Question 1

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model

Accepted Answer

A) cross-functional teams 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) cross-hierarchical teams 
D) free flow of information 
E) high participation in decision making 
A) cross-functional teams 
B) rigid departmentalization 
C) cross-hierarchical teams 
D) free flow of information 
E) high participation in decision making

Question 2

Define and describe both the mechanistic and organic models of organizational design.

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer: 
-The mechanistic mode

Question 3

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An office supply firm that has three departments to service retail, wholesale, and government customers is practicing which type of departmentalization

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A structure that is flat, uses cross-functional teams, and has low formalization is known as

Accepted Answer

A) informal. 
B) unstructured. 
C) organic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) amorphous. 
A) informal. 
B) unstructured. 
C) organic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) amorphous.

Question 7

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

Accepted Answer

A) capacity 
B) volatility 
C) complexity 
D) technology 
E) desire 
A) capacity 
B) volatility 
C) complexity 
D) technology 
E) desire

Question 8

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 9

SCENARIO 13-3 You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management.These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics.
You describe the virtues of standardization.The structure that you are most likely describing is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Emilio's company is very innovative and seeks to defeat its competition by introducing a steady stream of new products.The best organizational structure for this company would likely be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 have decided that since you are a novice at departmentalization, you will go with the most popular method.You will probably choose which type of departmentalization

Accepted Answer

A) function 
B) product 
C) process 
D) customer 
E) task 
A) function 
B) product 
C) process 
D) customer 
E) task

Question 12

National culture does seem to influence the preference for structure; employees of high power-distance cultures are more accepting of which type of structure

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services

Accepted Answer

A) innovation 
B) cost-minimization 
C) imitation 
D) organic 
E) mechanistic 
A) innovation 
B) cost-minimization 
C) imitation 
D) organic 
E) mechanistic

Question 14

Quinton's company follows an imitation strategy; it only produces new products and moves into new markets after their viability has already been proven.The best organizational structure for it would likely be

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Ted works for an aluminum tubing manufacturer that has separate departments for casting, press, tubing, inspecting, and shipping.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 16

SCENARIO 13-5
You have decided to change your organization to a "boundaryless" organization because you believe fewer barriers would increase efficiency and effectiveness.
You can expect to eliminate barriers within your organization, as well as breaking down barriers to external constituencies and barriers created by geography.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

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 19

If there are low formalization, a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making, one would expect

Accepted Answer

A) a bureaucracy. 
B) a mechanistic structure. 
C) an organic structure. 
D) a stable structure. 
E) a typical government organization. 
A) a bureaucracy. 
B) a mechanistic structure. 
C) an organic structure. 
D) a stable structure. 
E) a typical government organization.

Question 20

SCENARIO 13-3 You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management.These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics.
The structure that is used in hospitals, universities and entertainment companies is the

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model

Define and describe both the mechanistic and organic models of organizational design.

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

An office supply firm that has three departments to service retail, wholesale, and government customers is practicing which type of departmentalization

A structure that is flat, uses cross-functional teams, and has low formalization is known as

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

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

Emilio's company is very innovative and seeks to defeat its competition by introducing a steady stream of new products.The best organizational structure for this company would likely be

National culture does seem to influence the preference for structure; employees of high power-distance cultures are more accepting of which type of structure

Which strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services

Quinton's company follows an imitation strategy; it only produces new products and moves into new markets after their viability has already been proven.The best organizational structure for it would likely be

Ted works for an aluminum tubing manufacturer that has separate departments for casting, press, tubing, inspecting, and shipping.This is known as departmentalization by

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

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 there are low formalization, a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making, one would expect

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Exam 13: Organizational Structure

Which of the following is inconsistent with the organic model

Define and describe both the mechanistic and organic models of organizational design.

The primary characteristic of a virtual organization are that it breaks down department barriers and decentralizes decision making to the level of the work team.

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

An office supply firm that has three departments to service retail, wholesale, and government customers is practicing which type of departmentalization

A structure that is flat, uses cross-functional teams, and has low formalization is known as

If an environment is one that can support growth, it can be said that it has the ________ for growth.

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

Emilio's company is very innovative and seeks to defeat its competition by introducing a steady stream of new products.The best organizational structure for this company would likely be

National culture does seem to influence the preference for structure; employees of high power-distance cultures are more accepting of which type of structure

Which strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services

Quinton's company follows an imitation strategy; it only produces new products and moves into new markets after their viability has already been proven.The best organizational structure for it would likely be

Ted works for an aluminum tubing manufacturer that has separate departments for casting, press, tubing, inspecting, and shipping.This is known as departmentalization by

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

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 there are low formalization, a comprehensive information network and many participants in decision making, one would expect

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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