Exam 13: Organizational Structure

Leroy is frustrated because he has to go through so much "red tape" just to get authorization to buy a new stapler. It is likely that he is working for a bureaucratic organization.

The degree to which tasks are subdivided into separate jobs is termed

Research shows what relationship between work specialization, productivity and job satisfaction?

Which of the following is a drawback of a small span of control?

Sun Petroleum Products departmentalizes by fuels, lubricants, and waxes and chemicals. This is an example of departmentalization by

McDonald's is an example of a company where employee routines are highly formalized.

Lea's company pursues a strategy of cost minimization, but it has not been succeeding. Its structure is quite loose, informal, and decentralized. A better organizational structure for it might be

A small core organization that outsources major business functions is known as a(n)________ organization.

A manufacturing manager who organizes the plant by separating engineering, accounting, manufacturing, personnel, and purchasing into departments is practicing which type of departmentalization?

Norma's company is keen to expand into the Australian market, but does not plan to do so until other companies have proved the viability of the Australian market. This company is likely following an imitation strategy.

Changes in corporate strategy precede and lead to

The mechanistic model and the organic model are at opposite extremes on a continuum.

The grouping of jobs by common tasks is termed departmentalization.

Donna works in sales for an office supplies firm that has separate retail, wholesale, and government departments. This is known as departmentalization by

Using examples, define and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix structure of organizational development.

Simple structures are characterized by

Mike is frustrated because it seems that every decision that he wants to make has to be approved by his boss' boss. Thus, it can be said that his organization is highly decentralized.

The structure that creates dual lines of authority and combines functional and product departmentalization is the

A review of the research indicates that there is no evidence to support a relationship between span of control and employee performance.

An organizational structure characterized by highly routine operating tasks, very formalized rules and regulations, narrow span of control, and centralized authority is known as a