Exam 15: Organizational Design and Structure

Differentiation is the process of deciding how to divide the work in an organization.

A tall hierarchy of authority is usually associated with:

The construct of environmental uncertainty is typically composed or assessed using which of the following set of variables?

The process of coordinating the different parts on an organization is:

A moderately decentralized form of organization that emphasizes the technical staff and standardization of work processes defines:

The adhocracy displays a high degree of standardization, a low level of complexity, and minimal environmental uncertainty.

The degree to which jobs are narrowly defined and depend on unique expertise defines standardization.

Usually, the more specialized the jobs within an organization, the more departments are differentiated within that organization.

The extent to which work activities are defined and routinely performed the same way is known as:

Organization complexity would be considered greatest in which of the following organizations?

Generally, the taller the organization, the more vertical integration mechanisms are needed.

Match the following: -Formalization

When examining the relationship between size and basic design dimensions, small organizations have more _____ than large organizations?

Lawrence and Lorsch suggest that an organization's complexity should mirror:

Match the following: -Hierarchy of authority

Organizations in the birth stage of the life cycle will most likely want a mechanistic structure in order to be effective.

The emphasis in tomorrow's organizations will be on organizing around processes.

The manager's role in the context of shorter life cycles becomes:

What are some distinguishing characteristics of the external environment of a large commercial airline such as American Airlines, United, or Delta?

Which of the following can function as a vertical and horizontal integrating device?