Question 1

How job tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated is termed

Accepted Answer

A) organizational structure. 
B) organizational behaviour. 
C) formalization. 
D) span of control. 
E) work specialization. 
A) organizational structure. 
B) organizational behaviour. 
C) formalization. 
D) span of control. 
E) work specialization.

Question 2

Work specialization, when overutilized, results in employee boredom, stress and absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following structures is characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, a limited information network, as well as centralization?

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic model 
B) organic model 
C) technology model 
D) job structure model 
E) job satisfaction model 
A) mechanistic model 
B) organic model 
C) technology model 
D) job structure model 
E) job satisfaction model

Question 4

You have eliminated horizontal, vertical, and external barriers. You are operating as a

Accepted Answer

A) matrix organization. 
B) virtual organization. 
C) team structure. 
D) boundaryless organization. 
E) decentralized organization. 
A) matrix organization. 
B) virtual organization. 
C) team structure. 
D) boundaryless organization. 
E) decentralized organization.

Question 5

When decision-making authority is concentrated in a single point, the organization is structured using

Accepted Answer

A) delegation. 
B) formalization. 
C) complexity. 
D) centralization. 
E) span of control. 
A) delegation. 
B) formalization. 
C) complexity. 
D) centralization. 
E) span of control.

Question 6

Fiona is uncomfortable working for her new organization because she is not used to such a high degree of formalization and centralization. It is likely that she is working for an organic organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Employee discretion is inversely related to

Accepted Answer

A) complexity. 
B) standardization. 
C) centralization. 
D) technology. 
E) decentralization. 
A) complexity. 
B) standardization. 
C) centralization. 
D) technology. 
E) decentralization.

Question 8

If a job is highly formalized, it would NOT include

Accepted Answer

A) clearly defined procedures on work processes. 
B) an explicit job description. 
C) high employee job discretion. 
D) a large number of organizational rules. 
E) consistent and uniform output. 
A) clearly defined procedures on work processes. 
B) an explicit job description. 
C) high employee job discretion. 
D) a large number of organizational rules. 
E) consistent and uniform output.

Question 9

Flat organizational structures result from narrow spans of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Daniella is frustrated after working for her new company for a few weeks. It is clear to her that, unlike her past employer, upper management makes the decisions affecting her work. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) specialization. 
B) chain of command. 
C) authority. 
D) centralization. 
E) decentralization. 
A) specialization. 
B) chain of command. 
C) authority. 
D) centralization. 
E) decentralization.

Question 11

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

Accepted Answer

A) capacity 
B) volatility 
C) complexity 
D) technology 
E) desire 
A) capacity 
B) volatility 
C) complexity 
D) technology 
E) desire

Question 13

The best definition for centralization is

Accepted Answer

A) Decision discretion is pushed down to lower-level employees. 
B) Decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization. 
C) Decision making depends on the situation. 
D) Decision making is done in each department and then sent to the president for the final decision. 
E) Decision making is largely concentrated within teams. 
A) Decision discretion is pushed down to lower-level employees. 
B) Decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization. 
C) Decision making depends on the situation. 
D) Decision making is done in each department and then sent to the president for the final decision. 
E) Decision making is largely concentrated within teams.

Question 14

You suggest that one of the questions to be answered is "On what basis should jobs be grouped together?" The answer to this question is provided by

Accepted Answer

A) departmentalization. 
B) work specialization. 
C) centralization. 
D) formalization. 
E) decentralization. 
A) departmentalization. 
B) work specialization. 
C) centralization. 
D) formalization. 
E) decentralization.

Question 15

________ is characterized by a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) A bureaucracy 
B) A mechanistic structure 
C) A stable structure 
D) An organic structure 
E) A boundaryless organization 
A) A bureaucracy 
B) A mechanistic structure 
C) A stable structure 
D) An organic structure 
E) A boundaryless organization

Question 16

Organic structures rely on managerial hierarchy to facilitate co-ordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An innovation strategy works well only for simple change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

List and describe three strategy dimensions of organizations which shape organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

1. Innovation - emphasizes the introduct

Question 19

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is.

Accepted Answer

A) centralization 
B) decentralization 
C) work specialization 
D) departmentalization 
E) functional specialization 
A) centralization 
B) decentralization 
C) work specialization 
D) departmentalization 
E) functional specialization

Question 20

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model?

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional teams 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) cross-hierarchical teams 
D) free flow of information 
E) high participation in decision making 
A) cross-functional teams 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) cross-hierarchical teams 
D) free flow of information 
E) high participation in decision making

How job tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated is termed

Work specialization, when overutilized, results in employee boredom, stress and absenteeism.

Which of the following structures is characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, a limited information network, as well as centralization?

You have eliminated horizontal, vertical, and external barriers. You are operating as a

When decision-making authority is concentrated in a single point, the organization is structured using

Fiona is uncomfortable working for her new organization because she is not used to such a high degree of formalization and centralization. It is likely that she is working for an organic organization.

Employee discretion is inversely related to

If a job is highly formalized, it would NOT include

Flat organizational structures result from narrow spans of control.

Daniella is frustrated after working for her new company for a few weeks. It is clear to her that, unlike her past employer, upper management makes the decisions affecting her work. This is an example of

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

The best definition for centralization is

You suggest that one of the questions to be answered is "On what basis should jobs be grouped together?" The answer to this question is provided by

________ is characterized by a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making.

Organic structures rely on managerial hierarchy to facilitate co-ordination.

An innovation strategy works well only for simple change.

List and describe three strategy dimensions of organizations which shape organizational structure.

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is.

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model?

What Is Organizational Behaviour?

Perception, Personality, and Emotions

Values, Attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Motivation in Action

Groups and Teamwork

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, Creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Change

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Exam 13: Organizational Structure

How job tasks are formally divided, grouped and coordinated is termed

Work specialization, when overutilized, results in employee boredom, stress and absenteeism.

Which of the following structures is characterized by extensive departmentalization, high formalization, a limited information network, as well as centralization?

You have eliminated horizontal, vertical, and external barriers. You are operating as a

When decision-making authority is concentrated in a single point, the organization is structured using

Fiona is uncomfortable working for her new organization because she is not used to such a high degree of formalization and centralization. It is likely that she is working for an organic organization.

Employee discretion is inversely related to

If a job is highly formalized, it would NOT include

Flat organizational structures result from narrow spans of control.

Daniella is frustrated after working for her new company for a few weeks. It is clear to her that, unlike her past employer, upper management makes the decisions affecting her work. This is an example of

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

The best definition for centralization is

You suggest that one of the questions to be answered is "On what basis should jobs be grouped together?" The answer to this question is provided by

________ is characterized by a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making.

Organic structures rely on managerial hierarchy to facilitate co-ordination.

An innovation strategy works well only for simple change.

List and describe three strategy dimensions of organizations which shape organizational structure.

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is.

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model?

What Is Organizational Behaviour?

Perception, Personality, and Emotions

Values, Attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Motivation in Action

Groups and Teamwork

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, Creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Change

Filters