Question 1

Several top executives of Waterton Corporation also sit on the corporation's board, so they are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Outside directors. 
B)  Dual directors. 
C)  Cooperating directors. 
D)  Authoritative directors. 
E)  Inside directors. 
A)  Outside directors. 
B)  Dual directors. 
C)  Cooperating directors. 
D)  Authoritative directors. 
E)  Inside directors.

Question 2

Describe the span of control in an organization and the conditions under which it should be narrow.

Accepted Answer

The span of control in an organization r

Question 3

The optimal span of control is five subordinates, according to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to jointly figure out how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination by mutual adjustment. 
B)  Management by objectives. 
C)  Coordination by plan. 
D)  Collaborative standardization. 
E)  Hierarchical decision making. 
A)  Coordination by mutual adjustment. 
B)  Management by objectives. 
C)  Coordination by plan. 
D)  Collaborative standardization. 
E)  Hierarchical decision making.

Question 5

Audra is looking for a long-term career with this company. Given the information in Scenario A, what is the best way she could discover possible career paths with Revolutionary Power?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should research minimum job qualifications for entry-level jobs. 
B)  She should review the organization chart. 
C)  She should ask the director of finance. 
D)  She should review company financial statements. 
E)  She should check with an online job search firm. 
A)  She should research minimum job qualifications for entry-level jobs. 
B)  She should review the organization chart. 
C)  She should ask the director of finance. 
D)  She should review company financial statements. 
E)  She should check with an online job search firm.

Question 6

The most expedient approach to coordination is by mutual adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One advantage of the product form of departmentalization is that task responsibilities are clear, leading to more independence and accountability among managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Standardization, plans, and mutual adjustment are methods of coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An organization chart conveys which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reporting structure. 
B)  The maximum number of people that should be supervised. 
C)  How decisions are made. 
D)  Which products appeal to which groups of customers. 
E)  How the organization will interact with the external environment. 
A)  The reporting structure. 
B)  The maximum number of people that should be supervised. 
C)  How decisions are made. 
D)  Which products appeal to which groups of customers. 
E)  How the organization will interact with the external environment.

Question 10

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include

Accepted Answer

A)  Top, middle, and employee levels. 
B)  Top, middle, and operational levels. 
C)  First, middle, and lower levels. 
D)  First, selected, and delegated levels. 
E)  Top, operational, and employee levels. 
A)  Top, middle, and employee levels. 
B)  Top, middle, and operational levels. 
C)  First, middle, and lower levels. 
D)  First, selected, and delegated levels. 
E)  Top, operational, and employee levels.

Question 11

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Some tasks, such as disciplining subordinates and conducting performance reviews, should not be delegated by managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The reporting structure and division of labor in an organization are conveyed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Organization chart. 
B)  Span of control. 
C)  Organization hierarchy. 
D)  Span of management. 
E)  Managerial assets. 
A)  Organization chart. 
B)  Span of control. 
C)  Organization hierarchy. 
D)  Span of management. 
E)  Managerial assets.

Question 16

Discuss the concepts of responsibility, authority, and accountability. What should a manager do when he or she has more responsibility than authority?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility, authority, and accountab

Question 17

Another name for a virtual corporation is a dynamic network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are called the

Accepted Answer

A)  Chain of command. 
B)  Organization structure. 
C)  Hierarchy. 
D)  Span of management. 
E)  Span of control. 
A)  Chain of command. 
B)  Organization structure. 
C)  Hierarchy. 
D)  Span of management. 
E)  Span of control.

Question 19

A specific technique used to reduce the need for information is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Create self-contained tasks. 
B)  Reduce the amount of inventory on hand. 
C)  Invest in information systems. 
D)  Create horizontal relationships. 
E)  Create strategic alliances. 
A)  Create self-contained tasks. 
B)  Reduce the amount of inventory on hand. 
C)  Invest in information systems. 
D)  Create horizontal relationships. 
E)  Create strategic alliances.

Question 20

Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility for a task to another employee who holds an equivalent position within the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Several top executives of Waterton Corporation also sit on the corporation's board, so they are called

Describe the span of control in an organization and the conditions under which it should be narrow.

The optimal span of control is five subordinates, according to Napoleon Bonaparte.

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to jointly figure out how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as

Audra is looking for a long-term career with this company. Given the information in Scenario A, what is the best way she could discover possible career paths with Revolutionary Power?

The most expedient approach to coordination is by mutual adjustment.

One advantage of the product form of departmentalization is that task responsibilities are clear, leading to more independence and accountability among managers.

Standardization, plans, and mutual adjustment are methods of coordination.

An organization chart conveys which of the following?

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include

Coordination refers to

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

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

Some tasks, such as disciplining subordinates and conducting performance reviews, should not be delegated by managers.

The reporting structure and division of labor in an organization are conveyed by the

Discuss the concepts of responsibility, authority, and accountability. What should a manager do when he or she has more responsibility than authority?

Another name for a virtual corporation is a dynamic network.

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are called the

A specific technique used to reduce the need for information is to

Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility for a task to another employee who holds an equivalent position within the firm.

Managing and Performing

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters

Exam 8: Organization Structure

Several top executives of Waterton Corporation also sit on the corporation's board, so they are called

Describe the span of control in an organization and the conditions under which it should be narrow.

The optimal span of control is five subordinates, according to Napoleon Bonaparte.

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to jointly figure out how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as

Audra is looking for a long-term career with this company. Given the information in Scenario A, what is the best way she could discover possible career paths with Revolutionary Power?

The most expedient approach to coordination is by mutual adjustment.

One advantage of the product form of departmentalization is that task responsibilities are clear, leading to more independence and accountability among managers.

Standardization, plans, and mutual adjustment are methods of coordination.

An organization chart conveys which of the following?

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include

Coordination refers to

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

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

Some tasks, such as disciplining subordinates and conducting performance reviews, should not be delegated by managers.

The reporting structure and division of labor in an organization are conveyed by the

Discuss the concepts of responsibility, authority, and accountability. What should a manager do when he or she has more responsibility than authority?

Another name for a virtual corporation is a dynamic network.

The three broad levels of the organizational pyramid are called the

A specific technique used to reduce the need for information is to

Delegation is the assignment of authority and responsibility for a task to another employee who holds an equivalent position within the firm.

Managing and Performing

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Motivating for Performance

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters