Question 1

If a manufacturer divides the organization according to the way goods are created,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional departmentalization 
B)  Process departmentalization 
C)  Customer departmentalization 
D)  Geographic departmentalization 
E)  Brand departmentalization 
A)  Functional departmentalization 
B)  Process departmentalization 
C)  Customer departmentalization 
D)  Geographic departmentalization 
E)  Brand departmentalization B

Question 2

The reporting relationships within an organization follow a chain from the highest level to the lowest level in the organization,and is known as chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Describe how organizations create and communicate their organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Each organization must develop an appropriate organizational structure,which includes the specification of the jobs to be done and the ways in which those jobs relate to one another.Most organizations change structures almost continuously.Firms prepare organization charts to clarify structure and to show employees where they fit into a firm's operations.Each box represents a job,and solid lines define the chain of command,or reporting relationships.The charts of large firms are complex and include individuals at many levels.Because size prevents them from charting every manager,they may create single organization charts for overall corporate structure and separate charts for divisions.

Question 4

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Accepted Answer

A divisional structure relies on product

Question 5

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers can develop expertise in their jobs. 
B)  Workers will not need to be trained. 
C)  Jobs become more interesting. 
D)  Workers derive more satisfaction from their jobs. 
E)  Jobs do not need to be redefined. 
A)  Workers can develop expertise in their jobs. 
B)  Workers will not need to be trained. 
C)  Jobs become more interesting. 
D)  Workers derive more satisfaction from their jobs. 
E)  Jobs do not need to be redefined.

Question 7

When a large organization has departments based on areas of production,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer departmentalization 
B)  Process departmentalization 
C)  Geographic departmentalization 
D)  Functional departmentalization 
E)  Product departmentalization 
A)  Customer departmentalization 
B)  Process departmentalization 
C)  Geographic departmentalization 
D)  Functional departmentalization 
E)  Product departmentalization

Question 8

Briefly describe the five basic forms of departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

The five basic forms of departmentalizat

Question 9

Which of the following is a natural part of organizational growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retrenchment 
B)  Entrepreneurship 
C)  Job specialization 
D)  Outsourcing 
E)  Team consolidation 
A)  Retrenchment 
B)  Entrepreneurship 
C)  Job specialization 
D)  Outsourcing 
E)  Team consolidation

Question 10

Which term identifies the grouping of jobs into logical units?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specialization 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Departmentalization 
E)  Process management 
A)  Specialization 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Authorization 
D)  Departmentalization 
E)  Process management

Question 11

In tall organizations,which feature describes the span of control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Short 
B)  Tall 
C)  Wide 
D)  Narrow 
E)  Vertical 
A)  Short 
B)  Tall 
C)  Wide 
D)  Narrow 
E)  Vertical

Question 12

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility is the duty to perform an

Question 13

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Frequently,the informal organization effectively alters a company's formal structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Liability 
D)  Authority 
E)  Training 
A)  Centralization 
B)  Delegation 
C)  Liability 
D)  Authority 
E)  Training

Question 16

Profit centers can occur based on function,product,process,customer,or geographical areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit centers 
B)  Cost centers 
C)  Staff members 
D)  Line members 
E)  Unit managers 
A)  Profit centers 
B)  Cost centers 
C)  Staff members 
D)  Line members 
E)  Unit managers

Question 18

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  International 
E)  Regional 
A)  Matrix 
B)  Functional 
C)  Divisional 
D)  International 
E)  Regional

Question 19

Which form of organization is used by most small to medium-sized firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divisional 
B)  Functional 
C)  Matrix 
D)  International 
E)  Stratified 
A)  Divisional 
B)  Functional 
C)  Matrix 
D)  International 
E)  Stratified

Question 20

Firms with production,marketing,human resource,and finance departments have a process form of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a manufacturer divides the organization according to the way goods are created,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

The reporting relationships within an organization follow a chain from the highest level to the lowest level in the organization,and is known as chain of command.

Describe how organizations create and communicate their organizational structure.

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

When a large organization has departments based on areas of production,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

Briefly describe the five basic forms of departmentalization.

Which of the following is a natural part of organizational growth?

Which term identifies the grouping of jobs into logical units?

In tall organizations,which feature describes the span of control?

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Frequently,the informal organization effectively alters a company's formal structure.

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Profit centers can occur based on function,product,process,customer,or geographical areas.

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

Which form of organization is used by most small to medium-sized firms?

Firms with production,marketing,human resource,and finance departments have a process form of organization.

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If a manufacturer divides the organization according to the way goods are created,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

The reporting relationships within an organization follow a chain from the highest level to the lowest level in the organization,and is known as chain of command.

Describe how organizations create and communicate their organizational structure.

What does a divisional structure rely on and why does it rely on this feature?

Geographic departmentalization divides firms according to the areas of the country or the world that they serve.

Which of the following is an advantage of job specialization?

When a large organization has departments based on areas of production,what type of departmentalization is being utilized?

Briefly describe the five basic forms of departmentalization.

Which of the following is a natural part of organizational growth?

Which term identifies the grouping of jobs into logical units?

In tall organizations,which feature describes the span of control?

What is the difference between responsibility and authority?

Divisional structure is the relationships between group functions and activities that determine authority.

Frequently,the informal organization effectively alters a company's formal structure.

Which of the following begins when a manager assigns responsibility to a subordinate?

Profit centers can occur based on function,product,process,customer,or geographical areas.

What are an organization's specialists in law,accounting,and human resource management commonly called?

Which of the following structures relies on product departmentalization?

Which form of organization is used by most small to medium-sized firms?

Firms with production,marketing,human resource,and finance departments have a process form of organization.

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Employee Behavior and Motivation

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology Itfor Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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