Question 1

​The author of the book,The Wealth of Nations,which emphasized the power of specialization,was

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A)  ​Adam Smith 
B)  ​John Smith 
C)  ​Fred Smith 
D)  ​Wilber Smith 
A)  ​Adam Smith 
B)  ​John Smith 
C)  ​Fred Smith 
D)  ​Wilber Smith

Question 2

An advantage of decision-making by a committee in lieu of an individual is that committee deliberations are always faster than individual decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define an organization.Relate that definition to a local eating establishment by showing how this organization fits the definition.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.An organization is a g

Question 4

A task force is a committee responsible for investigating a major problem or pending decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss several advantages and disadvantages of committees over individuals.Offer examples that you have been a part of or are aware of to emphasize your point.

Accepted Answer

Committees are often able to bring infor

Question 6

Lamar,a manager for a computer assembly department,has toured the assembly floor where employees are performing specialized tasks and noticed that employees seem to be bored and dissatisfied with their work.To promote satisfaction and retain employees' interest in their jobs,Lamar may do any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer everyone out of the department. 
B)  start job rotation. 
C)  institute job enlargement. 
D)  cross-train employees. 
A)  transfer everyone out of the department. 
B)  start job rotation. 
C)  institute job enlargement. 
D)  cross-train employees.

Question 7

The more complex and uncertain a company's environment,the more likely it is that the company will

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralize the organization. 
B)  have a split between decentralized and centralized decision making. 
C)  centralize the organization. 
D)  increase the span of control,thus increasing the number of employees on board. 
E)  decrease the span of control,thus decreasing the workforce. 
A)  decentralize the organization. 
B)  have a split between decentralized and centralized decision making. 
C)  centralize the organization. 
D)  increase the span of control,thus increasing the number of employees on board. 
E)  decrease the span of control,thus decreasing the workforce.

Question 8

The human resource manager of one of Hershey Foods' production facilities has been noticing an increase in absenteeism among assembly-line workers in the chocolate bar plant.Switching to a job rotation system would probably significantly decrease the amount of absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a furniture factory,one worker cuts the wood according to the design,another glues the furniture together,and another stains and finishes the furniture.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  an automated assembly line. 
A)  departmentalization. 
B)  decentralization. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  job rotation. 
E)  an automated assembly line.

Question 10

Companies like Southwest Airlines and Saturn attribute a great deal of their success to their strong corporate cultures,which is inaccurate.In reality,research has determined that,over time,corporate culture has only a marginal influence on firm performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Ivan Boston is a regional sales manager for Unisys,a large manufacturer of computer systems.As such,Ivan is responsible for salespeople throughout the region,and he must interact with them frequently to solve problems.Which of the following descriptions is most characteristic of Unisys and its sales managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wide span of management control and flat organizational height 
B)  Narrow span of management control and flat organizational height 
C)  Wide span of management control and tall organizational height 
D)  Narrow span of management control and tall organizational height 
E)  Low administrative costs and clear communication 
A)  Wide span of management control and flat organizational height 
B)  Narrow span of management control and flat organizational height 
C)  Wide span of management control and tall organizational height 
D)  Narrow span of management control and tall organizational height 
E)  Low administrative costs and clear communication

Question 12

Adam Smith,author of The Wealth of Nations,is widely credited with being the first person to emphasize the power of specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Location,product,function,and customer are common bases for a firm's

Accepted Answer

A)  span of management. 
B)  job design. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  departmentalization. 
A)  span of management. 
B)  job design. 
C)  job specialization. 
D)  chain of command. 
E)  departmentalization.

Question 14

Cross-functional teams are not very effective structures to use when developing a new product or service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Staff managers are part of the chain of command of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Bre'Aujanaye operates a flower shop in Paris.All employee can take orders,sell flowers,make arrangements,and commit the store to large orders for weddings,banquets,and special events.Why type of organization does Bre'Aujanaye have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wide 
B)  Narrow 
C)  Centralized 
D)  Decentralized 
A)  Wide 
B)  Narrow 
C)  Centralized 
D)  Decentralized

Question 17

A locally owned and operated bakery with just one location is likely to have

Accepted Answer

A)  a short chain of command. 
B)  a complex chain of command. 
C)  an extensive advisory staff. 
D)  a highly departmentalized structure. 
E)  no organization chart. 
A)  a short chain of command. 
B)  a complex chain of command. 
C)  an extensive advisory staff. 
D)  a highly departmentalized structure. 
E)  no organization chart.

Question 18

The employees at the Ford production facility in Michigan work on an assembly line where each employee performs a specific task.This method of assembly-line production is a good example of job specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Many online companies strive to have a corporate culture based on trust and friendship among employees,a strong commitment to the company,and a relaxed and informal atmosphere.This is a ____ culture.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Grouping jobs into manageable units according to some reasonable scheme is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  job description. 
B)  departmentalization. 
C)  centralized organization. 
D)  bureaucratic structuring. 
E)  informal organizing. 
A)  job description. 
B)  departmentalization. 
C)  centralized organization. 
D)  bureaucratic structuring. 
E)  informal organizing.

The author of the book,The Wealth of Nations,which emphasized the power of specialization,was

An advantage of decision-making by a committee in lieu of an individual is that committee deliberations are always faster than individual decisions.

Define an organization.Relate that definition to a local eating establishment by showing how this organization fits the definition.

A task force is a committee responsible for investigating a major problem or pending decision.

Discuss several advantages and disadvantages of committees over individuals.Offer examples that you have been a part of or are aware of to emphasize your point.

The more complex and uncertain a company's environment,the more likely it is that the company will

The human resource manager of one of Hershey Foods' production facilities has been noticing an increase in absenteeism among assembly-line workers in the chocolate bar plant.Switching to a job rotation system would probably significantly decrease the amount of absenteeism.

In a furniture factory,one worker cuts the wood according to the design,another glues the furniture together,and another stains and finishes the furniture.This is an example of

Companies like Southwest Airlines and Saturn attribute a great deal of their success to their strong corporate cultures,which is inaccurate.In reality,research has determined that,over time,corporate culture has only a marginal influence on firm performance.

Adam Smith,author of The Wealth of Nations,is widely credited with being the first person to emphasize the power of specialization.

Location,product,function,and customer are common bases for a firm's

Cross-functional teams are not very effective structures to use when developing a new product or service.

Staff managers are part of the chain of command of an organization.

Bre'Aujanaye operates a flower shop in Paris.All employee can take orders,sell flowers,make arrangements,and commit the store to large orders for weddings,banquets,and special events.Why type of organization does Bre'Aujanaye have?

A locally owned and operated bakery with just one location is likely to have

The employees at the Ford production facility in Michigan work on an assembly line where each employee performs a specific task.This method of assembly-line production is a good example of job specialization.

Many online companies strive to have a corporate culture based on trust and friendship among employees,a strong commitment to the company,and a relaxed and informal atmosphere.This is a ____ culture.

Grouping jobs into manageable units according to some reasonable scheme is known as

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

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Exam 7: Creating a Flexible Organization

​The author of the book,The Wealth of Nations,which emphasized the power of specialization,was

An advantage of decision-making by a committee in lieu of an individual is that committee deliberations are always faster than individual decisions.

Define an organization.Relate that definition to a local eating establishment by showing how this organization fits the definition.

A task force is a committee responsible for investigating a major problem or pending decision.

Discuss several advantages and disadvantages of committees over individuals.Offer examples that you have been a part of or are aware of to emphasize your point.

The more complex and uncertain a company's environment,the more likely it is that the company will

The human resource manager of one of Hershey Foods' production facilities has been noticing an increase in absenteeism among assembly-line workers in the chocolate bar plant.Switching to a job rotation system would probably significantly decrease the amount of absenteeism.

In a furniture factory,one worker cuts the wood according to the design,another glues the furniture together,and another stains and finishes the furniture.This is an example of

Companies like Southwest Airlines and Saturn attribute a great deal of their success to their strong corporate cultures,which is inaccurate.In reality,research has determined that,over time,corporate culture has only a marginal influence on firm performance.

Adam Smith,author of The Wealth of Nations,is widely credited with being the first person to emphasize the power of specialization.

Location,product,function,and customer are common bases for a firm's

Cross-functional teams are not very effective structures to use when developing a new product or service.

Staff managers are part of the chain of command of an organization.

Bre'Aujanaye operates a flower shop in Paris.All employee can take orders,sell flowers,make arrangements,and commit the store to large orders for weddings,banquets,and special events.Why type of organization does Bre'Aujanaye have?

A locally owned and operated bakery with just one location is likely to have

The employees at the Ford production facility in Michigan work on an assembly line where each employee performs a specific task.This method of assembly-line production is a good example of job specialization.

Many online companies strive to have a corporate culture based on trust and friendship among employees,a strong commitment to the company,and a relaxed and informal atmosphere.This is a ____ culture.

Grouping jobs into manageable units according to some reasonable scheme is known as

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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The author of the book,The Wealth of Nations,which emphasized the power of specialization,was