Question 1

Authority is best defined as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) an obligation to perform assigned duties 
B) a structure in which each employee reports to only one manager 
C) the rights inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect the orders to be obeyed 
D) an individual's capacity to influence decisions 
A) an obligation to perform assigned duties 
B) a structure in which each employee reports to only one manager 
C) the rights inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect the orders to be obeyed 
D) an individual's capacity to influence decisions D

Question 2

In a short essay, list and discuss the following three common forms of departmentalisation: functional, product and geographical.

Accepted Answer

Functional departmentalisation: Jobs are grouped by the functions (i.e.marketing, finance and human resources) performed.This approach can be used in all types of organisations, although the functions change to reflect the organisation's objectives and work activities. Product departmentalisation: Jobs are grouped by product line.In this approach, each major product area is placed under the authority of a manager who is a specialist in, and is responsible for, everything having to do with that product line.Examples might include men's shoes, women's shoes, men's clothing, women's clothing and so on. Geographical departmentalisation: Jobs are grouped on the basis of a territory or geography that is served.Territory might reflect the location of employees, customers, plants and so on.

Question 3

Organisational design means that a manager engages in _________.

Accepted Answer

A) changing the branding of the organisation 
B) organising groups within an organisation 
C) changing or developing the structure of an organisation 
D) gathering feedback from all employees 
A) changing the branding of the organisation 
B) organising groups within an organisation 
C) changing or developing the structure of an organisation 
D) gathering feedback from all employees C

Question 4

In a team structure, there is a clear line of managerial authority from top to bottom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the one strength of a simple structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Power and authority are widely distributed 
B) There are cost-saving advantages from specialisation 
C) Accountability is clear 
D) Employees are grouped with others who have similar tasks 
A) Power and authority are widely distributed 
B) There are cost-saving advantages from specialisation 
C) Accountability is clear 
D) Employees are grouped with others who have similar tasks

Question 6

The relationship between organisational size and structure tends to be linear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the characteristics of the mechanistic organisation, and of an organic organisation?

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic organisations have rigid hie

Question 8

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Joan Woodward conducted pioneering studies on how this affected the structure of companies.

Accepted Answer

A) Values 
B) Corporate culture 
C) Ethics 
D) Technology 
A) Values 
B) Corporate culture 
C) Ethics 
D) Technology

Question 10

By giving employees two direct superiors, a matrix structure violates this key element of organisational design.

Accepted Answer

A) Decentralisation 
B) Span of management 
C) Unity of command 
D) Chain of command 
A) Decentralisation 
B) Span of management 
C) Unity of command 
D) Chain of command

Question 11

The advantage of work specialisation is that it tends to result in high employee engagement and high productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Delegation works best when _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the task is complex, the organisation is large and the decision is not of very high importance 
B) the task is simple, the organisation is large and the decision is of very high importance 
C) the task is simple, the organisation is small and the decision is not of very high importance 
D) the task is simple, the organisation is large and the decision is not of very high importance. 
A) the task is complex, the organisation is large and the decision is not of very high importance 
B) the task is simple, the organisation is large and the decision is of very high importance 
C) the task is simple, the organisation is small and the decision is not of very high importance 
D) the task is simple, the organisation is large and the decision is not of very high importance.

Question 13

Organisations have adopted flexible work arrangements for all the following reasons except _________.

Accepted Answer

A) access to international expertise 
B) increased camaraderie among employees 
C) provide flexibility for employees 
D) reduced costs 
A) access to international expertise 
B) increased camaraderie among employees 
C) provide flexibility for employees 
D) reduced costs

Question 14

How may an organisation's structure affect its sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Simple structures centralise decision-ma

Question 15

Horizontal boundaries separate employees by the specialisation of their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would likely be found in an organic organisation?

Accepted Answer

A) Technically proficient employees 
B) A formal chain of command 
C) High centralisation 
D) Standardised job responsibilities 
A) Technically proficient employees 
B) A formal chain of command 
C) High centralisation 
D) Standardised job responsibilities

Question 17

A soap company that features a bath soap department, a laundry detergent department and a dish soap department is using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Product departmentalisation 
B) Functional departmentalisation 
C) Process departmentalisation 
D) Customer departmentalisation 
A) Product departmentalisation 
B) Functional departmentalisation 
C) Process departmentalisation 
D) Customer departmentalisation

Question 18

A simple structure is _________ like a mechanistic organisation, but _________ like an organic organisation.

Accepted Answer

A) centralised; informal 
B) centralised; formal 
C) decentralised; formal 
D) informal; decentralised 
A) centralised; informal 
B) centralised; formal 
C) decentralised; formal 
D) informal; decentralised

Question 19

Which statement accurately defines work specialisation?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the degree to which tasks are grouped together. 
B) Work specialisation clarifies who reports to whom. 
C) Jobs are ranked relative only to their worth or value to the businesses. 
D) Individual employees specialise in doing part of an activity rather than the entire activity. 
A) It is the degree to which tasks are grouped together. 
B) Work specialisation clarifies who reports to whom. 
C) Jobs are ranked relative only to their worth or value to the businesses. 
D) Individual employees specialise in doing part of an activity rather than the entire activity.

Question 20

Employees in an organisation with a matrix design can have two bosses for the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Authority is best defined as _________.

In a short essay, list and discuss the following three common forms of departmentalisation: functional, product and geographical.

Organisational design means that a manager engages in _________.

In a team structure, there is a clear line of managerial authority from top to bottom.

What is the one strength of a simple structure?

The relationship between organisational size and structure tends to be linear.

What are the characteristics of the mechanistic organisation, and of an organic organisation?

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organisation.

Joan Woodward conducted pioneering studies on how this affected the structure of companies.

By giving employees two direct superiors, a matrix structure violates this key element of organisational design.

The advantage of work specialisation is that it tends to result in high employee engagement and high productivity.

Delegation works best when _________.

Organisations have adopted flexible work arrangements for all the following reasons except _________.

How may an organisation's structure affect its sustainability?

Horizontal boundaries separate employees by the specialisation of their job.

Which of the following would likely be found in an organic organisation?

A soap company that features a bath soap department, a laundry detergent department and a dish soap department is using which of the following?

A simple structure is _ like a mechanistic organisation, but _ like an organic organisation.

Which statement accurately defines work specialisation?

Employees in an organisation with a matrix design can have two bosses for the same job.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters

Exam 5: Organisational Structure and Design

Authority is best defined as _________.

In a short essay, list and discuss the following three common forms of departmentalisation: functional, product and geographical.

Organisational design means that a manager engages in _________.

In a team structure, there is a clear line of managerial authority from top to bottom.

What is the one strength of a simple structure?

The relationship between organisational size and structure tends to be linear.

What are the characteristics of the mechanistic organisation, and of an organic organisation?

A significant advantage of the matrix structure is the clear chain of command from top to bottom of the organisation.

Joan Woodward conducted pioneering studies on how this affected the structure of companies.

By giving employees two direct superiors, a matrix structure violates this key element of organisational design.

The advantage of work specialisation is that it tends to result in high employee engagement and high productivity.

Delegation works best when _________.

Organisations have adopted flexible work arrangements for all the following reasons except _________.

How may an organisation's structure affect its sustainability?

Horizontal boundaries separate employees by the specialisation of their job.

Which of the following would likely be found in an organic organisation?

A soap company that features a bath soap department, a laundry detergent department and a dish soap department is using which of the following?

A simple structure is _________ like a mechanistic organisation, but _________ like an organic organisation.

Which statement accurately defines work specialisation?

Employees in an organisation with a matrix design can have two bosses for the same job.

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters

A simple structure is _ like a mechanistic organisation, but _ like an organic organisation.