Question 1

What are the problems associated with line and staff organization?

Accepted Answer

The line and staff organization sometime

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about an organization with a simple form and a lean staff?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows an organization to adjust rapidly to a fast-changing environment. 
B)  It restricts innovation. 
C)  It makes it difficult for the managers to monitor employee behavior. 
D)  It indicates that the organization will fail. 
E)  It delays decision-making. 
A)  It allows an organization to adjust rapidly to a fast-changing environment. 
B)  It restricts innovation. 
C)  It makes it difficult for the managers to monitor employee behavior. 
D)  It indicates that the organization will fail. 
E)  It delays decision-making.

Question 3

The craft or family stage is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is true about horizontal structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy is tall to increase supervision. 
B)  Customer contact is minimized with employees. 
C)  The emphasis is on achieving financial goals. 
D)  Team performances are discouraged. 
E)  Informing and training all employees is emphasized. 
A)  Hierarchy is tall to increase supervision. 
B)  Customer contact is minimized with employees. 
C)  The emphasis is on achieving financial goals. 
D)  Team performances are discouraged. 
E)  Informing and training all employees is emphasized.

Question 5

Teams are the counterpart to committees in nontraditional horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Microsoft,Nike,and Apple are characterized by a(n)_____ system which helps them move swiftly into new and as yet untapped markets and product lines.

Accepted Answer

A)  isolated 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  organic 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  control 
A)  isolated 
B)  mechanistic 
C)  organic 
D)  hierarchical 
E)  control

Question 7

Which of the following is a line function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research and development 
B)  Personnel management 
C)  Employee training 
D)  Production management 
E)  Performance appraisal 
A)  Research and development 
B)  Personnel management 
C)  Employee training 
D)  Production management 
E)  Performance appraisal

Question 8

The _____ approach to organization structure states that the most appropriate structure depends on the technology used,the rate of environmental change,and other dynamic forces.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  contingency 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  outsourcing 
A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  contingency 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  outsourcing

Question 9

_____ is the framework that defines the boundaries of the formal organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization strategy 
B)  Power structure 
C)  Job scope 
D)  Organization structure 
E)  Organizational authority 
A)  Organization strategy 
B)  Power structure 
C)  Job scope 
D)  Organization structure 
E)  Organizational authority

Question 10

Discuss the various methods of selecting committees and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each method.

Accepted Answer

The various methods of selecting committ

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about the historical trends in organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japanese organizations historically have had more middle managers and taller structures than American organizations. 
B)  Over the past 25 years many American organizations have adopted flatter structures with wider spans of control. 
C)  As organizations grow and experience success, they tend to evolve into increasingly simple and lean structures. 
D)  Beginning in the early 1980s emphasis has shifted to the concept of a tall form and more staff from a flat form and a lean staff. 
E)  Toyota has historically had many levels of management than has General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler. 
A)  Japanese organizations historically have had more middle managers and taller structures than American organizations. 
B)  Over the past 25 years many American organizations have adopted flatter structures with wider spans of control. 
C)  As organizations grow and experience success, they tend to evolve into increasingly simple and lean structures. 
D)  Beginning in the early 1980s emphasis has shifted to the concept of a tall form and more staff from a flat form and a lean staff. 
E)  Toyota has historically had many levels of management than has General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler.

Question 12

A simple form with a lean staff allows an organization to adjust more rapidly to a fast-changing environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the challenges of transitioning to a virtual organization?

Accepted Answer

The challenges of transitioning to a vir

Question 14

Which of the following is true of committees?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot be temporary. 
B)  They represent an important part of nontraditional organization structures. 
C)  Teams are the counterpart to committees in traditional structures. 
D)  They are in charge of, or supplementary to, the line and staff functions. 
E)  They are groups of people who are informally appointed. 
A)  They cannot be temporary. 
B)  They represent an important part of nontraditional organization structures. 
C)  Teams are the counterpart to committees in traditional structures. 
D)  They are in charge of, or supplementary to, the line and staff functions. 
E)  They are groups of people who are informally appointed.

Question 15

Japanese organizations historically have had more middle managers and taller structures than American organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In which stage does the organization become characterized by written policies,procedures,and plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organic stage 
B)  Mechanistic stage 
C)  Craft stage 
D)  Professional management stage 
E)  Family stage 
A)  Organic stage 
B)  Mechanistic stage 
C)  Craft stage 
D)  Professional management stage 
E)  Family stage

Question 17

Which of the following is true of organic systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication content is largely instructions and decisions issued by superiors in organic systems. 
B)  Firms in dynamic industries tend to be organic in structure. 
C)  Structure of control, authority, and communication is hierarchical in organic systems. 
D)  Organic systems are characterized by lesser participation than mechanistic systems. 
E)  Organic systems have a better developed organizational hierarchy than mechanistic systems. 
A)  Communication content is largely instructions and decisions issued by superiors in organic systems. 
B)  Firms in dynamic industries tend to be organic in structure. 
C)  Structure of control, authority, and communication is hierarchical in organic systems. 
D)  Organic systems are characterized by lesser participation than mechanistic systems. 
E)  Organic systems have a better developed organizational hierarchy than mechanistic systems.

Question 18

Board members do not necessarily need to own stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As organizations grow and experience success,they tend to evolve into increasingly simple and lean structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Flat structures differ from tall structures in that flat structures _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have relatively small spans of management 
B)  have relatively fewer levels 
C)  are only associated with job dissatisfaction 
D)  discourage the delegation of authority to other levels 
E)  have the most amount of employee supervision 
A)  have relatively small spans of management 
B)  have relatively fewer levels 
C)  are only associated with job dissatisfaction 
D)  discourage the delegation of authority to other levels 
E)  have the most amount of employee supervision

What are the problems associated with line and staff organization?

Which of the following statements is true about an organization with a simple form and a lean staff?

The craft or family stage is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

Which of the following is true about horizontal structure?

Teams are the counterpart to committees in nontraditional horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

Microsoft,Nike,and Apple are characterized by a(n)_____ system which helps them move swiftly into new and as yet untapped markets and product lines.

Which of the following is a line function?

The _____ approach to organization structure states that the most appropriate structure depends on the technology used,the rate of environmental change,and other dynamic forces.

_____ is the framework that defines the boundaries of the formal organization.

Discuss the various methods of selecting committees and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each method.

Which of the following statements is true about the historical trends in organization structure?

A simple form with a lean staff allows an organization to adjust more rapidly to a fast-changing environment.

What are the challenges of transitioning to a virtual organization?

Which of the following is true of committees?

Japanese organizations historically have had more middle managers and taller structures than American organizations.

In which stage does the organization become characterized by written policies,procedures,and plans?

Which of the following is true of organic systems?

Board members do not necessarily need to own stock.

As organizations grow and experience success,they tend to evolve into increasingly simple and lean structures.

Flat structures differ from tall structures in that flat structures _____.

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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Exam 9: Organizational Structure

What are the problems associated with line and staff organization?

Which of the following statements is true about an organization with a simple form and a lean staff?

The craft or family stage is characterized by the absence of formal policies,objectives,and structure.

Which of the following is true about horizontal structure?

Teams are the counterpart to committees in nontraditional horizontal structures and virtual organizations.

Microsoft,Nike,and Apple are characterized by a(n)_____ system which helps them move swiftly into new and as yet untapped markets and product lines.

Which of the following is a line function?

The _____ approach to organization structure states that the most appropriate structure depends on the technology used,the rate of environmental change,and other dynamic forces.

_____ is the framework that defines the boundaries of the formal organization.

Discuss the various methods of selecting committees and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each method.

Which of the following statements is true about the historical trends in organization structure?

A simple form with a lean staff allows an organization to adjust more rapidly to a fast-changing environment.

What are the challenges of transitioning to a virtual organization?

Which of the following is true of committees?

Japanese organizations historically have had more middle managers and taller structures than American organizations.

In which stage does the organization become characterized by written policies,procedures,and plans?

Which of the following is true of organic systems?

Board members do not necessarily need to own stock.

As organizations grow and experience success,they tend to evolve into increasingly simple and lean structures.

Flat structures differ from tall structures in that flat structures _____.

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

Filters