Question 1

Coordination refers to the procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about matrix organizations is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A matrix organization is the same as a functional organization. 
B) A matrix organization is the same as a product organization. 
C) A matrix organization is a hybrid of the functional and divisional organizational forms. 
D) A matrix organization is considered out-of-date compared to the organic organization. 
E) A matrix organization is more easily managed than a product organization. 
A) A matrix organization is the same as a functional organization. 
B) A matrix organization is the same as a product organization. 
C) A matrix organization is a hybrid of the functional and divisional organizational forms. 
D) A matrix organization is considered out-of-date compared to the organic organization. 
E) A matrix organization is more easily managed than a product organization.

Question 3

The divisional organization has departmentalization that groups units around products,customer,or geographic regions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following depicts the positions in the firm and how they are arranged?

Accepted Answer

A) Span of control 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Division of labor 
D) Organization chart 
E) Value chain 
A) Span of control 
B) Departmentalization 
C) Division of labor 
D) Organization chart 
E) Value chain

Question 5

The organizational pyramid is commonly called the

Accepted Answer

A) corporation. 
B) hierarchy. 
C) structure 
D) bureaucracy. 
E) framework. 
A) corporation. 
B) hierarchy. 
C) structure 
D) bureaucracy. 
E) framework.

Question 6

Murray works on an automobile assembly line.His job is to assemble the door on every vehicle that is on the line.The job is quite defined and specific as an incorrect assembly could endanger future drivers and passengers of the car.Murray is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is generally accepted that fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Scenario B. Imagine you are promoted to a managerial position in a Cookie Capers, a privately-owned bakery that you have been working for about five years. You are pleased with your new job but are concerned about problems you have recently been having. You are required, as part of your job, to determine the employees' leave schedules. However, when you tell an employee that he/she can't take leave on a certain day, James, the owner of the company, allows them to go anyway. Consequently, the employees you manage are beginning to bypass you and do not seem to view you as a manager. Worse than that, after James has allowed the employee to take leave, if their work doesn't get completed in their absence, he is upset with you!
-In the situation at Cookie Capers,to complete your scheduling assignment you will have to rely more on

Accepted Answer

A) accountability. 
B) responsibility. 
C) authority. 
D) informal influence tactics. 
E) span of control. 
A) accountability. 
B) responsibility. 
C) authority. 
D) informal influence tactics. 
E) span of control.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about a matrix organization is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Information needs are managed more easily. 
B) Matrix organizations violate the unity of command principle. 
C) Resources are used efficiently. 
D) Decision making is decentralized. 
E) All of the above statements are true. 
A) Information needs are managed more easily. 
B) Matrix organizations violate the unity of command principle. 
C) Resources are used efficiently. 
D) Decision making is decentralized. 
E) All of the above statements are true.

Question 10

Scenario C. You are representing your company at the independent booksellers' convention. You always enjoy this convention, not only because you see the newest releases but also because you are able to exchange ideas with other people who work in your industry. There are sessions for every type of job within the industry so you are able to meet lots of different types of managers. Along with their name everyone's name badge has his or her title, company name, and headquarters city. Originally you thought all of the other firms would be set up using the same type of organizational structure as your own firm, but after glancing at a few of the nametags it becomes apparent that different companies are using different organizational structures. For example, Phil's title is Vice President for Production. Jerry is the Coordinator for Book Sales and interestingly he reports to both a marketing supervisor and a book department supervisor. Finally Sherry's nametag listed her title as Vice President for Eastern United States.
-Phil's company is set up as a _____________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) geographic divisional 
D) customer divisional 
E) matrix 
A) functional 
B) divisional 
C) geographic divisional 
D) customer divisional 
E) matrix

Question 11

Scenario D. "This company needs better integration!" Alyssa was thinking about that quote as she was working on a project for the president of her company, who was also her boss. He had asked her to put together a plan to transition their firm to a more tightly integrated one. Alyssa recalled from her college management classes that the particular structure an organization adopts may use a variety of approaches to help them make certain that interdependent units and individuals will work together to achieve a common purpose. Somehow she had to address this in her report.
-One thing that Alyssa was considering was to be sure the firm focused on regulating what the employees do to better integrate the firm.Which of the following actions should Alyssa recommend to her boss to best accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Coordinate by standardization 
B) Formalize all processes with the approval of the Board 
C) Change the organization to a matrix structure 
D) Accumulate the right resources and eliminate resources that don't provide value 
E) Centralize decision making 
A) Coordinate by standardization 
B) Formalize all processes with the approval of the Board 
C) Change the organization to a matrix structure 
D) Accumulate the right resources and eliminate resources that don't provide value 
E) Centralize decision making

Question 12

Gerry,the operations manager of the Douglas County School District requires all schools to use the same type of computers and operating systems.This simplifies both the purchasing and training processes.In this instance,Gerry can best be described as coordinating the school district using plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Accountability means the subordinate's manager has the right to expect the subordinate to perform the job,and the right to take corrective action if the subordinate fails to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are commonly called the organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If Consuelo,a manager at Nearly New,a consignment store chain,delegates responsibility to a subordinate,she is relieved of the ultimate responsibility and accountability for her subordinate's actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a centralized organization the high-level executives make most decisions and pass them down to lower levels for implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegating of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scenario B. Imagine you are promoted to a managerial position in a Cookie Capers, a privately-owned bakery that you have been working for about five years. You are pleased with your new job but are concerned about problems you have recently been having. You are required, as part of your job, to determine the employees' leave schedules. However, when you tell an employee that he/she can't take leave on a certain day, James, the owner of the company, allows them to go anyway. Consequently, the employees you manage are beginning to bypass you and do not seem to view you as a manager. Worse than that, after James has allowed the employee to take leave, if their work doesn't get completed in their absence, he is upset with you!
-In the situation at Cookie Capers,the basic problem is that James has not supported your ___________ to carry out the ___________ you have been given.

Accepted Answer

A) responsibility,authority 
B) authority,responsibility 
C) accountability,authority 
D) authority,accountability 
E) knowledge,tasks 
A) responsibility,authority 
B) authority,responsibility 
C) accountability,authority 
D) authority,accountability 
E) knowledge,tasks

Question 20

Coordination refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the division of labor within an organization. 
B) the performance of specific tasks by specific people. 
C) the procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission. 
D) the need for specific tasks in the functional fields. 
E) the way the positions in the firm are organized. 
A) the division of labor within an organization. 
B) the performance of specific tasks by specific people. 
C) the procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission. 
D) the need for specific tasks in the functional fields. 
E) the way the positions in the firm are organized.

Coordination refers to the procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission.

Which of the following statements about matrix organizations is true?

The divisional organization has departmentalization that groups units around products,customer,or geographic regions.

Which of the following depicts the positions in the firm and how they are arranged?

The organizational pyramid is commonly called the

Murray works on an automobile assembly line.His job is to assemble the door on every vehicle that is on the line.The job is quite defined and specific as an incorrect assembly could endanger future drivers and passengers of the car.Murray is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

It is generally accepted that fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Which of the following statements about a matrix organization is true?

Gerry,the operations manager of the Douglas County School District requires all schools to use the same type of computers and operating systems.This simplifies both the purchasing and training processes.In this instance,Gerry can best be described as coordinating the school district using plans.

Accountability means the subordinate's manager has the right to expect the subordinate to perform the job,and the right to take corrective action if the subordinate fails to do so.

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are commonly called the organizational structure.

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

If Consuelo,a manager at Nearly New,a consignment store chain,delegates responsibility to a subordinate,she is relieved of the ultimate responsibility and accountability for her subordinate's actions.

In a centralized organization the high-level executives make most decisions and pass them down to lower levels for implementation.

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegating of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

Coordination refers to

Managing

The External Environment and Organizational Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Team-Work

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Managing Change

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Exam 8: Organization Structure

Coordination refers to the procedures that link the various parts of the organization to achieve the organization's overall mission.

Which of the following statements about matrix organizations is true?

The divisional organization has departmentalization that groups units around products,customer,or geographic regions.

Which of the following depicts the positions in the firm and how they are arranged?

The organizational pyramid is commonly called the

Murray works on an automobile assembly line.His job is to assemble the door on every vehicle that is on the line.The job is quite defined and specific as an incorrect assembly could endanger future drivers and passengers of the car.Murray is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

It is generally accepted that fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Which of the following statements about a matrix organization is true?

Gerry,the operations manager of the Douglas County School District requires all schools to use the same type of computers and operating systems.This simplifies both the purchasing and training processes.In this instance,Gerry can best be described as coordinating the school district using plans.

Accountability means the subordinate's manager has the right to expect the subordinate to perform the job,and the right to take corrective action if the subordinate fails to do so.

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are commonly called the organizational structure.

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

If Consuelo,a manager at Nearly New,a consignment store chain,delegates responsibility to a subordinate,she is relieved of the ultimate responsibility and accountability for her subordinate's actions.

In a centralized organization the high-level executives make most decisions and pass them down to lower levels for implementation.

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegating of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

Coordination refers to

Managing

The External Environment and Organizational Culture

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics and Corporate Responsibility

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Team-Work

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Managing Change

Filters