Question 1

Which of the following forms of departmentalization does George utilize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Geographical 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Product 
E)  Customer 
A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Geographical 
C)  Vertical 
D)  Product 
E)  Customer

Question 2

When there are many subunits and many kinds of specialists who think differently in an organization,differentiation is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A network organization is a form of the traditional,hierarchical organization,within which all the business functions of the firm are performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision making is decentralized. 
B)  Resource utilization is inefficient. 
C)  There is low flexibility. 
D)  Additional time is required for meetings and coordination. 
E)  A single head has to overlook multiple divisions. 
A)  Decision making is decentralized. 
B)  Resource utilization is inefficient. 
C)  There is low flexibility. 
D)  Additional time is required for meetings and coordination. 
E)  A single head has to overlook multiple divisions.

Question 6

Corporate boards hire _____ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

Accepted Answer

A)  outside 
B)  dual 
C)  cooperating 
D)  authoritative 
E)  affiliative 
A)  outside 
B)  dual 
C)  cooperating 
D)  authoritative 
E)  affiliative

Question 7

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a network,the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker,someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The degree to which differentiated work units work together and coordinate their efforts is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation. 
B)  concentration. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  unity of command. 
E)  integration. 
A)  differentiation. 
B)  concentration. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  unity of command. 
E)  integration.

Question 10

The presence of rules and regulations governing how people in the organization interact is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  formalization. 
B)  unity of command. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  concentration. 
E)  standardization. 
A)  formalization. 
B)  unity of command. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  concentration. 
E)  standardization.

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of product organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Duplication of effort is cheap. 
B)  Decision making is decentralized. 
C)  Functions are centralized at headquarters. 
D)  Multiple managers are involved in the product lines. 
E)  Task responsibilities are unclear. 
A)  Duplication of effort is cheap. 
B)  Decision making is decentralized. 
C)  Functions are centralized at headquarters. 
D)  Multiple managers are involved in the product lines. 
E)  Task responsibilities are unclear.

Question 12

Delegation is found at all hierarchical levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Corporate governance is a term describing the oversight of a firm by its executive staff and board of directors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the span of control in an organization and explain when span of control should be wider.

Accepted Answer

The span of control in an organization r

Question 15

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  reporting order. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  delegation control. 
D)  bureaucratic span. 
E)  authoritative span. 
A)  reporting order. 
B)  span of control. 
C)  delegation control. 
D)  bureaucratic span. 
E)  authoritative span.

Question 16

Subdividing an organization into smaller subunits is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  departmentalization 
B)  delegation 
C)  centralization 
D)  standardization 
E)  diversification 
A)  departmentalization 
B)  delegation 
C)  centralization 
D)  standardization 
E)  diversification

Question 17

Discuss the important features of the divisional organization structure.

Accepted Answer

The divisional organization structure is

Question 18

An organization in which lower-level managers make important decisions is a(n)_____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized 
B)  horizontal 
C)  vertical 
D)  informal 
E)  centralized 
A)  decentralized 
B)  horizontal 
C)  vertical 
D)  informal 
E)  centralized

Question 19

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following forms of departmentalization does George utilize?

When there are many subunits and many kinds of specialists who think differently in an organization,differentiation is high.

A network organization is a form of the traditional,hierarchical organization,within which all the business functions of the firm are performed.

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix design?

Corporate boards hire _____ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

In a network,the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker,someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

The degree to which differentiated work units work together and coordinate their efforts is known as:

The presence of rules and regulations governing how people in the organization interact is called:

Which of the following is a characteristic of product organizations?

Delegation is found at all hierarchical levels.

Corporate governance is a term describing the oversight of a firm by its executive staff and board of directors.

Describe the span of control in an organization and explain when span of control should be wider.

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the:

Subdividing an organization into smaller subunits is known as ____.

Discuss the important features of the divisional organization structure.

An organization in which lower-level managers make important decisions is a(n)_____ organization.

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

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Exam 8: Organization Structure

Which of the following forms of departmentalization does George utilize?

When there are many subunits and many kinds of specialists who think differently in an organization,differentiation is high.

A network organization is a form of the traditional,hierarchical organization,within which all the business functions of the firm are performed.

The numerous tasks that must be carried out in a large organization make specialization a necessity.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the matrix design?

Corporate boards hire _____ directors to provide different information and perspectives and to prevent big mistakes.

The functional structure would be most appropriate in complex and changing environments.

In a network,the role of a manager becomes more like that of a broker,someone who assembles and coordinates participants.

The degree to which differentiated work units work together and coordinate their efforts is known as:

The presence of rules and regulations governing how people in the organization interact is called:

Which of the following is a characteristic of product organizations?

Delegation is found at all hierarchical levels.

Corporate governance is a term describing the oversight of a firm by its executive staff and board of directors.

Describe the span of control in an organization and explain when span of control should be wider.

The number of subordinates who report directly to an executive or supervisor is called the:

Subdividing an organization into smaller subunits is known as ____.

Discuss the important features of the divisional organization structure.

An organization in which lower-level managers make important decisions is a(n)_____ organization.

A written dress code for the workplace is an example of formalization.

A matrix organization is a hybrid form of organization in which functional and divisional forms overlap.

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