Question 1

Which of the following is uncharacteristic of a mechanistic structure

Accepted Answer

A) extensive departmentalization 
B) high formalization 
C) limited information network 
D) flexibility 
E) little participation 
A) extensive departmentalization 
B) high formalization 
C) limited information network 
D) flexibility 
E) little participation

Question 2

An organizational design that combines functional and product departmentalization is known as

Accepted Answer

A) matrix. 
B) organic. 
C) mechanistic. 
D) hybrid. 
E) bureaucratic. 
A) matrix. 
B) organic. 
C) mechanistic. 
D) hybrid. 
E) bureaucratic.

Question 3

Which term refers to how an organization transfers its inputs to outputs

Accepted Answer

A) technology 
B) structure 
C) strategy 
D) environment 
E) innovation 
A) technology 
B) structure 
C) strategy 
D) environment 
E) innovation

Question 4

SCENARIO 13-4 After extensively researching both traditional and new design options for organizational structures, you have decided that one of the designs developed since the early 1980s is probably the most appropriate for your newly formed organization.
Your new organization is looking to network with a variety of independent companies so that you can share skills, costs and access to other markets.The most appropriate structure is probably the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

SCENARIO 13-2 You have divided the jobs done by your department through work specialization and are now trying to decide how to best group them for efficiency and service to the customer.You are considering grouping activities by functions, product, process or customer.
You are organizing into West Coast, Prairie/Northern, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic regions.This is termed

Accepted Answer

A) process departmentalization. 
B) customer departmentalization. 
C) geographic departmentalization. 
D) functional departmentalization. 
E) technical departmentalization. 
A) process departmentalization. 
B) customer departmentalization. 
C) geographic departmentalization. 
D) functional departmentalization. 
E) technical departmentalization.

Question 6

Organizations have different structures, but the structure has little bearing on employee attitudes and behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you have a narrow span of control, you have what type of organization

Accepted Answer

A) multi-level 
B) short 
C) tall 
D) matrix 
E) wide 
A) multi-level 
B) short 
C) tall 
D) matrix 
E) wide

Question 8

University textbook sellers have highly formalized jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One major strength of the simple structure is that it is easy to maintain in any size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) organic. 
B) matrix. 
C) mechanistic. 
D) imitation. 
E) simple. 
A) organic. 
B) matrix. 
C) mechanistic. 
D) imitation. 
E) simple.

Question 12

Organizations may choose only one of the forms of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering, accounting, manufacturing, purchasing, and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) matrix 
B) virtual 
C) organic 
D) bureaucratic 
E) mechanistic 
A) matrix 
B) virtual 
C) organic 
D) bureaucratic 
E) mechanistic

Question 17

Identify and describe, using examples, the six key questions managers need to answer in designing the proper organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer: 
-Work specialization-

Question 18

The less the specialization, the less input the employee has into how his or her work is to be done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Which of the following is uncharacteristic of a mechanistic structure

An organizational design that combines functional and product departmentalization is known as

Which term refers to how an organization transfers its inputs to outputs

Organizations have different structures, but the structure has little bearing on employee attitudes and behaviour.

If you have a narrow span of control, you have what type of organization

University textbook sellers have highly formalized jobs.

One major strength of the simple structure is that it is easy to maintain in any size.

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

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

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.

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering, accounting, manufacturing, purchasing, and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

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

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

Identify and describe, using examples, the six key questions managers need to answer in designing the proper organizational structure.

The less the specialization, the less input the employee has into how his or her work is to be done.

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

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

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

Which of the following is uncharacteristic of a mechanistic structure

An organizational design that combines functional and product departmentalization is known as

Which term refers to how an organization transfers its inputs to outputs

Organizations have different structures, but the structure has little bearing on employee attitudes and behaviour.

If you have a narrow span of control, you have what type of organization

University textbook sellers have highly formalized jobs.

One major strength of the simple structure is that it is easy to maintain in any size.

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

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

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.

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering, accounting, manufacturing, purchasing, and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

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

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

Identify and describe, using examples, the six key questions managers need to answer in designing the proper organizational structure.

The less the specialization, the less input the employee has into how his or her work is to be done.

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

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

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