Question 1

In which type of organizational structure is power distributed,and the ideal environment flexible and adaptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat 
B)  Networked 
C)  Hierarchical 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Hybrid 
A)  Flat 
B)  Networked 
C)  Hierarchical 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Hybrid B

Question 2

Traditional organizations have one of four types of organizational design. What are these four structure types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional, flat, matrix, technology 
B)  Hierarchical, flat, matrix, networked 
C)  Matrix, networked, flat, information 
D)  Matrix, flat, networked, traditional 
E)  Social, networked, matrix, hierarchical 
A)  Traditional, flat, matrix, technology 
B)  Hierarchical, flat, matrix, networked 
C)  Matrix, networked, flat, information 
D)  Matrix, flat, networked, traditional 
E)  Social, networked, matrix, hierarchical B

Question 3

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transformation 
B)  management 
C)  communication 
D)  implementation 
E)  conversion 
A)  transformation 
B)  management 
C)  communication 
D)  implementation 
E)  conversion C

Question 4

Explain how Cognizant's "10/10/10" program is designed,its cultural impact and the role IS plays in supporting it.

Accepted Answer

Cognizant's "10/10/10" program is design

Question 5

An organization feels hierarchical when IT is used primarily as a communication vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical dat
a.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IS makes it possible to evaluate performance...

Question 7

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Accepted Answer

An example of a tool that enables a larg

Question 8

Zara's store managers place orders that reflect their localized needs.However,order fulfillment is ultimately the responsibility of the commercial team in headquarters because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Store managers have no real decision rights. 
B)  The commercial team does not trust the store managers. 
C)  Store managers do not have visibility into regional demands but the commercial team does. 
D)  The commercial team has more direct contact with the designers and production. 
E)  Store managers have no access to sales information for their store. 
A)  Store managers have no real decision rights. 
B)  The commercial team does not trust the store managers. 
C)  Store managers do not have visibility into regional demands but the commercial team does. 
D)  The commercial team has more direct contact with the designers and production. 
E)  Store managers have no access to sales information for their store.

Question 9

Hofstede identified cultural dimensions and researched expected behaviors within that society.Match the cultural dimension to the organizational impact it can have.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hofstede identified cultural dimensions and researched expected...

Question 10

The use of performance data by managers is generally welcomed by workers and nonthreatening to workers when the data is used for compensation rather than to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which type of organizational structure will employees report to two or more supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Networked 
C)  Flat 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Functional 
A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Networked 
C)  Flat 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Functional

Question 12

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational structure to the statement...

Question 13

Match the organizational variable to its description.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational variable to its description.
...

Question 14

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences?
Matching

Accepted Answer

The answer of What recommendations would you give a manager...

Question 15

In which type of organizational structure is power centralized and the type of environment best supported stable and certain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat 
B)  Networked 
C)  Hierarchical 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Traditional 
A)  Flat 
B)  Networked 
C)  Hierarchical 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Traditional

Question 16

How does IS impact the 3 managerial levers: organizational,control and cultural?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does IS impact the 3 managerial...

Question 17

The dimensions of national culture include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The distribution of power in society 
B)  The extent to which society tolerates uncertainty 
C)  The acceptance of technology by society 
D)  The minimization of gender discrimination in society 
E)  The degree to which society engages in future-oriented behaviors 
A)  The distribution of power in society 
B)  The extent to which society tolerates uncertainty 
C)  The acceptance of technology by society 
D)  The minimization of gender discrimination in society 
E)  The degree to which society engages in future-oriented behaviors

Question 18

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the organizational structure that you would...

Question 19

Different organization structures reflect the different organizational strategies that are used by firms to implement their business strategy.
 
Resposne: See page 76

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to...

In which type of organizational structure is power distributed,and the ideal environment flexible and adaptable?

Traditional organizations have one of four types of organizational design. What are these four structure types?

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Explain how Cognizant's "10/10/10" program is designed,its cultural impact and the role IS plays in supporting it.

An organization feels hierarchical when IT is used primarily as a communication vehicle.

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical dat a.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Zara's store managers place orders that reflect their localized needs.However,order fulfillment is ultimately the responsibility of the commercial team in headquarters because:

Hofstede identified cultural dimensions and researched expected behaviors within that society.Match the cultural dimension to the organizational impact it can have.

The use of performance data by managers is generally welcomed by workers and nonthreatening to workers when the data is used for compensation rather than to improve performance.

In which type of organizational structure will employees report to two or more supervisors?

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

Match the organizational variable to its description.

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences? Matching

In which type of organizational structure is power centralized and the type of environment best supported stable and certain?

How does IS impact the 3 managerial levers: organizational,control and cultural?

The dimensions of national culture include all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

Different organization structures reflect the different organizational strategies that are used by firms to implement their business strategy. Resposne: See page 76

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

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Exam 3: Organizational Strategy: Managerial Levers

In which type of organizational structure is power distributed,and the ideal environment flexible and adaptable?

Traditional organizations have one of four types of organizational design. What are these four structure types?

IS plays three important roles in management control processes. These processes are data collection,evaluation,and _______________.

Explain how Cognizant's "10/10/10" program is designed,its cultural impact and the role IS plays in supporting it.

An organization feels hierarchical when IT is used primarily as a communication vehicle.

IS makes it possible to evaluate performance by capturing current data in addition to analyzing historical dat a.Often managers are faced with an overwhelming volume of data and analyzing it becomes very time consuming,a situation known as ____________.

Give an example of a tool or virtual community that enables a large,global informal network.What is its value to a participant and the participant's firm?

Zara's store managers place orders that reflect their localized needs.However,order fulfillment is ultimately the responsibility of the commercial team in headquarters because:

Hofstede identified cultural dimensions and researched expected behaviors within that society.Match the cultural dimension to the organizational impact it can have.

The use of performance data by managers is generally welcomed by workers and nonthreatening to workers when the data is used for compensation rather than to improve performance.

In which type of organizational structure will employees report to two or more supervisors?

Match the organizational structure to the statement that best represents it.

Match the organizational variable to its description.

What recommendations would you give a manager who supports a team of individuals with a multitude of cultural differences? Matching

In which type of organizational structure is power centralized and the type of environment best supported stable and certain?

How does IS impact the 3 managerial levers: organizational,control and cultural?

The dimensions of national culture include all of the following EXCEPT:

Match the organizational structure that you would find supporting the organization strategy of the following firms:

Different organization structures reflect the different organizational strategies that are used by firms to implement their business strategy. Resposne: See page 76

Cognizant moved to a matrix organization to "foster continuous operational implementations and better bottom-line results for clients." Explain how the change of organizational design allowed Cognizant to succeed.

Linking Systems Strategy and the Organization

Strategic Use of Information Resources in a Global Economy

Work Design: Enabling Global Collaboration

Building and Changing Global Business Processes

Information Systems Strategy: Architecture and Infrastructure

Cost Recovery of Information Systems

Governance of the Information Systems Organization

Sourcing Information Systems Around the World

Managing Projects in a Global Ecosystem

Business Analytics and Knowledge Management

Ethical Guidelines for Information Use

Filters