Question 1

Among an ad hoc committee,a standing committee,and a task force,only a standing committee is relatively permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All large firms maintain complete and detailed organization charts because it is important to maintain a clear line of authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervision is very difficult because workers are involved in different types of activities. 
B)  This method tends to emphasize the department rather than the organization as a whole. 
C)  It causes duplication of the same specialized activities throughout the organization. 
D)  This method requires an extremely large administrative staff. 
E)  Coordination is very complex because of the way job duties are distributed. 
A)  Supervision is very difficult because workers are involved in different types of activities. 
B)  This method tends to emphasize the department rather than the organization as a whole. 
C)  It causes duplication of the same specialized activities throughout the organization. 
D)  This method requires an extremely large administrative staff. 
E)  Coordination is very complex because of the way job duties are distributed.

Question 4

Generally speaking,a narrow span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ____;a wide span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tall;flat 
B)  tall;sloped 
C)  flat;tall 
D)  short;tall 
E)  long;short 
A)  tall;flat 
B)  tall;sloped 
C)  flat;tall 
D)  short;tall 
E)  long;short

Question 5

Nancy works for a nonprofit organization in which she reports directly to the area director,who reports directly to the district director,who reports directly to the CEO.What type of organizational structure does this nonprofit have?

Accepted Answer

A)  This organization has a network structure. 
B)  This organization has a line structure. 
C)  This organization has a matrix structure. 
D)  This organization has a line-and-staff structure. 
A)  This organization has a network structure. 
B)  This organization has a line structure. 
C)  This organization has a matrix structure. 
D)  This organization has a line-and-staff structure.

Question 6

Job rotation is the systematic shifting of employees from one job to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A manager with few subordinates is said to have a

Accepted Answer

A)  narrow span of control. 
B)  flat organizational structure. 
C)  managerial hierarchy. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  wide span of control. 
A)  narrow span of control. 
B)  flat organizational structure. 
C)  managerial hierarchy. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  wide span of control.

Question 8

If a new company desires to departmentalize in a way that will simplify supervision and facilitate coordination,it will most likely departmentalize by

Accepted Answer

A)  product. 
B)  location. 
C)  worker skill level. 
D)  customer. 
E)  function. 
A)  product. 
B)  location. 
C)  worker skill level. 
D)  customer. 
E)  function.

Question 9

A biotechnology company is constantly faced with important decisions that are likely to have severe consequences on the future of the company.The top managers should

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralize decision-making authority. 
B)  appoint lawyers to make business decisions. 
C)  train first-line managers to make these decisions. 
D)  exercise centralized decision-making authority. 
E)  consult investors when making important daily decisions. 
A)  decentralize decision-making authority. 
B)  appoint lawyers to make business decisions. 
C)  train first-line managers to make these decisions. 
D)  exercise centralized decision-making authority. 
E)  consult investors when making important daily decisions.

Question 10

Each rectangle in an organization chart represents a relationship within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A supervisor may delegate all accountability to subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Delegation is the act of distributing work and power to subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Committees are necessary in an organization but do not offer any advantages over individual decisions and actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Carlos Landry finds he has less and less energy to go to work each day.On average he misses two days a week.Carlos may be suffering from boredom,which is one negative side effect of job

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  enlargement. 
E)  enhancement. 
A)  rotation. 
B)  enrichment. 
C)  specialization. 
D)  enlargement. 
E)  enhancement.

Question 15

​The name given to a diagram that represents the positions and relationships within an organization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ​organizational chart. 
B)  ​organizational outline. 
C)  ​chain of command. 
D)  ​organizational identification. 
A)  ​organizational chart. 
B)  ​organizational outline. 
C)  ​chain of command. 
D)  ​organizational identification.

Question 16

It is important for managers to be aware of the informal groups that exist in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Exquisite Expressions is a home decorating company that sells many different household accessories ranging from candles to entertainment centers.Dora is the CEO of the company.She feels that there is not enough specialization within the company and wants to organize the business in a different way.Dora thinks that the company would be more effective if it were to switch to a new way of organization.For example,there could be a manager in charge of the candles,a different manager in charge of the entertainment centers,and so on.
Another issue that Dora wants to resolve is that of delegation.She believes that if she could improve her delegating,employees would feel more empowered and want to go above and beyond what they are required to do.There are certain reasons that Dora has a hard time delegating to others,but she is confident that the problem will be overcome if she works on it.
-Refer to Exquisite Expressions.Dora should address all of the following when it comes to organizing the business except

Accepted Answer

A)  job design. 
B)  regulating behavior. 
C)  establishing a chain of command. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  delegation. 
A)  job design. 
B)  regulating behavior. 
C)  establishing a chain of command. 
D)  departmentalization. 
E)  delegation.

Question 18

A common characteristic of a centralized organization is

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic decision making. 
B)  decision making by a few top-level managers. 
C)  a flat span of management. 
D)  placing decision making near the workplace. 
E)  authority placed at lower levels. 
A)  democratic decision making. 
B)  decision making by a few top-level managers. 
C)  a flat span of management. 
D)  placing decision making near the workplace. 
E)  authority placed at lower levels.

Question 19

Mia,an administrative assistant in the business division of a university,is assigned the responsibility of serving the needs of the division's professors.However,Mia often reads books and looks at catalogs during working hours because she has plenty of free time.It appears that the professors in the division have failed to

Accepted Answer

A)  delegate. 
B)  work hard. 
C)  teach class. 
D)  prioritize. 
E)  be held accountable. 
A)  delegate. 
B)  work hard. 
C)  teach class. 
D)  prioritize. 
E)  be held accountable.

Question 20

A committee created for a specific short-term purpose is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  task force. 
B)  standing committee. 
C)  ad hoc committee. 
D)  informal group. 
E)  organic structure. 
A)  task force. 
B)  standing committee. 
C)  ad hoc committee. 
D)  informal group. 
E)  organic structure.

Among an ad hoc committee,a standing committee,and a task force,only a standing committee is relatively permanent.

All large firms maintain complete and detailed organization charts because it is important to maintain a clear line of authority.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

Generally speaking,a narrow span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ;a wide span of management implies that the height of the organization will be .

Nancy works for a nonprofit organization in which she reports directly to the area director,who reports directly to the district director,who reports directly to the CEO.What type of organizational structure does this nonprofit have?

Job rotation is the systematic shifting of employees from one job to another.

A manager with few subordinates is said to have a

If a new company desires to departmentalize in a way that will simplify supervision and facilitate coordination,it will most likely departmentalize by

A biotechnology company is constantly faced with important decisions that are likely to have severe consequences on the future of the company.The top managers should

Each rectangle in an organization chart represents a relationship within the organization.

A supervisor may delegate all accountability to subordinates.

Delegation is the act of distributing work and power to subordinates.

Committees are necessary in an organization but do not offer any advantages over individual decisions and actions.

Carlos Landry finds he has less and less energy to go to work each day.On average he misses two days a week.Carlos may be suffering from boredom,which is one negative side effect of job

The name given to a diagram that represents the positions and relationships within an organization is a(n)

It is important for managers to be aware of the informal groups that exist in an organization.

A common characteristic of a centralized organization is

A committee created for a specific short-term purpose is called a(n)

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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

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Understanding Personal Finances and Investments

Enhancing Union-Management Relations

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Exam 7: Creating a Flexible Organization

Among an ad hoc committee,a standing committee,and a task force,only a standing committee is relatively permanent.

All large firms maintain complete and detailed organization charts because it is important to maintain a clear line of authority.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of departmentalization by function?

Generally speaking,a narrow span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ____;a wide span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ____.

Nancy works for a nonprofit organization in which she reports directly to the area director,who reports directly to the district director,who reports directly to the CEO.What type of organizational structure does this nonprofit have?

Job rotation is the systematic shifting of employees from one job to another.

A manager with few subordinates is said to have a

If a new company desires to departmentalize in a way that will simplify supervision and facilitate coordination,it will most likely departmentalize by

A biotechnology company is constantly faced with important decisions that are likely to have severe consequences on the future of the company.The top managers should

Each rectangle in an organization chart represents a relationship within the organization.

A supervisor may delegate all accountability to subordinates.

Delegation is the act of distributing work and power to subordinates.

Committees are necessary in an organization but do not offer any advantages over individual decisions and actions.

Carlos Landry finds he has less and less energy to go to work each day.On average he misses two days a week.Carlos may be suffering from boredom,which is one negative side effect of job

​The name given to a diagram that represents the positions and relationships within an organization is a(n)

It is important for managers to be aware of the informal groups that exist in an organization.

A common characteristic of a centralized organization is

A committee created for a specific short-term purpose is called 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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Generally speaking,a narrow span of management implies that the height of the organization will be ;a wide span of management implies that the height of the organization will be .

The name given to a diagram that represents the positions and relationships within an organization is a(n)