Question 1

Compare and contrast the matrix organization with the network organization.

Accepted Answer

The matrix organization and the network

Question 2

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Line departments include research, accounting, and human resources departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Alignment 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 5

In the study by Lawrence and Lorsch, successful companies in complex, dynamic environments developed ________ levels of differentiation and ________ levels of integration.

Accepted Answer

A)  low; low 
B)  intermediate; high 
C)  high; high 
D)  low; high 
E)  high; low 
A)  low; low 
B)  intermediate; high 
C)  high; high 
D)  low; high 
E)  high; low

Question 6

The unity-of-command principle states that a person should make decisions based on personal ethics, regardless of contradictory messages from managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

A clear advantage of the functional form of departmentalization is that technical specialists are relatively free of administrative work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels 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 10

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The assignment of authority and responsibility to a subordinate at a lower level is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  Management. 
B)  Centralization. 
C)  Delegation. 
D)  Span of control. 
E)  Accountability. 
A)  Management. 
B)  Centralization. 
C)  Delegation. 
D)  Span of control. 
E)  Accountability.

Question 13

Corporate boards hire ________ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A)  outside 
B)  dual 
C)  cooperating 
D)  authoritative 
E)  inside 
A)  outside 
B)  dual 
C)  cooperating 
D)  authoritative 
E)  inside

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is among the major duties of a board of directors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Approving the overall advertising message for the firm. 
B)  Ensuring legal and ethical conduct. 
C)  Assessing and conducting reviews of all employees. 
D)  Selecting frontline managers. 
E)  Lobbying on behalf of the firm. 
A)  Approving the overall advertising message for the firm. 
B)  Ensuring legal and ethical conduct. 
C)  Assessing and conducting reviews of all employees. 
D)  Selecting frontline managers. 
E)  Lobbying on behalf of the firm.

Question 16

The process by which different individuals and units perform specific parts of the larger task is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Accountability. 
B)  Authority. 
C)  Responsibility. 
D)  Specialization. 
E)  Differentiation. 
A)  Accountability. 
B)  Authority. 
C)  Responsibility. 
D)  Specialization. 
E)  Differentiation.

Question 17

In a network, the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker, someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a matrix organization, each employee reports to a functional and a(n) __________ manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanistic 
B)  organic 
C)  divisional 
D)  centralized 
E)  virtual 
A)  mechanistic 
B)  organic 
C)  divisional 
D)  centralized 
E)  virtual

Question 19

Functional departmentalization is common in both large and small organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Compare and contrast the matrix organization with the network organization.

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

Line departments include research, accounting, and human resources departments.

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

In the study by Lawrence and Lorsch, successful companies in complex, dynamic environments developed levels of differentiation and levels of integration.

The unity-of-command principle states that a person should make decisions based on personal ethics, regardless of contradictory messages from managers.

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

A clear advantage of the functional form of departmentalization is that technical specialists are relatively free of administrative work.

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the span of control.

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

The assignment of authority and responsibility to a subordinate at a lower level is referred to as

Corporate boards hire ________ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

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

Which of the following is among the major duties of a board of directors?

The process by which different individuals and units perform specific parts of the larger task is called

In a network, the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker, someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

In a matrix organization, each employee reports to a functional and a(n) __________ manager.

Functional departmentalization is common in both large and small organizations.

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

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

Compare and contrast the matrix organization with the network organization.

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

Line departments include research, accounting, and human resources departments.

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

In the study by Lawrence and Lorsch, successful companies in complex, dynamic environments developed ________ levels of differentiation and ________ levels of integration.

The unity-of-command principle states that a person should make decisions based on personal ethics, regardless of contradictory messages from managers.

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

A clear advantage of the functional form of departmentalization is that technical specialists are relatively free of administrative work.

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the span of control.

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

The assignment of authority and responsibility to a subordinate at a lower level is referred to as

Corporate boards hire ________ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

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

Which of the following is among the major duties of a board of directors?

The process by which different individuals and units perform specific parts of the larger task is called

In a network, the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker, someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

In a matrix organization, each employee reports to a functional and a(n) __________ manager.

Functional departmentalization is common in both large and small organizations.

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

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

In the study by Lawrence and Lorsch, successful companies in complex, dynamic environments developed levels of differentiation and levels of integration.