Question 1

The area an organization claims for itself with respect to how it fits into its relevant environments is known as its _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​life cycle 
B) ​liability 
C) ​task identity 
D) ​domain 
A) ​life cycle 
B) ​liability 
C) ​task identity 
D) ​domain

Question 2

_____ is the degree of differentiation between organizational subunits and is based on employees' specialized knowledge, education, or training.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Horizontal differentiation 
B) ​Spatial differentiation 
C) ​Vertical differentiation 
D) ​Departmental differentiation 
A) ​Horizontal differentiation 
B) ​Spatial differentiation 
C) ​Vertical differentiation 
D) ​Departmental differentiation

Question 3

Generally, the flatter an organization, the more vertical integration mechanisms are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Reutiko Inc., a private detective agency, has experts from different fields.These experts work in small teams on different cases based on the requirements of the case.In the context of Mintzberg's organizational structures, Reutiko Inc.is an example of a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​simple structure 
B) ​professional bureaucracy 
C) ​machine bureaucracy 
D) ​adhocracy 
A) ​simple structure 
B) ​professional bureaucracy 
C) ​machine bureaucracy 
D) ​adhocracy

Question 5

Unlike managers today, managers of the future will most likely:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​have a narrow functional focus. 
B) ​get things done by giving employees orders. 
C) ​have broad cross-functional collaboration. 
D) ​strictly adhere to boss-employee relationships. 
A) ​have a narrow functional focus. 
B) ​get things done by giving employees orders. 
C) ​have broad cross-functional collaboration. 
D) ​strictly adhere to boss-employee relationships.

Question 6

In the context of horizontal differentiation, _____ refers to the particular grouping of activities performed by an individual.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​centralization 
B) ​standardization 
C) ​specialization 
D) ​formalization 
A) ​centralization 
B) ​standardization 
C) ​specialization 
D) ​formalization

Question 7

Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​be mechanistic in its design. 
B) ​avoid formalization. 
C) ​adopt a tall organizational structure. 
D) ​be both flexible and efficient. 
A) ​be mechanistic in its design. 
B) ​avoid formalization. 
C) ​adopt a tall organizational structure. 
D) ​be both flexible and efficient.

Question 8

International businesses generally base their structures on certain factors.To achieve horizontal differentiation, _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) a hierarchy of authority must be created that clarifies the responsibilities of both domestic and foreign managers​ 
B) ​the global structure must allow decisions to be made in the most appropriate area of the organization 
C) ​controls must be in place that reflect the strategies and goals of the parent firm 
D) ​foreign and domestic operations should be grouped in such a way that the company effectively serves the needs of all customers 
A) a hierarchy of authority must be created that clarifies the responsibilities of both domestic and foreign managers​ 
B) ​the global structure must allow decisions to be made in the most appropriate area of the organization 
C) ​controls must be in place that reflect the strategies and goals of the parent firm 
D) ​foreign and domestic operations should be grouped in such a way that the company effectively serves the needs of all customers

Question 9

Which of the following is a form of differentiation?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Matrix differentiation 
B) ​Spatial differentiation 
C) ​Circular differentiation 
D) ​Lateral differentiation 
A) ​Matrix differentiation 
B) ​Spatial differentiation 
C) ​Circular differentiation 
D) ​Lateral differentiation

Question 10

The adhocracy emphasizes the support staff and mutual adjustment among people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of Mintzberg's structural configurations for organizations, an automobile plant with routinized operating tasks is most likely to use a(n)_____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​simple structure 
B) ​machine bureaucracy 
C) ​professional bureaucracy 
D) ​adhocracy 
A) ​simple structure 
B) ​machine bureaucracy 
C) ​professional bureaucracy 
D) ​adhocracy

Question 12

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, hospitals and universities are examples of a:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​simple structure. 
B) ​professional bureaucracy. 
C) ​divisionalized form. 
D) ​machine bureaucracy. 
A) ​simple structure. 
B) ​professional bureaucracy. 
C) ​divisionalized form. 
D) ​machine bureaucracy.

Question 13

An organization chart shows:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​formal lines of authority and responsibility. 
B) ​the number of people working in the organization. 
C) ​the list of task activities for each job. 
D) ​the number of positions in each department. 
A) ​formal lines of authority and responsibility. 
B) ​the number of people working in the organization. 
C) ​the list of task activities for each job. 
D) ​the number of positions in each department.

Question 14

The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​liaison roles. 
B) ​integrators. 
C) ​task forces. 
D) ​teams. 
A) ​liaison roles. 
B) ​integrators. 
C) ​task forces. 
D) ​teams.

Question 15

For each of the five structural configurations described by Mintzberg, discuss an appropriate integrative mechanism.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.?The process of coordi

Question 16

In the context of design dimensions, which of the following is most likely an important organizational variable for flexible structures?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Complexity 
B) ​Humility 
C) ​Trust 
D) ​Control 
A) ​Complexity 
B) ​Humility 
C) ​Trust 
D) ​Control

Question 17

When a new organization or subunit is born, the structure is mechanistic and formal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify a true statement about Woodward's classification schemes for technology.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Mass technology is classified as the least complex. 
B) ​Beer making is an example of mass technology. 
C) ​Process technology is classified as the most complex. 
D) ​Unit technology is large-batch manufacturing technology. 
A) ​Mass technology is classified as the least complex. 
B) ​Beer making is an example of mass technology. 
C) ​Process technology is classified as the most complex. 
D) ​Unit technology is large-batch manufacturing technology.

Question 19

The machine bureaucracy emphasizes:​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the support staff and mutual adjustment among people. 
B) ​the expertise of the professionals in the operating core of the organization. 
C) ​limited horizontal decentralization of decision making. 
D) ​strong centralization of decision making in the upper echelon. 
A) ​the support staff and mutual adjustment among people. 
B) ​the expertise of the professionals in the operating core of the organization. 
C) ​limited horizontal decentralization of decision making. 
D) ​strong centralization of decision making in the upper echelon.

Question 20

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, the simple structure is a decentralized form of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The area an organization claims for itself with respect to how it fits into its relevant environments is known as its _____.

_____ is the degree of differentiation between organizational subunits and is based on employees' specialized knowledge, education, or training.

Generally, the flatter an organization, the more vertical integration mechanisms are needed.

Reutiko Inc., a private detective agency, has experts from different fields.These experts work in small teams on different cases based on the requirements of the case.In the context of Mintzberg's organizational structures, Reutiko Inc.is an example of a(n)_____.

Unlike managers today, managers of the future will most likely:

In the context of horizontal differentiation, _____ refers to the particular grouping of activities performed by an individual.

Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:

International businesses generally base their structures on certain factors.To achieve horizontal differentiation, _____.

Which of the following is a form of differentiation?

The adhocracy emphasizes the support staff and mutual adjustment among people.

In the context of Mintzberg's structural configurations for organizations, an automobile plant with routinized operating tasks is most likely to use a(n)_____.

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, hospitals and universities are examples of a:

An organization chart shows:

The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:

For each of the five structural configurations described by Mintzberg, discuss an appropriate integrative mechanism.

In the context of design dimensions, which of the following is most likely an important organizational variable for flexible structures?

When a new organization or subunit is born, the structure is mechanistic and formal.

Identify a true statement about Woodward's classification schemes for technology.

The machine bureaucracy emphasizes:

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, the simple structure is a decentralized form of organization.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 15: Organizational Design and Structure

The area an organization claims for itself with respect to how it fits into its relevant environments is known as its _____.​

_____ is the degree of differentiation between organizational subunits and is based on employees' specialized knowledge, education, or training.​

Generally, the flatter an organization, the more vertical integration mechanisms are needed.

Reutiko Inc., a private detective agency, has experts from different fields.These experts work in small teams on different cases based on the requirements of the case.In the context of Mintzberg's organizational structures, Reutiko Inc.is an example of a(n)_____.​

Unlike managers today, managers of the future will most likely:​

In the context of horizontal differentiation, _____ refers to the particular grouping of activities performed by an individual.​

Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:​

International businesses generally base their structures on certain factors.To achieve horizontal differentiation, _____.​

Which of the following is a form of differentiation?​

The adhocracy emphasizes the support staff and mutual adjustment among people.

In the context of Mintzberg's structural configurations for organizations, an automobile plant with routinized operating tasks is most likely to use a(n)_____.​

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, hospitals and universities are examples of a:​

An organization chart shows:​

The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:​

For each of the five structural configurations described by Mintzberg, discuss an appropriate integrative mechanism.

In the context of design dimensions, which of the following is most likely an important organizational variable for flexible structures?​

When a new organization or subunit is born, the structure is mechanistic and formal.

Identify a true statement about Woodward's classification schemes for technology.​

The machine bureaucracy emphasizes:​

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, the simple structure is a decentralized form of organization.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters

The area an organization claims for itself with respect to how it fits into its relevant environments is known as its _____.

_____ is the degree of differentiation between organizational subunits and is based on employees' specialized knowledge, education, or training.

Reutiko Inc., a private detective agency, has experts from different fields.These experts work in small teams on different cases based on the requirements of the case.In the context of Mintzberg's organizational structures, Reutiko Inc.is an example of a(n)_____.

Unlike managers today, managers of the future will most likely:

In the context of horizontal differentiation, _____ refers to the particular grouping of activities performed by an individual.

Short organizational life cycles put more pressure on the organization to:

International businesses generally base their structures on certain factors.To achieve horizontal differentiation, _____.

Which of the following is a form of differentiation?

In the context of Mintzberg's structural configurations for organizations, an automobile plant with routinized operating tasks is most likely to use a(n)_____.

According to Mintzberg's organizational structures, hospitals and universities are examples of a:

An organization chart shows:

The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:

In the context of design dimensions, which of the following is most likely an important organizational variable for flexible structures?

Identify a true statement about Woodward's classification schemes for technology.

The machine bureaucracy emphasizes: