Question 1

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:The advantages

Question 2

Discuss the advantages of grouping functions into divisions that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific products.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Grouping functi

Question 3

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A _____ refers to an organizational structure that simultaneously groups people and resources by function and by product.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  market structure 
C)  product structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  divisional structure 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  market structure 
C)  product structure 
D)  functional structure 
E)  divisional structure

Question 5

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How is flexibility ensured in the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  By empowering product teams 
B)  By making managers solely responsible for making important product development decisions 
C)  By organizing divisions based solely on to the type of good they provide 
D)  By organizing divisions based solely on the type of customer they focus on 
E)  By organizing divisions based solely on area of the country or world they operate in 
A)  By empowering product teams 
B)  By making managers solely responsible for making important product development decisions 
C)  By organizing divisions based solely on to the type of good they provide 
D)  By organizing divisions based solely on the type of customer they focus on 
E)  By organizing divisions based solely on area of the country or world they operate in

Question 7

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over a job is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement 
B)  job simplification 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  span of control 
E)  task analyzability 
A)  job enlargement 
B)  job simplification 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  span of control 
E)  task analyzability

Question 8

Managers who make design choices that increase job enlargement are likely to increase the degree to which people behave mechanically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model, which of the following employees are more likely to be satisfied and to perform at a high level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who work under close supervision 
B)  Those who work in rigid organizational structures 
C)  Those who work in organizations where authority is centralized 
D)  Those who work in total seclusion 
E)  Those who are responsible for their work outcomes 
A)  Those who work under close supervision 
B)  Those who work in rigid organizational structures 
C)  Those who work in organizations where authority is centralized 
D)  Those who work in total seclusion 
E)  Those who are responsible for their work outcomes

Question 10

Cultures whose values and norms fail to motivate or inspire employees and lead to stagnation and, often, failure over time, are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A _____ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _____ structure with more conservative norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation; flexible 
B)  differentiation; stable 
C)  low-cost; formal 
D)  low-cost; informal 
E)  low-cost; organic 
A)  differentiation; flexible 
B)  differentiation; stable 
C)  low-cost; formal 
D)  low-cost; informal 
E)  low-cost; organic

Question 12

The more complicated the technology that an organization uses, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lesser is the need for a progressive culture. 
B)  greater is the need for a flexible structure. 
C)  more appropriate is a formal structure. 
D)  easier it is to regulate the technology. 
E)  fewer are the unexpected events that arise. 
A)  lesser is the need for a progressive culture. 
B)  greater is the need for a flexible structure. 
C)  more appropriate is a formal structure. 
D)  easier it is to regulate the technology. 
E)  fewer are the unexpected events that arise.

Question 13

A liaison role provides sufficient coordination when more than two functions or divisions share many common problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In which of the following types of organizational structures are employees referred to as two-boss employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Product structure 
B)  Matrix structure 
C)  Geographic structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Divisional structure 
A)  Product structure 
B)  Matrix structure 
C)  Geographic structure 
D)  Functional structure 
E)  Divisional structure

Question 15

The degree to which a job gives an employee the freedom to schedule different tasks and decide how to carry them out is known as task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of command 
B)  synergy 
C)  esprit de corps 
D)  autonomy 
E)  culture 
A)  chain of command 
B)  synergy 
C)  esprit de corps 
D)  autonomy 
E)  culture

Question 17

Task variety refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter. 
B)  the number of new or unexpected problems that a person or function encounters in performing jobs. 
C)  the degree to which a worker finds his job captivating or interesting. 
D)  the number of different goods or services that a particular company markets. 
E)  the degree to which a particular task needs a highly skilled workforce. 
A)  the degree to which programmed solutions are available to people or functions to solve the problems they encounter. 
B)  the number of new or unexpected problems that a person or function encounters in performing jobs. 
C)  the degree to which a worker finds his job captivating or interesting. 
D)  the number of different goods or services that a particular company markets. 
E)  the degree to which a particular task needs a highly skilled workforce.

Question 18

The greater the level of uncertainty in an organization's environment:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more complex its strategy and technology. 
B)  the less qualified and skilled its workforce. 
C)  the less likely employees are to be given autonomy. 
D)  the more likely managers are to design a mechanistic structure. 
E)  the more likely the organizational culture is rigid and inflexible. 
A)  the more complex its strategy and technology. 
B)  the less qualified and skilled its workforce. 
C)  the less likely employees are to be given autonomy. 
D)  the more likely managers are to design a mechanistic structure. 
E)  the more likely the organizational culture is rigid and inflexible.

Question 19

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of decentralizing authority.

Accepted Answer

not answered
Explanation:Advantages: It

Question 20

Organizational culture is shaped by the personal and professional characteristics of people within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

Discuss the advantages of grouping functions into divisions that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific products.

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

A _____ refers to an organizational structure that simultaneously groups people and resources by function and by product.

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

How is flexibility ensured in the matrix structure?

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over a job is called _____.

Managers who make design choices that increase job enlargement are likely to increase the degree to which people behave mechanically.

According to Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model, which of the following employees are more likely to be satisfied and to perform at a high level?

Cultures whose values and norms fail to motivate or inspire employees and lead to stagnation and, often, failure over time, are referred to as:

A _ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _ structure with more conservative norms.

The more complicated the technology that an organization uses, the:

A liaison role provides sufficient coordination when more than two functions or divisions share many common problems.

In which of the following types of organizational structures are employees referred to as two-boss employees?

The degree to which a job gives an employee the freedom to schedule different tasks and decide how to carry them out is known as task significance.

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Task variety refers to:

The greater the level of uncertainty in an organization's environment:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of decentralizing authority.

Organizational culture is shaped by the personal and professional characteristics of people within the 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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Exam 10: Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a functional organizational structure?

Discuss the advantages of grouping functions into divisions that focus their efforts on the production and marketing of specific products.

A product structure lets divisional managers respond quickly and appropriately to the changing task environment.

A _____ refers to an organizational structure that simultaneously groups people and resources by function and by product.

At the Highway Department, Jim is assigned to a team to develop a new Route 70 river bridge. Jim reports to both the Engineering Manager and the Route 70 Project Manager. The Highway Department is utilizing a _____.

How is flexibility ensured in the matrix structure?

Increasing the degree of responsibility a worker has over a job is called _____.

Managers who make design choices that increase job enlargement are likely to increase the degree to which people behave mechanically.

According to Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model, which of the following employees are more likely to be satisfied and to perform at a high level?

Cultures whose values and norms fail to motivate or inspire employees and lead to stagnation and, often, failure over time, are referred to as:

A _____ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _____ structure with more conservative norms.

The more complicated the technology that an organization uses, the:

A liaison role provides sufficient coordination when more than two functions or divisions share many common problems.

In which of the following types of organizational structures are employees referred to as two-boss employees?

The degree to which a job gives an employee the freedom to schedule different tasks and decide how to carry them out is known as task significance.

An organization's hierarchy of authority refers to an organization's _____.

Task variety refers to:

The greater the level of uncertainty in an organization's environment:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of decentralizing authority.

Organizational culture is shaped by the personal and professional characteristics of people within the 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

Filters

A _ strategy that is aimed at driving down expenditures in all functions usually fares best in a more _ structure with more conservative norms.