
B)  cross-functional teams 
C)  direct contact teams 
D)  communities of practice 
A)  leadership teams 
B)  cross-functional teams 
C)  direct contact teams 
D)  communities of practice

Question 14

List at least four tips that can help managers to delegate more effectively.

Accepted Answer

1.Delegate only when appropriate: if the

Question 15

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when both global integration and local responsiveness are needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure 
A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure

Question 16

When the organizational structure is aligned with organizational needs,it results in greater organizational efficiencies and less conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Briefly outline the Mechanistic/Organic Continuum.

Accepted Answer

Model 1: Rigid bureaucracy
Model 2: Bure

Question 18

A matrixed employee essentially has how many bosses?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three 
A)  none 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three

Question 19

Which structure is characterized by a balanced,matrixed relationship between local managers and headquarters with a two-way flow of ideas,resources,and employees between the two locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure 
A)  global product division structure 
B)  global area division structure 
C)  global transnational division structure 
D)  regional headquarters structure

Question 20

Specialized employees learn their jobs ________ and with _______training than other employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  slower, more 
B)  faster, less 
C)  slower, less 
D)  faster, more 
A)  slower, more 
B)  faster, less 
C)  slower, less 
D)  faster, more

Organizational structure is not related to turnover.

Which of the following companies uses continuous production?

Which of the following is NOT true about communities of practice?

What is the term for an organization that contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors?

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

McDonald's has a regional headquarters structure.

List at least four tips for managers who want to create the conditions for communities of practice to flourish.

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has a team-based structure.

Define and describe prebureaucratic structure and bureaucratic structure.When is each appropriate? Use examples.

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has what kind of structure?

Matrix organizations are good at providing quality customer service,are very flexible,and can respond quickly to changes.

What company's slogan is "small-company environment,big-company impact?"

What term refers to permanent task forces created to address specific problems or recurring needs?

List at least four tips that can help managers to delegate more effectively.

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when both global integration and local responsiveness are needed?

When the organizational structure is aligned with organizational needs,it results in greater organizational efficiencies and less conflict.

Briefly outline the Mechanistic/Organic Continuum.

A matrixed employee essentially has how many bosses?

Which structure is characterized by a balanced,matrixed relationship between local managers and headquarters with a two-way flow of ideas,resources,and employees between the two locations?

Specialized employees learn their jobs __ and with _training than other employees.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity

Individual Differences I: Demographics, personality, and Intelligence

Individual Differences II: Self-Concept, learning Styles, and Types of Fit

Attitudes, values, moods, and Emotions

Social Perception, attribution, and Perceived Fairness

Motivating Behavior

Communicating

Making Decisions

Power,influence,and Politics

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Group Behavior and Effective Teams

Leading

Organizational Culture and Organizational Change

Managing Your Career

Filters

Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational structure is not related to turnover.

Which of the following companies uses continuous production?

Which of the following is NOT true about communities of practice?

What is the term for an organization that contracts out almost all of its functions except for the company name and managing the coordination among the contractors?

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when a balance of global integration and local responsiveness is needed?

McDonald's has a regional headquarters structure.

List at least four tips for managers who want to create the conditions for communities of practice to flourish.

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has a team-based structure.

Define and describe prebureaucratic structure and bureaucratic structure.When is each appropriate? Use examples.

W.L.Gore,the maker of Gore-Tex,has what kind of structure?

Matrix organizations are good at providing quality customer service,are very flexible,and can respond quickly to changes.

What company's slogan is "small-company environment,big-company impact?"

What term refers to permanent task forces created to address specific problems or recurring needs?

List at least four tips that can help managers to delegate more effectively.

For multinational organizations,which structure is best when both global integration and local responsiveness are needed?

When the organizational structure is aligned with organizational needs,it results in greater organizational efficiencies and less conflict.

Briefly outline the Mechanistic/Organic Continuum.

A matrixed employee essentially has how many bosses?

Which structure is characterized by a balanced,matrixed relationship between local managers and headquarters with a two-way flow of ideas,resources,and employees between the two locations?

Specialized employees learn their jobs ________ and with _______training than other employees.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity

Individual Differences I: Demographics, personality, and Intelligence

Individual Differences II: Self-Concept, learning Styles, and Types of Fit

Attitudes, values, moods, and Emotions

Social Perception, attribution, and Perceived Fairness

Motivating Behavior

Communicating

Making Decisions

Power,influence,and Politics

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Group Behavior and Effective Teams

Leading

Organizational Culture and Organizational Change

Managing Your Career

Filters

Specialized employees learn their jobs __ and with _training than other employees.