Question 1

What style of organization relies almost entirely on employees working on a common project with little or no underlying functional hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Learning 
D)  Flexible 
E)  Stratified 
A)  Team 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Learning 
D)  Flexible 
E)  Stratified

Question 2

When several employees perform the same simple task,a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A divisional structure relies on functional departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the advantage of an organization that is unstructured and informal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisions can be made by consensus. 
B)  There is less effect on the organization in a rapidly changing market. 
C)  Managers do not become overwhelmed with decision making. 
D)  It can become a more complex structure quickly and efficiently. 
E)  The structure is more adaptable to the environment. 
A)  Decisions can be made by consensus. 
B)  There is less effect on the organization in a rapidly changing market. 
C)  Managers do not become overwhelmed with decision making. 
D)  It can become a more complex structure quickly and efficiently. 
E)  The structure is more adaptable to the environment.

Question 6

What is dividing a store into a men's department,a women's department,and a luggage department an example of?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the advantage of using product departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers can focus on specific product lines. 
B)  Products are organized based on the production process. 
C)  Products are better targets to specific customer groups. 
D)  Customer groups are easily identifiable. 
E)  Products are closer to where consumers are served. 
A)  Managers can focus on specific product lines. 
B)  Products are organized based on the production process. 
C)  Products are better targets to specific customer groups. 
D)  Customer groups are easily identifiable. 
E)  Products are closer to where consumers are served.

Question 8

What is the main organizational characteristic of decentralized firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flat 
B)  Tall 
C)  Diverse 
D)  Multi-layered 
E)  Matrix 
A)  Flat 
B)  Tall 
C)  Diverse 
D)  Multi-layered 
E)  Matrix

Question 9

What type of organizational structure seeks to integrate continuous improvements with lifelong learning and personal employee development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Learning 
D)  Flexible 
E)  Evolving 
A)  Team 
B)  Virtual 
C)  Learning 
D)  Flexible 
E)  Evolving

Question 10

To move a new idea to a marketable entity,who must approve and support the project,including the funding of the idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventors 
B)  Sponsors 
C)  Stakeholders 
D)  Product champions 
E)  Project committees 
A)  Inventors 
B)  Sponsors 
C)  Stakeholders 
D)  Product champions 
E)  Project committees

Question 11

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture,purchase,and sell in global markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following can effectively,but unintentionally,change the formal structure of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyday social interaction of employees 
B)  Suppliers and vendors 
C)  Market conditions 
D)  Members of the Board of Directors 
E)  Intrapreneuring 
A)  Everyday social interaction of employees 
B)  Suppliers and vendors 
C)  Market conditions 
D)  Members of the Board of Directors 
E)  Intrapreneuring

Question 13

What type of management is exemplified by the idea that managers should delegate to subordinates and allow those subordinates to be responsible for decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authentic management 
B)  Linear management 
C)  Centralized management 
D)  Group management 
E)  Decentralized management 
A)  Authentic management 
B)  Linear management 
C)  Centralized management 
D)  Group management 
E)  Decentralized management

Question 14

What is authority that flows up and down the chain of command called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Staff authority 
B)  Departmental authority 
C)  Delegated authority 
D)  Divisional authority 
E)  Line authority 
A)  Staff authority 
B)  Departmental authority 
C)  Delegated authority 
D)  Divisional authority 
E)  Line authority

Question 15

Discuss reasons why informal communication plays a growing role in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Informal communication is increasing in

Question 16

Organizational structure is a function of the organization's mission and strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is authority given to a decision-making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk aversion 
B)  Committee and team 
C)  Line 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Product and labor 
A)  Risk aversion 
B)  Committee and team 
C)  Line 
D)  Matrix 
E)  Product and labor

Question 18

What is an informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

Accepted Answer

The informal organization consists of th

Question 19

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mission statement 
B)  Chain of command 
C)  Job specialization 
D)  Grapevine activity 
E)  Market share 
A)  Mission statement 
B)  Chain of command 
C)  Job specialization 
D)  Grapevine activity 
E)  Market share

Question 20

How can a firm utilize and control an informal company grapevine?

Accepted Answer

Attempts to eliminate the grapevine are

What style of organization relies almost entirely on employees working on a common project with little or no underlying functional hierarchy?

When several employees perform the same simple task,a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

A divisional structure relies on functional departmentalization.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

What is the advantage of an organization that is unstructured and informal?

What is dividing a store into a men's department,a women's department,and a luggage department an example of?

What is the advantage of using product departmentalization?

What is the main organizational characteristic of decentralized firms?

What type of organizational structure seeks to integrate continuous improvements with lifelong learning and personal employee development?

To move a new idea to a marketable entity,who must approve and support the project,including the funding of the idea?

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture,purchase,and sell in global markets.

Which of the following can effectively,but unintentionally,change the formal structure of an organization?

What type of management is exemplified by the idea that managers should delegate to subordinates and allow those subordinates to be responsible for decisions?

What is authority that flows up and down the chain of command called?

Discuss reasons why informal communication plays a growing role in an organization.

Organizational structure is a function of the organization's mission and strategy.

What is authority given to a decision-making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

What is an informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

How can a firm utilize and control an informal company grapevine?

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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

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Distributing and Promoting Products

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What style of organization relies almost entirely on employees working on a common project with little or no underlying functional hierarchy?

When several employees perform the same simple task,a narrow span of control is most appropriate.

A divisional structure relies on functional departmentalization.

Firms typically use the same form of departmentalization at upper and lower levels.

What is the advantage of an organization that is unstructured and informal?

What is dividing a store into a men's department,a women's department,and a luggage department an example of?

What is the advantage of using product departmentalization?

What is the main organizational characteristic of decentralized firms?

What type of organizational structure seeks to integrate continuous improvements with lifelong learning and personal employee development?

To move a new idea to a marketable entity,who must approve and support the project,including the funding of the idea?

International organizational structures are an approach to organizational structure developed in response to the need to manufacture,purchase,and sell in global markets.

Which of the following can effectively,but unintentionally,change the formal structure of an organization?

What type of management is exemplified by the idea that managers should delegate to subordinates and allow those subordinates to be responsible for decisions?

What is authority that flows up and down the chain of command called?

Discuss reasons why informal communication plays a growing role in an organization.

Organizational structure is a function of the organization's mission and strategy.

What is authority given to a decision-making body with power beyond that possessed by any one person?

What is an informal organization and how does it relate to the formal structure?

What do the solid lines on an organization chart show in reporting relationships within a company?

How can a firm utilize and control an informal company grapevine?

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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