Question 1

Define organizational structure. What is an organizational chart, and how does it affect an organization?

Accepted Answer

An organizational structure formally dic

Question 2

Product structures group business units around different products that the company produces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Differentiate between mechanistic and organic structures.

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic organizations are efficient,

Question 4

Tom is the project manager of the Organizational Development team at Extreme Rugs. Tom's team has been assigned the task of studying and evaluating Extreme Rugs' organizational structure. Tom divided the tasks among the team members to collect preliminary information on different elements of Extreme Rugs' structure. Jeremy was asked to collect information on the degree to which tasks are divided into separate jobs. Joy was asked to collect information on formal authority relationships. Alice started looking into how many employees each manager has responsibility for, and Kathy was asked to collect evidence on the degree to which rules and procedures are used to standardize behaviors at Extreme Rugs. Tom himself decided to collect information and evidence on where exactly decisions are formally made at Extreme Rugs. The team decided to meet with information in two weeks. Joy was asked to collect information on which of the following elements of the organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chain of command 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Span of control 
A)  Chain of command 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Span of control

Question 5

_____ formally dictates how jobs and tasks are divided and coordinated between individuals and groups within the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  The span of control 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  An organizational structure 
E)  The chain of command 
A)  The span of control 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  An organizational structure 
E)  The chain of command

Question 6

For a restructuring to be successful, mere changes in the lines on an organizational chart are not sufficient; it demands a different way of working for the employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Companies that focus on a differentiation strategy are more likely to take a mechanistic approach to organizational design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is Trueabout functional organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small companies experiencing rapid growth are the only organizations to benefit from a functional structure. 
B)  One of the main disadvantages of the functional structure is the lack of work specialization. 
C)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization as a whole has a relatively wide focus. 
D)  One of the main advantages of the functional structure is that it encourages communication across functions. 
E)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization has fewer product lines or services. 
A)  Small companies experiencing rapid growth are the only organizations to benefit from a functional structure. 
B)  One of the main disadvantages of the functional structure is the lack of work specialization. 
C)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization as a whole has a relatively wide focus. 
D)  One of the main advantages of the functional structure is that it encourages communication across functions. 
E)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization has fewer product lines or services.

Question 9

According to research, restructuring has _____ effect on task performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  a strong positive 
B)  a small negative 
C)  no 
D)  a strong negative 
E)  a moderate positive 
A)  a strong positive 
B)  a small negative 
C)  no 
D)  a strong negative 
E)  a moderate positive

Question 10

Which of the following statements about companies that adopt a differentiation strategy is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  They believe that people will pay more for a product that is unique in some way. 
B)  Their focus is on being as efficient as they can be. 
C)  They rely on selling products at the lowest possible cost. 
D)  They are more likely to take a mechanistic approach to organizational design. 
E)  They concentrate on developing large quantities of the same product, thereby providing cost advantages to their customers. 
A)  They believe that people will pay more for a product that is unique in some way. 
B)  Their focus is on being as efficient as they can be. 
C)  They rely on selling products at the lowest possible cost. 
D)  They are more likely to take a mechanistic approach to organizational design. 
E)  They concentrate on developing large quantities of the same product, thereby providing cost advantages to their customers.

Question 11

Tom is the project manager of the Organizational Development team at Extreme Rugs. Tom's team has been assigned the task of studying and evaluating Extreme Rugs' organizational structure. Tom divided the tasks among the team members to collect preliminary information on different elements of Extreme Rugs' structure. Jeremy was asked to collect information on the degree to which tasks are divided into separate jobs. Joy was asked to collect information on formal authority relationships. Alice started looking into how many employees each manager has responsibility for, and Kathy was asked to collect evidence on the degree to which rules and procedures are used to standardize behaviors at Extreme Rugs. Tom himself decided to collect information and evidence on where exactly decisions are formally made at Extreme Rugs. The team decided to meet with information in two weeks. Alice is looking into information on which element of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chain of command 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Span of control 
A)  Chain of command 
B)  Formalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Span of control

Question 12

If technologies need to be changed often to suit consumer needs, the decisions should be centralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following has been the most common kind of restructuring in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  From a functional to a geographic-based structure 
B)  From a product to a client-based structure 
C)  From a bureaucratic to a matrix structure 
D)  A flattening of the organization 
E)  Creating a tall structure in the organization 
A)  From a functional to a geographic-based structure 
B)  From a product to a client-based structure 
C)  From a bureaucratic to a matrix structure 
D)  A flattening of the organization 
E)  Creating a tall structure in the organization

Question 14

Which of the following typifies the structure that organic organizations rely on?

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of formalization 
B)  A rigid and hierarchical chain of command 
C)  High degree of work specialization 
D)  Weak chains of command 
E)  Centralization of decision making 
A)  High levels of formalization 
B)  A rigid and hierarchical chain of command 
C)  High degree of work specialization 
D)  Weak chains of command 
E)  Centralization of decision making

Question 15

The chain of command helps the organization to attain order, control, and predictable performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To keep the stress level low and avoid multiple chains of command issues, managers should adopt the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Employees tend to be more satisfied with jobs that require them to perform a specialized kind of activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define organizational structure. What is an organizational chart, and how does it affect an organization?

Product structures group business units around different products that the company produces.

Differentiate between mechanistic and organic structures.

_____ formally dictates how jobs and tasks are divided and coordinated between individuals and groups within the company.

For a restructuring to be successful, mere changes in the lines on an organizational chart are not sufficient; it demands a different way of working for the employees.

Companies that focus on a differentiation strategy are more likely to take a mechanistic approach to organizational design.

Which of the following statements is Trueabout functional organization structure?

According to research, restructuring has _____ effect on task performance.

Which of the following statements about companies that adopt a differentiation strategy is True?

If technologies need to be changed often to suit consumer needs, the decisions should be centralized.

Which of the following has been the most common kind of restructuring in recent years?

Which of the following typifies the structure that organic organizations rely on?

The chain of command helps the organization to attain order, control, and predictable performance.

To keep the stress level low and avoid multiple chains of command issues, managers should adopt the matrix structure.

Employees tend to be more satisfied with jobs that require them to perform a specialized kind of activity.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

Ability

Teams: Characteristics and Diversity

Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

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Exam 15: Organizational Structure

Define organizational structure. What is an organizational chart, and how does it affect an organization?

Product structures group business units around different products that the company produces.

Differentiate between mechanistic and organic structures.

_____ formally dictates how jobs and tasks are divided and coordinated between individuals and groups within the company.

For a restructuring to be successful, mere changes in the lines on an organizational chart are not sufficient; it demands a different way of working for the employees.

Companies that focus on a differentiation strategy are more likely to take a mechanistic approach to organizational design.

Which of the following statements is Trueabout functional organization structure?

According to research, restructuring has _____ effect on task performance.

Which of the following statements about companies that adopt a differentiation strategy is True?

If technologies need to be changed often to suit consumer needs, the decisions should be centralized.

Which of the following has been the most common kind of restructuring in recent years?

Which of the following typifies the structure that organic organizations rely on?

The chain of command helps the organization to attain order, control, and predictable performance.

To keep the stress level low and avoid multiple chains of command issues, managers should adopt the matrix structure.

Employees tend to be more satisfied with jobs that require them to perform a specialized kind of activity.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Job Performance

Organizational Commitment

Job Satisfaction

Stress

Motivation

Trust, Justice, and Ethics

Learning and Decision Making

Personality and Cultural Values

Ability

Teams: Characteristics and Diversity

Teams: Processes and Communication

Leadership: Power and Negotiation

Leadership: Styles and Behaviors

Organizational Culture

Filters