Question 1

Older,larger firms producing and selling various products base departmentalization on function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An organization is a group of two or more people working together to achieve common goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are some of the primary advantages of a network structure?

Accepted Answer

The primary strength of a network struct

Question 4

The Thomas Company,a small furniture manufacturer,divides its organization into marketing,human resources,accounting,and production departments.This is an example of departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

A)  location. 
B)  specialty. 
C)  product. 
D)  taste. 
E)  function. 
A)  location. 
B)  specialty. 
C)  product. 
D)  taste. 
E)  function.

Question 5

Legal services and public affairs are ____ types of jobs,so they do not fit directly into the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized 
B)  top management 
C)  authoritative 
D)  voluntary 
E)  advisory 
A)  specialized 
B)  top management 
C)  authoritative 
D)  voluntary 
E)  advisory

Question 6

The matrix organizational structure facilitates greater communication between employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When the matrix structure is used,employees report to more than one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Departmentalization by location allows an organization to readily respond to the unique demands of each geographic area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ford and Xerox are two companies that have begun moving away from strict job specialization to alleviate employee motivation problems.Each company has adopted a job design alternative that involves workers in a wider variety of tasks.The method they have employed is known as job

Accepted Answer

A)  enlargement. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  generalization. 
D)  rotation. 
E)  substitution. 
A)  enlargement. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  generalization. 
D)  rotation. 
E)  substitution.

Question 10

The two types of corporate culture that have low levels of sociability among employees are

Accepted Answer

A)  networked and communal. 
B)  fragmented and networked. 
C)  family and communal. 
D)  mercenary and networked. 
E)  fragmented and mercenary. 
A)  networked and communal. 
B)  fragmented and networked. 
C)  family and communal. 
D)  mercenary and networked. 
E)  fragmented and mercenary.

Question 11

A highly centralized organization usually means that lower-level employees have the opportunity to make decisions regarding the best way to accomplish their assigned tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a worker has to learn only a specific,highly specialized task,that individual should be able to learn to do it very efficiently.However,this efficiency could eventually become inhibited by job monotony and boredom.This situation could be alleviated through

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation. 
B)  technical job training. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  job design. 
E)  assembly-line production. 
A)  job rotation. 
B)  technical job training. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  job design. 
E)  assembly-line production.

Question 13

Select a local organization and discuss the basis on which it is organized.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A local or regional re

Question 14

Another term used to refer to a formal organization's network of communication is grapevine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a flat organization,administrative costs are higher because more managers are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Informal groups are never powerful within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rockwood International needs to make risky decisions on a daily basis.Therefore,its managers are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  centralize decision making. 
B)  let lower-level managers make important decisions. 
C)  train lower-level managers to make more decisions. 
D)  decentralize authority. 
E)  centralize rare skills. 
A)  centralize decision making. 
B)  let lower-level managers make important decisions. 
C)  train lower-level managers to make more decisions. 
D)  decentralize authority. 
E)  centralize rare skills.

Question 18

Executives from several departments at Ford Motor Company were brought together recently to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring Jaguar.This type of committee is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  task force. 
B)  standing committee. 
C)  liaison committee. 
D)  ad hoc committee. 
E)  matrix team. 
A)  task force. 
B)  standing committee. 
C)  liaison committee. 
D)  ad hoc committee. 
E)  matrix team.

Older,larger firms producing and selling various products base departmentalization on function.

An organization is a group of two or more people working together to achieve common goals.

What are some of the primary advantages of a network structure?

The Thomas Company,a small furniture manufacturer,divides its organization into marketing,human resources,accounting,and production departments.This is an example of departmentalization by

Legal services and public affairs are ____ types of jobs,so they do not fit directly into the chain of command.

The matrix organizational structure facilitates greater communication between employees.

When the matrix structure is used,employees report to more than one supervisor.

Departmentalization by location allows an organization to readily respond to the unique demands of each geographic area.

Ford and Xerox are two companies that have begun moving away from strict job specialization to alleviate employee motivation problems.Each company has adopted a job design alternative that involves workers in a wider variety of tasks.The method they have employed is known as job

The two types of corporate culture that have low levels of sociability among employees are

A highly centralized organization usually means that lower-level employees have the opportunity to make decisions regarding the best way to accomplish their assigned tasks.

When a worker has to learn only a specific,highly specialized task,that individual should be able to learn to do it very efficiently.However,this efficiency could eventually become inhibited by job monotony and boredom.This situation could be alleviated through

Select a local organization and discuss the basis on which it is organized.

Another term used to refer to a formal organization's network of communication is grapevine.

In a flat organization,administrative costs are higher because more managers are needed.

Informal groups are never powerful within an organization.

Rockwood International needs to make risky decisions on a daily basis.Therefore,its managers are likely to

Executives from several departments at Ford Motor Company were brought together recently to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring Jaguar.This type of committee is known as a(n)

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Small Business,Entrepreneurship,and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Motivating and Satisfying Employees

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers

Distributing and Promoting Products

Exploring Social Media and E-Business

Using Management and Accounting Information

Mastering Financial Management

Understanding Personal Finances and Investments

Enhancing Union-Management Relations

Risk Management and Insurance

Business Law regulation and Taxation

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Exam 7: Creating a Flexible Organization

Older,larger firms producing and selling various products base departmentalization on function.

An organization is a group of two or more people working together to achieve common goals.

What are some of the primary advantages of a network structure?

The Thomas Company,a small furniture manufacturer,divides its organization into marketing,human resources,accounting,and production departments.This is an example of departmentalization by

Legal services and public affairs are ____ types of jobs,so they do not fit directly into the chain of command.

The matrix organizational structure facilitates greater communication between employees.

When the matrix structure is used,employees report to more than one supervisor.

Departmentalization by location allows an organization to readily respond to the unique demands of each geographic area.

Ford and Xerox are two companies that have begun moving away from strict job specialization to alleviate employee motivation problems.Each company has adopted a job design alternative that involves workers in a wider variety of tasks.The method they have employed is known as job

The two types of corporate culture that have low levels of sociability among employees are

A highly centralized organization usually means that lower-level employees have the opportunity to make decisions regarding the best way to accomplish their assigned tasks.

When a worker has to learn only a specific,highly specialized task,that individual should be able to learn to do it very efficiently.However,this efficiency could eventually become inhibited by job monotony and boredom.This situation could be alleviated through

Select a local organization and discuss the basis on which it is organized.

Another term used to refer to a formal organization's network of communication is grapevine.

In a flat organization,administrative costs are higher because more managers are needed.

Informal groups are never powerful within an organization.

Rockwood International needs to make risky decisions on a daily basis.Therefore,its managers are likely to

Executives from several departments at Ford Motor Company were brought together recently to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring Jaguar.This type of committee is known as a(n)

Exploring the World of Business and Economics

Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

Global Business

Choosing a Form of Business Ownership

Small Business,Entrepreneurship,and Franchises

Understanding the Management Process

Producing Quality Goods and Services

Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees

Motivating and Satisfying Employees

Building Customer Relationships Through Effective Marketing

Creating and Pricing Products That Satisfy Customers

Distributing and Promoting Products

Exploring Social Media and E-Business

Using Management and Accounting Information

Mastering Financial Management

Understanding Personal Finances and Investments

Enhancing Union-Management Relations

Risk Management and Insurance

Business Law regulation and Taxation

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