Question 1

From Scenario C,it can be inferred that George's firm:

Accepted Answer

A)  utilizes centralized decision making. 
B)  follows the principle of unity of command. 
C)  Utilizes decentralized decision making. 
D)  has a narrow span of control. 
E)  has a wider span of control. 
A)  utilizes centralized decision making. 
B)  follows the principle of unity of command. 
C)  Utilizes decentralized decision making. 
D)  has a narrow span of control. 
E)  has a wider span of control.

Question 2

Based on the description given in Scenario A,it can be understood that Freckles Corp.has a _____ span of control.

Accepted Answer

A)  wide 
B)  narrow 
C)  tall 
D)  vertical 
E)  horizontal 
A)  wide 
B)  narrow 
C)  tall 
D)  vertical 
E)  horizontal

Question 3

To cope with high uncertainty and heavy information demands,managers can act to reduce the need for information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of product organization.

Accepted Answer

Product organization has several advanta

Question 5

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegation of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  tactical plan. 
B)  hierarchy. 
C)  strategic map. 
D)  dynamic network. 
E)  strategic plan. 
A)  tactical plan. 
B)  hierarchy. 
C)  strategic map. 
D)  dynamic network. 
E)  strategic plan.

Question 7

Define delegation and explain its importance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define delegation and explain its importance....

Question 8

Creating slack resources means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a manager limits the availability of resources to some units. 
B)  nonperforming employees are assigned to easier tasks. 
C)  more resources are made available to each unit in case they need them in a pinch. 
D)  each unit is differentiated by functional specialty. 
E)  time,money,and other resources are tightly budgeted. 
A)  a manager limits the availability of resources to some units. 
B)  nonperforming employees are assigned to easier tasks. 
C)  more resources are made available to each unit in case they need them in a pinch. 
D)  each unit is differentiated by functional specialty. 
E)  time,money,and other resources are tightly budgeted.

Question 9

The Hot Peppers Kitchen Inc.was voted producer of the best hot sauce in Calia.It soon expanded and now manufactures and distributes sauces,kitchen equipment,and specialty spices worldwide,with a separate department for each.Which of the following forms of departmentalization does Hot Peppers Kitchen Inc.have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Horizontal 
C)  Geographic 
D)  Customer 
E)  Product 
A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Horizontal 
C)  Geographic 
D)  Customer 
E)  Product

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the board of directors?

Accepted Answer

A)  The board is responsible for selecting the CEO. 
B)  A board's membership usually includes some frontline executives. 
C)  The employees elect a board of directors to oversee the organization. 
D)  Today,most companies have a majority of inside directors. 
E)  A board of directors comprises all owners of an organization. 
A)  The board is responsible for selecting the CEO. 
B)  A board's membership usually includes some frontline executives. 
C)  The employees elect a board of directors to oversee the organization. 
D)  Today,most companies have a majority of inside directors. 
E)  A board of directors comprises all owners of an organization.

Question 11

In Scenario A,which of the following organizational departmentalization does Freckles Corp.utilize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Customer 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Product 
A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Customer 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Product

Question 12

In Scenario A,each manager has ten supervisors who are required to report to them.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  unity of command. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  corporate governance. 
D)  delegation. 
E)  concentration. 
A)  unity of command. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  corporate governance. 
D)  delegation. 
E)  concentration.

Question 13

A _____ span of control creates a flat organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  wide 
B)  tall 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  formal 
E)  narrow 
A)  wide 
B)  tall 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  formal 
E)  narrow

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  concentration. 
B)  centralization. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  division of labor. 
E)  unity of command. 
A)  concentration. 
B)  centralization. 
C)  delegation. 
D)  division of labor. 
E)  unity of command.

Question 16

The operational level of the organization includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  the CEO,president,and vice presidents. 
B)  the plant and departmental managers. 
C)  strategic managers and tactical managers. 
D)  frontline managers,supervisors,and employees. 
E)  stockholders and the board of directors. 
A)  the CEO,president,and vice presidents. 
B)  the plant and departmental managers. 
C)  strategic managers and tactical managers. 
D)  frontline managers,supervisors,and employees. 
E)  stockholders and the board of directors.

Question 17

The primary advantage of both product and customer / regional approaches to departmentalization is the ability to focus on customer needs and provide faster,better service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a _____ organization,jobs are specialized and grouped such as marketing,finance,operations,accounting,and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  geographical 
C)  conglomerate 
D)  functional 
E)  customer 
A)  product 
B)  geographical 
C)  conglomerate 
D)  functional 
E)  customer

Question 19

Coordination refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  division of labor within an organization. 
B)  performance of specific tasks by specific people. 
C)  procedures that link the various parts of the organization. 
D)  need for specific tasks in the functional fields. 
E)  authority levels in the organizational pyramid. 
A)  division of labor within an organization. 
B)  performance of specific tasks by specific people. 
C)  procedures that link the various parts of the organization. 
D)  need for specific tasks in the functional fields. 
E)  authority levels in the organizational pyramid.

Question 20

Traditionally,authority resides in people and not in positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

From Scenario C,it can be inferred that George's firm:

Based on the description given in Scenario A,it can be understood that Freckles Corp.has a _____ span of control.

To cope with high uncertainty and heavy information demands,managers can act to reduce the need for information.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of product organization.

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegation of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the:

Define delegation and explain its importance.

Creating slack resources means that:

Which of the following statements is true of the board of directors?

In Scenario A,which of the following organizational departmentalization does Freckles Corp.utilize?

In Scenario A,each manager has ten supervisors who are required to report to them.This is an example of:

A _____ span of control creates a flat organization.

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

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

The operational level of the organization includes:

The primary advantage of both product and customer / regional approaches to departmentalization is the ability to focus on customer needs and provide faster,better service.

In a _____ organization,jobs are specialized and grouped such as marketing,finance,operations,accounting,and human resources.

Coordination refers to the:

Traditionally,authority resides in people and not in positions.

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

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Exam 8: Organization Structure

From Scenario C,it can be inferred that George's firm:

Based on the description given in Scenario A,it can be understood that Freckles Corp.has a _____ span of control.

To cope with high uncertainty and heavy information demands,managers can act to reduce the need for information.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of product organization.

A basic characteristic of decentralized organizations is the delegation of authority to people at lower hierarchical levels to make decisions and take action.

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the:

Define delegation and explain its importance.

Creating slack resources means that:

Which of the following statements is true of the board of directors?

In Scenario A,which of the following organizational departmentalization does Freckles Corp.utilize?

In Scenario A,each manager has ten supervisors who are required to report to them.This is an example of:

A _____ span of control creates a flat organization.

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

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

The operational level of the organization includes:

The primary advantage of both product and customer / regional approaches to departmentalization is the ability to focus on customer needs and provide faster,better service.

In a _____ organization,jobs are specialized and grouped such as marketing,finance,operations,accounting,and human resources.

Coordination refers to the:

Traditionally,authority resides in people and not in positions.

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