Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  lower is the degree of work specialization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  higher is the degree of decentralization 
A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  lower is the degree of work specialization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  higher is the degree of decentralization

Question 2

The simple structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the manager and owner are one and the same 
B)  the number of employees is between 100 to 150 
C)  employees are highly skilled 
D)  managers are hired directly by the company's owner 
E)  training budgets are limited 
A)  the manager and owner are one and the same 
B)  the number of employees is between 100 to 150 
C)  employees are highly skilled 
D)  managers are hired directly by the company's owner 
E)  training budgets are limited

Question 3

Gordon is a new divisional manager at AskSocrates.com. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division.
-The question of span of control determines ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee grievance policy of the organization 
B)  the number of levels and managers in an organization 
C)  where decisions are made 
D)  how jobs will be grouped 
E)  how employees will be compensated 
A)  the employee grievance policy of the organization 
B)  the number of levels and managers in an organization 
C)  where decisions are made 
D)  how jobs will be grouped 
E)  how employees will be compensated

Question 4

Some individuals want work that makes minimal intellectual demands and provides the security of routine; for them, ________ is a source of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  free flow of information 
B)  wide span of control 
C)  low formalization 
D)  high work specialization 
E)  high decentralization 
A)  free flow of information 
B)  wide span of control 
C)  low formalization 
D)  high work specialization 
E)  high decentralization

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  high centralization 
B)  inflexibility 
C)  narrow spans of control 
D)  ambiguous accountability 
E)  high degree of formalization 
A)  high centralization 
B)  inflexibility 
C)  narrow spans of control 
D)  ambiguous accountability 
E)  high degree of formalization

Question 6

Blastkrieg, a chain of audio equipment stores, uses computerized inventory control and customer self-service to eliminate the category of sales clerks from its force of employees. After diversifying into computer electronics, it now plans to employ the same concept in selling desktop PCs and laptops. Which of the following is an assumption made in Blast Krieg's strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  All computer electronics stores use a similar strategy. 
B)  Sales personnel are not required for selling computer electronics successfully. 
C)  The same kind of computers will be used in inventory control for both audio equipment and electronics at Blastkrieg. 
D)  A self-service strategy cannot be employed without computerized inventory control. 
E)  Sales clerks are the only employees of Blastkrieg who could be assigned tasks related to inventory control. 
A)  All computer electronics stores use a similar strategy. 
B)  Sales personnel are not required for selling computer electronics successfully. 
C)  The same kind of computers will be used in inventory control for both audio equipment and electronics at Blastkrieg. 
D)  A self-service strategy cannot be employed without computerized inventory control. 
E)  Sales clerks are the only employees of Blastkrieg who could be assigned tasks related to inventory control.

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

The simple structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which ________.

Gordon is a new divisional manager at AskSocrates.com. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. -The question of span of control determines ________.

Some individuals want work that makes minimal intellectual demands and provides the security of routine; for them, ________ is a source of job satisfaction.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple structure?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

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

The simple structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which ________.

Gordon is a new divisional manager at AskSocrates.com. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. -The question of span of control determines ________.

Some individuals want work that makes minimal intellectual demands and provides the security of routine; for them, ________ is a source of job satisfaction.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a simple structure?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters