Question 1

________ within an organization is created through division of labor and job specialization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integration 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Differentiation 
D)  Span of control 
E)  Managerial competence 
A)  Integration 
B)  Coordination 
C)  Differentiation 
D)  Span of control 
E)  Managerial competence

Question 2

The key to managing today's matrix is to realize that it

Accepted Answer

A)  May require attention to the norms, values, and attitudes shaping behavior. 
B)  Has problems that can be eliminated by instituting the unity-of-command principle. 
C)  Has proven effective at streamlining costs for small companies. 
D)  Works best in the nonprofit environment. 
E)  Is almost always used with centralized organizations. 
A)  May require attention to the norms, values, and attitudes shaping behavior. 
B)  Has problems that can be eliminated by instituting the unity-of-command principle. 
C)  Has proven effective at streamlining costs for small companies. 
D)  Works best in the nonprofit environment. 
E)  Is almost always used with centralized organizations.

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the organization is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The organization is more like a motion picture than a snapshot. 
B)  Today's organizations are far removed from the traditional forms they once had. 
C)  Organizations are hotbeds of social relationships. 
D)  Organizations contain coalitions. 
E)  All of these statements about organizations are true. 
A)  The organization is more like a motion picture than a snapshot. 
B)  Today's organizations are far removed from the traditional forms they once had. 
C)  Organizations are hotbeds of social relationships. 
D)  Organizations contain coalitions. 
E)  All of these statements about organizations are true.

Question 4

A very flexible version of the network organization is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual corporation. 
B)  Matrix organization. 
C)  Relational corporation. 
D)  Nonstandard divisional form. 
E)  Localized division. 
A)  Virtual corporation. 
B)  Matrix organization. 
C)  Relational corporation. 
D)  Nonstandard divisional form. 
E)  Localized division.

Question 5

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a centralized organization, decisions are made based on a founding document, much as the Constitution is used in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The three basic approaches to departmentalization are line, staff, and matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It most useful in a complex environment. 
B)  Employees are able to focus exclusively on customer satisfaction. 
C)  It encourages managers to become generalists. 
D)  Decision making and lines of communication are simple and clearly understood. 
E)  It is the most flexible organization form. 
A)  It most useful in a complex environment. 
B)  Employees are able to focus exclusively on customer satisfaction. 
C)  It encourages managers to become generalists. 
D)  Decision making and lines of communication are simple and clearly understood. 
E)  It is the most flexible organization form.

Question 9

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The three coordination methods used for

Question 10

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 11

The assignment of different tasks to different people or groups in the organization is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic plan. 
B)  Organization structure. 
C)  Division of labor. 
D)  Activity diagram. 
E)  Value chain. 
A)  Strategic plan. 
B)  Organization structure. 
C)  Division of labor. 
D)  Activity diagram. 
E)  Value chain.

Question 12

Ben works on a television assembly line. His job is to do final assembly of the screen for each television that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Ben is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A ________ organization may cluster jobs according to the following departments: marketing, finance, operations, accounting, and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  geographical 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
E)  customer 
A)  product 
B)  geographical 
C)  matrix 
D)  functional 
E)  customer

Question 14

According to Napoleon Bonaparte, the optimal number of subordinates is

Accepted Answer

A)  3. 
B)  5. 
C)  10. 
D)  25. 
E)  50. 
A)  3. 
B)  5. 
C)  10. 
D)  25. 
E)  50.

Question 15

One thing that Alyssa was considering was to be sure the firm focused on regulating what the accounting employees in all units 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 16

Compare and contrast differentiation and integration. How are differentiation and integration related in an effective organization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast differentiation and integration. How...

Question 17

The procedures that link the various parts of the organization for the purpose of achieving the organization's overall mission are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Job specialization. 
B)  Diversification. 
C)  Coordination. 
D)  Dynamism. 
E)  Complexity. 
A)  Job specialization. 
B)  Diversification. 
C)  Coordination. 
D)  Dynamism. 
E)  Complexity.

Question 18

Jerry'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 19

When organizations differentiate their structures, they also need to be concerned about integration and coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A matrix organization is

Accepted Answer

A)  More focused on the customer than any other type of structure. 
B)  Ideal for inexperienced managers and employees. 
C)  Composed of dual reporting relationships for some employees. 
D)  Considered out-of-date compared to the functional organization. 
E)  Most easily implemented with wide spans of control. 
A)  More focused on the customer than any other type of structure. 
B)  Ideal for inexperienced managers and employees. 
C)  Composed of dual reporting relationships for some employees. 
D)  Considered out-of-date compared to the functional organization. 
E)  Most easily implemented with wide spans of control.

________ within an organization is created through division of labor and job specialization.

The key to managing today's matrix is to realize that it

Which of the following statements about the organization is true?

A very flexible version of the network organization is the

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

In a centralized organization, decisions are made based on a founding document, much as the Constitution is used in the United States.

The three basic approaches to departmentalization are line, staff, and matrix.

Which of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalization?

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

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 assignment of different tasks to different people or groups in the organization is known as the

Ben works on a television assembly line. His job is to do final assembly of the screen for each television that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Ben is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

A ________ organization may cluster jobs according to the following departments: marketing, finance, operations, accounting, and human resources.

According to Napoleon Bonaparte, the optimal number of subordinates is

One thing that Alyssa was considering was to be sure the firm focused on regulating what the accounting employees in all units do to better integrate the firm. Which of the following actions should Alyssa recommend to her boss to best accomplish this goal?

Compare and contrast differentiation and integration. How are differentiation and integration related in an effective organization?

The procedures that link the various parts of the organization for the purpose of achieving the organization's overall mission are called

Jerry's company is set up as a _____________ structure.

When organizations differentiate their structures, they also need to be concerned about integration and coordination.

A matrix organization is

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

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Exam 8: Organization Structure

________ within an organization is created through division of labor and job specialization.

The key to managing today's matrix is to realize that it

Which of the following statements about the organization is true?

A very flexible version of the network organization is the

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

In a centralized organization, decisions are made based on a founding document, much as the Constitution is used in the United States.

The three basic approaches to departmentalization are line, staff, and matrix.

Which of the following is an advantage of functional departmentalization?

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

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 assignment of different tasks to different people or groups in the organization is known as the

Ben works on a television assembly line. His job is to do final assembly of the screen for each television that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Ben is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

A ________ organization may cluster jobs according to the following departments: marketing, finance, operations, accounting, and human resources.

According to Napoleon Bonaparte, the optimal number of subordinates is

One thing that Alyssa was considering was to be sure the firm focused on regulating what the accounting employees in all units do to better integrate the firm. Which of the following actions should Alyssa recommend to her boss to best accomplish this goal?

Compare and contrast differentiation and integration. How are differentiation and integration related in an effective organization?

The procedures that link the various parts of the organization for the purpose of achieving the organization's overall mission are called

Jerry's company is set up as a _____________ structure.

When organizations differentiate their structures, they also need to be concerned about integration and coordination.

A matrix organization is

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