Question 1

You have just described a structure that is flat, has little formalization and is fast, flexible, and inexpensive to maintain. This is the

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structure. 
B) simple structure. 
C) bureaucracy. 
D) team structure. 
E) job enhancement structure. 
A) matrix structure. 
B) simple structure. 
C) bureaucracy. 
D) team structure. 
E) job enhancement structure.

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently and effectively direct?

Accepted Answer

A) span of control 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) organizational chart 
E) structure of command 
A) span of control 
B) unity of command 
C) chain of command 
D) organizational chart 
E) structure of command

Question 3

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority. This is an example of what kind of structure?

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) bureaucratic 
E) hybrid 
A) organic 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) bureaucratic 
E) hybrid

Question 4

Evidence indicates that work specialization contributes to higher employee productivity at the price of

Accepted Answer

A) reduced job coordination. 
B) increased job complexity. 
C) increased job satisfaction. 
D) reduced job satisfaction. 
E) reduced creativity. 
A) reduced job coordination. 
B) increased job complexity. 
C) increased job satisfaction. 
D) reduced job satisfaction. 
E) reduced creativity.

Question 5

Raghib just started working for a new organization, and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

Accepted Answer

A) peer pressure. 
B) organizational structure. 
C) chain of command. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) centralization. 
A) peer pressure. 
B) organizational structure. 
C) chain of command. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) centralization.

Question 6

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The degree to which rules and regulations are used to direct employees and managers in their work is termed

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command. 
B) formalization. 
C) span of control. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) division of labour. 
A) chain of command. 
B) formalization. 
C) span of control. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) division of labour.

Question 8

The degree to which decision making is distributed to lower-level employees is termed

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Terri is upset because tasks that previously were part of her job are now subdivided into separate jobs as a result of recent reorganization. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) work specialization. 
B) departmentalization. 
C) infrastructure. 
D) chain of command. 
E) decentralization. 
A) work specialization. 
B) departmentalization. 
C) infrastructure. 
D) chain of command. 
E) decentralization.

Question 10

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique, Origins, and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company. This is known as departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

A) osmosis. 
B) product. 
C) function. 
D) process. 
E) service. 
A) osmosis. 
B) product. 
C) function. 
D) process. 
E) service.

Question 11

Edie is part of no fewer than six cross-functional teams at her company and she meets regularly with all of them. It is likely that she works for a mechanistic organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you wanted to outsource many of the functions that are currently performed within your organization, which organizational structure would make the most sense?

Accepted Answer

A) matrix organization 
B) virtual organization 
C) team structure 
D) organic structure 
E) simple organization 
A) matrix organization 
B) virtual organization 
C) team structure 
D) organic structure 
E) simple organization

Question 13

Organizations may choose only one of the forms of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The more scarce, dynamic and complex the environment, the more organic a structure should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An organization's environment represents

Accepted Answer

A) the organizational culture. 
B) anything outside the organization itself. 
C) the accounting system. 
D) everything both inside and outside the organization. 
E) a relatively certain future. 
A) the organizational culture. 
B) anything outside the organization itself. 
C) the accounting system. 
D) everything both inside and outside the organization. 
E) a relatively certain future.

Question 16

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Accepted Answer

A) geographic 
B) customer 
C) process 
D) product 
E) market 
A) geographic 
B) customer 
C) process 
D) product 
E) market

Question 17

Decentralized organizations tend to allow low-level personnel to make discretionary decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization?

Accepted Answer

A) bureaucracy 
B) matrix organization 
C) simple structure 
D) team structure 
E) mechanistic structure 
A) bureaucracy 
B) matrix organization 
C) simple structure 
D) team structure 
E) mechanistic structure

Question 19

Which of the following is consistent with a simple structure?

Accepted Answer

A) high centralization 
B) high horizontal differentiation 
C) high formalization 
D) high departmentalization 
E) high vertical differentiation 
A) high centralization 
B) high horizontal differentiation 
C) high formalization 
D) high departmentalization 
E) high vertical differentiation

Question 20

Geographic departmentalization can be valuable if an organization's customers are dispersed over a large geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You have just described a structure that is flat, has little formalization and is fast, flexible, and inexpensive to maintain. This is the

Which of the following refers to the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently and effectively direct?

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority. This is an example of what kind of structure?

Evidence indicates that work specialization contributes to higher employee productivity at the price of

Raghib just started working for a new organization, and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

The degree to which rules and regulations are used to direct employees and managers in their work is termed

The degree to which decision making is distributed to lower-level employees is termed

Terri is upset because tasks that previously were part of her job are now subdivided into separate jobs as a result of recent reorganization. This is an example of

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique, Origins, and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company. This is known as departmentalization by

Edie is part of no fewer than six cross-functional teams at her company and she meets regularly with all of them. It is likely that she works for a mechanistic organization.

If you wanted to outsource many of the functions that are currently performed within your organization, which organizational structure would make the most sense?

Organizations may choose only one of the forms of departmentalization.

The more scarce, dynamic and complex the environment, the more organic a structure should be.

An organization's environment represents

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Decentralized organizations tend to allow low-level personnel to make discretionary decisions.

Which of the following is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization?

Which of the following is consistent with a simple structure?

Geographic departmentalization can be valuable if an organization's customers are dispersed over a large geographic area.

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Exam 13: Organizational Structure

You have just described a structure that is flat, has little formalization and is fast, flexible, and inexpensive to maintain. This is the

Which of the following refers to the number of subordinates a manager can efficiently and effectively direct?

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority. This is an example of what kind of structure?

Evidence indicates that work specialization contributes to higher employee productivity at the price of

Raghib just started working for a new organization, and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

The degree to which rules and regulations are used to direct employees and managers in their work is termed

The degree to which decision making is distributed to lower-level employees is termed

Terri is upset because tasks that previously were part of her job are now subdivided into separate jobs as a result of recent reorganization. This is an example of

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique, Origins, and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company. This is known as departmentalization by

Edie is part of no fewer than six cross-functional teams at her company and she meets regularly with all of them. It is likely that she works for a mechanistic organization.

If you wanted to outsource many of the functions that are currently performed within your organization, which organizational structure would make the most sense?

Organizations may choose only one of the forms of departmentalization.

The more scarce, dynamic and complex the environment, the more organic a structure should be.

An organization's environment represents

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Decentralized organizations tend to allow low-level personnel to make discretionary decisions.

Which of the following is characterized by a low degree of departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person, and little formalization?

Which of the following is consistent with a simple structure?

Geographic departmentalization can be valuable if an organization's customers are dispersed over a large geographic area.

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