Question 1

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The extent to which a job requires the worker to use a wide range of knowledge and abilities is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  task identity 
B)  task significance 
C)  autonomy 
D)  skill variety 
E)  span of control 
A)  task identity 
B)  task significance 
C)  autonomy 
D)  skill variety 
E)  span of control D

Question 3

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  task identity. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task significance. 
E)  skill variety. 
A)  task identity. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task significance. 
E)  skill variety. B

Question 4

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive cultures. 
B)  entrepreneurial cultures. 
C)  inert cultures. 
D)  normative cultures. 
E)  adaptive cultures. 
A)  aggressive cultures. 
B)  entrepreneurial cultures. 
C)  inert cultures. 
D)  normative cultures. 
E)  adaptive cultures.

Question 5

Discuss Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The extent to w

Question 6

A _____refers to an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A)  product structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  product team structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  customer structure 
A)  product structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  product team structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  customer structure

Question 7

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Organizational

Question 8

RST consulting has offices in different locations around the country. Each division is self-contained and caters to the needs of the specific region in which it is located. This is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  market structure 
B)  customer structure 
C)  product structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  geographic structure 
A)  market structure 
B)  customer structure 
C)  product structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  geographic structure

Question 9

The principle of _____ states that top managers should always construct a hierarchy with the fewest levels of authority necessary to efficiently and effectively use organizational resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  minimum chain of command 
B)  unity of command 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  centralization 
E)  dual command 
A)  minimum chain of command 
B)  unity of command 
C)  unity of direction 
D)  centralization 
E)  dual command

Question 10

What is the advantage of a product structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows managers to gain expertise in many industries. 
B)  It allows functional managers to fine-tune their skills in a particular product area. 
C)  It allows managers to group people by function and product simultaneously. 
D)  It distances divisional managers from the customers, thus increasing the organizational stability. 
E)  It permanently assigns employees to a cross-functional team that is empowered to bring a new product to market. 
A)  It allows managers to gain expertise in many industries. 
B)  It allows functional managers to fine-tune their skills in a particular product area. 
C)  It allows managers to group people by function and product simultaneously. 
D)  It distances divisional managers from the customers, thus increasing the organizational stability. 
E)  It permanently assigns employees to a cross-functional team that is empowered to bring a new product to market.

Question 11

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of good or service they provide. 
B)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the area of the country or world they operate in. 
C)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of customer they focus on. 
D)  Managers group people who perform similar jobs. 
E)  Managers group people by function and product simultaneously. 
A)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of good or service they provide. 
B)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the area of the country or world they operate in. 
C)  Managers organize divisions based solely on the type of customer they focus on. 
D)  Managers group people who perform similar jobs. 
E)  Managers group people by function and product simultaneously.

Question 13

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Forward vertical integration 
B)  Tactical planning 
C)  Contingency planning 
D)  Economies of scale 
E)  Organizational design 
A)  Forward vertical integration 
B)  Tactical planning 
C)  Contingency planning 
D)  Economies of scale 
E)  Organizational design

Question 15

What are the different factors that determine whether a technology is complicated or routine?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The factors tha

Question 16

Giving lower-level managers and nonmanagerial employees the right to make important decisions about how to use organizational resources is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  span of control 
B)  centralizing authority 
C)  minimum chain of command 
D)  decentralizing authority 
E)  maximum chain of command 
A)  span of control 
B)  centralizing authority 
C)  minimum chain of command 
D)  decentralizing authority 
E)  maximum chain of command

Question 17

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  low skill variety 
B)  high task identity 
C)  low task significance 
D)  high feedback 
E)  high autonomy 
A)  low skill variety 
B)  high task identity 
C)  low task significance 
D)  high feedback 
E)  high autonomy

Question 18

Managers increase coordination among functions and divisions by:

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing liaison roles. 
B)  creating more managerial levels. 
C)  developing a taller organizational structure. 
D)  reducing the span of control. 
E)  implementing a mechanistic organizational structure. 
A)  establishing liaison roles. 
B)  creating more managerial levels. 
C)  developing a taller organizational structure. 
D)  reducing the span of control. 
E)  implementing a mechanistic organizational structure.

Question 19

Organizational architecture is the combination of organizational structure, culture, control systems, and human resource management (HRM) systems that together determine how efficiently and effectively organizational resources are used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:An organization

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

The extent to which a job requires the worker to use a wide range of knowledge and abilities is known as _____.

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

Discuss Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model.

A _____refers to an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

RST consulting has offices in different locations around the country. Each division is self-contained and caters to the needs of the specific region in which it is located. This is an example of a _____.

The principle of _____ states that top managers should always construct a hierarchy with the fewest levels of authority necessary to efficiently and effectively use organizational resources.

What is the advantage of a product structure?

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a functional structure.

Which of the following is true of a matrix structure?

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

_____ is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture.

What are the different factors that determine whether a technology is complicated or routine?

Giving lower-level managers and nonmanagerial employees the right to make important decisions about how to use organizational resources is referred to as _____.

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Managers increase coordination among functions and divisions by:

Organizational architecture is the combination of organizational structure, culture, control systems, and human resource management (HRM) systems that together determine how efficiently and effectively organizational resources are used.

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

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Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Control and Change

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Exam 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

The matrix structure of an organization is usually very rigid.

The extent to which a job requires the worker to use a wide range of knowledge and abilities is known as _____.

The extent to which doing a job gives the worker direct and clear information about how well the worker is performing the job is known as:

Cultures whose values and norms help an organization to build momentum and to grow and change as needed to achieve its goals and be effective are referred to as:

Discuss Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model.

A _____refers to an organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services.

Define organizational culture. What shapes the culture of an organization?

RST consulting has offices in different locations around the country. Each division is self-contained and caters to the needs of the specific region in which it is located. This is an example of a _____.

The principle of _____ states that top managers should always construct a hierarchy with the fewest levels of authority necessary to efficiently and effectively use organizational resources.

What is the advantage of a product structure?

An organizational structure composed of all the departments that an organization requires to produce its goods or services is known as a functional structure.

Which of the following is true of a matrix structure?

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.

_____ is the process by which managers create a specific type of organizational structure and culture.

What are the different factors that determine whether a technology is complicated or routine?

Giving lower-level managers and nonmanagerial employees the right to make important decisions about how to use organizational resources is referred to as _____.

Josh works for a company where he is given the freedom to decide how best to carry out the tasks assigned to him. From the information given, it can be said that Josh's job has _____.

Managers increase coordination among functions and divisions by:

Organizational architecture is the combination of organizational structure, culture, control systems, and human resource management (HRM) systems that together determine how efficiently and effectively organizational resources are used.

How do the factors that determine the organizational structure contribute to the flexibility of an organization?

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management

Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and a Strategist

Value Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Motivation Performance

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict, Politics, and Negotiation

Used Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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