Question 1

The structure of an organization is an indication of how information is transmitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

_____ is the practice of subcontracting certain work functions to an outside entity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Franchising 
C)  Turnkey 
D)  Job sharing 
E)  Expatriation 
A)  Outsourcing 
B)  Franchising 
C)  Turnkey 
D)  Job sharing 
E)  Expatriation A

Question 3

Which of the following is true of functional departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows employees to identify with a particular product and thus develop esprit de corps. 
B)  It reduces conflict among different departments striving for different goals. 
C)  It allows for specialization within functions. 
D)  It results in an inefficient use of equipment and resources, and potential diseconomies of scale. 
E)  Under this system, employees locked into their functions will have an unrestricted view of the organization. 
A)  It allows employees to identify with a particular product and thus develop esprit de corps. 
B)  It reduces conflict among different departments striving for different goals. 
C)  It allows for specialization within functions. 
D)  It results in an inefficient use of equipment and resources, and potential diseconomies of scale. 
E)  Under this system, employees locked into their functions will have an unrestricted view of the organization. C

Question 4

A disadvantage of line structure is that it forces managers to perform too broad a range of duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a horizontal organization,customers drive performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ stage of organization growth is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  decline 
B)  craft 
C)  entrepreneurial 
D)  professional management 
E)  maturity 
A)  decline 
B)  craft 
C)  entrepreneurial 
D)  professional management 
E)  maturity

Question 7

What are the three common types of virtual organizations that have been identified?

Accepted Answer

Three common types of virtual organizati

Question 8

Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas found that groups operating in a flat structure had significantly better performance than those operating in a tall structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Committees represent an important part of most traditional organization structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is characteristic of mechanistic systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require more participation than organic systems. 
B)  They have less fixed authority. 
C)  They place greater emphasis on adaptability than organic systems. 
D)  They consist of precise job descriptions. 
E)  They involve wide and general tasks. 
A)  They require more participation than organic systems. 
B)  They have less fixed authority. 
C)  They place greater emphasis on adaptability than organic systems. 
D)  They consist of precise job descriptions. 
E)  They involve wide and general tasks.

Question 11

_____ is emphasized in horizontal structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Profitability 
B)  Customer satisfaction 
C)  Functional goal attainment 
D)  High levels of supervision 
E)  Stock appreciation 
A)  Profitability 
B)  Customer satisfaction 
C)  Functional goal attainment 
D)  High levels of supervision 
E)  Stock appreciation

Question 12

_____ is the simplest organization structure and is characterized by vertical links between the different levels of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line structure 
B)  Project structure 
C)  Team structure 
D)  Virtual structure 
E)  Line and staff structure 
A)  Line structure 
B)  Project structure 
C)  Team structure 
D)  Virtual structure 
E)  Line and staff structure

Question 13

Under a _____ system,the functional personnel are assigned to and evaluated by the project manager while they work on the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  line 
B)  line-staff 
C)  matrix 
D)  virtual 
E)  horizontal 
A)  line 
B)  line-staff 
C)  matrix 
D)  virtual 
E)  horizontal

Question 14

All committees are permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In functional departmentalization,employees have a restricted view of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A tall structure has many levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The use of outsourcing should be just a short-term fix to reduce costs and not a long-term strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true about line and staff functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Staff functions relate directly to the attainment of major organizational objectives. 
B)  Line functions are advisory and supportive in nature. 
C)  Staff people's authority is normally limited to making recommendations to line people. 
D)  Examples of staff functions include production and marketing of products and services. 
E)  Staff managers perform broader range of activities than line managers. 
A)  Staff functions relate directly to the attainment of major organizational objectives. 
B)  Line functions are advisory and supportive in nature. 
C)  Staff people's authority is normally limited to making recommendations to line people. 
D)  Examples of staff functions include production and marketing of products and services. 
E)  Staff managers perform broader range of activities than line managers.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about customer departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It groups all activities necessary to produce and market a product under one manager. 
B)  It will cause problems if departments become overly competitive to the detriment of the overall organization. 
C)  It permits the use of local employees or salespeople. 
D)  It allows for specialization within functions. 
E)  It eliminates chances of duplication of facilities and equipment. 
A)  It groups all activities necessary to produce and market a product under one manager. 
B)  It will cause problems if departments become overly competitive to the detriment of the overall organization. 
C)  It permits the use of local employees or salespeople. 
D)  It allows for specialization within functions. 
E)  It eliminates chances of duplication of facilities and equipment.

Question 20

Product departmentalization adapts best to small,limited product organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The structure of an organization is an indication of how information is transmitted.

_____ is the practice of subcontracting certain work functions to an outside entity.

Which of the following is true of functional departmentalization?

A disadvantage of line structure is that it forces managers to perform too broad a range of duties.

In a horizontal organization,customers drive performance.

The _____ stage of organization growth is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

What are the three common types of virtual organizations that have been identified?

Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas found that groups operating in a flat structure had significantly better performance than those operating in a tall structure.

Committees represent an important part of most traditional organization structures.

Which of the following is characteristic of mechanistic systems?

_____ is emphasized in horizontal structure.

_____ is the simplest organization structure and is characterized by vertical links between the different levels of the organization.

Under a _____ system,the functional personnel are assigned to and evaluated by the project manager while they work on the project.

All committees are permanent.

In functional departmentalization,employees have a restricted view of the organization.

A tall structure has many levels of management.

The use of outsourcing should be just a short-term fix to reduce costs and not a long-term strategy.

Which of the following is true about line and staff functions?

Which of the following is true about customer departmentalization?

Product departmentalization adapts best to small,limited product organizations.

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The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

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Understanding Work Groups and Teams

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Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

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Exam 9: Organizational Structure

The structure of an organization is an indication of how information is transmitted.

_____ is the practice of subcontracting certain work functions to an outside entity.

Which of the following is true of functional departmentalization?

A disadvantage of line structure is that it forces managers to perform too broad a range of duties.

In a horizontal organization,customers drive performance.

The _____ stage of organization growth is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

What are the three common types of virtual organizations that have been identified?

Rocco Carzo and John Yanouzas found that groups operating in a flat structure had significantly better performance than those operating in a tall structure.

Committees represent an important part of most traditional organization structures.

Which of the following is characteristic of mechanistic systems?

_____ is emphasized in horizontal structure.

_____ is the simplest organization structure and is characterized by vertical links between the different levels of the organization.

Under a _____ system,the functional personnel are assigned to and evaluated by the project manager while they work on the project.

All committees are permanent.

In functional departmentalization,employees have a restricted view of the organization.

A tall structure has many levels of management.

The use of outsourcing should be just a short-term fix to reduce costs and not a long-term strategy.

Which of the following is true about line and staff functions?

Which of the following is true about customer departmentalization?

Product departmentalization adapts best to small,limited product organizations.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

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