Question 1

Coordination by plan affords managers more latitude in accomplishing their work than does coordination by standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include:

Accepted Answer

A)  top,first-line,and final levels. 
B)  top,middle,and operational levels. 
C)  functional,divisional,and matrix levels. 
D)  top,strategic,and lower levels. 
E)  top,operational,and frontline levels. 
A)  top,first-line,and final levels. 
B)  top,middle,and operational levels. 
C)  functional,divisional,and matrix levels. 
D)  top,strategic,and lower levels. 
E)  top,operational,and frontline levels.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of matrix organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves dual reporting relationships. 
B)  It follows the unity-of-command principle. 
C)  It involves grouping all functions into a single division. 
D)  It has the disadvantage of low flexibility. 
E)  It employs a single line of command. 
A)  It involves dual reporting relationships. 
B)  It follows the unity-of-command principle. 
C)  It involves grouping all functions into a single division. 
D)  It has the disadvantage of low flexibility. 
E)  It employs a single line of command.

Question 4

Who among the following individuals belongs to the top managerial level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chief financial officer 
B)  Frontline manager 
C)  Operational supervisor 
D)  Division supervisor 
E)  First-line manager 
A)  Chief financial officer 
B)  Frontline manager 
C)  Operational supervisor 
D)  Division supervisor 
E)  First-line manager

Question 5

_____ occurs when interdependent units are required to meet deadlines and objectives that contribute to a common goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coordination by plan 
B)  Coordination by standardization 
C)  Formalization 
D)  Cooperation by mutual adjustment 
E)  Collaboration 
A)  Coordination by plan 
B)  Coordination by standardization 
C)  Formalization 
D)  Cooperation by mutual adjustment 
E)  Collaboration

Question 6

_____ exists for an employee when his or her manager has an expectation that the job will be performed and has the right to take corrective action if it is not.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate governance 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Strategic control 
D)  Coordination 
E)  Span of control 
A)  Corporate governance 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Strategic control 
D)  Coordination 
E)  Span of control

Question 7

Explain the difference between line departments and staff departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between line departments and...

Question 8

An organization composed of dual relationships in which some employees report to two superiors is a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  flat 
C)  matrix 
D)  process 
E)  customer 
A)  product 
B)  flat 
C)  matrix 
D)  process 
E)  customer

Question 9

What is an organization chart? Note the various types of information that are conveyed through it.

Accepted Answer

An organization chart, also known as an

Question 10

Which of the following departmentalization structures does Semitone Inc.utilize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Process 
C)  Geographic divisional 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Matrix 
A)  Conglomerate 
B)  Process 
C)  Geographic divisional 
D)  Virtual 
E)  Matrix

Question 11

Employees who function poorly in ambiguous,and sometimes conflict-ridden,circumstances may not thrive in a matrix organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Line departments include research,accounting,and human resources departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The _____ of a firm's structure is the starting point in understanding the organizational issues such as reporting relationships,authority,and responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical dimension 
B)  vertical integration 
C)  concentration 
D)  span of control 
E)  diversification 
A)  vertical dimension 
B)  vertical integration 
C)  concentration 
D)  span of control 
E)  diversification

Question 14

Oxford Networking Solutions has its global headquarters in North Carolina,where companywide departments such as marketing,accounting,and research are housed.Oxford is thus a divisional organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The organization chart depicts the types of products the company sells and to which customers they are sold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The board of directors selects and assesses the CEO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to figure out jointly how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination by mutual adjustment. 
B)  management by objectives. 
C)  coordination by plan. 
D)  collaborative standardization. 
E)  hierarchical decision making. 
A)  coordination by mutual adjustment. 
B)  management by objectives. 
C)  coordination by plan. 
D)  collaborative standardization. 
E)  hierarchical decision making.

Question 18

Discuss the functional organization structure.What are its advantages and disadvantages? What is its future?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the functional organization structure.What are its...

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about delegation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be used only in organizations with flat structures. 
B)  It promotes subordinates to higher positions. 
C)  It helps develop effective subordinates. 
D)  It can be done only at top level of management. 
E)  It often sharply reduces what a manager can achievE. 
A)  It can be used only in organizations with flat structures. 
B)  It promotes subordinates to higher positions. 
C)  It helps develop effective subordinates. 
D)  It can be done only at top level of management. 
E)  It often sharply reduces what a manager can achievE.

Question 20

Who among the following belongs to the middle managerial level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic manager 
B)  Chief financial officer 
C)  Departmental head 
D)  Sales manager 
E)  Office supervisor 
A)  Strategic manager 
B)  Chief financial officer 
C)  Departmental head 
D)  Sales manager 
E)  Office supervisor

Coordination by plan affords managers more latitude in accomplishing their work than does coordination by standardization.

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include:

Which of the following statements is true of matrix organizations?

Who among the following individuals belongs to the top managerial level?

_____ occurs when interdependent units are required to meet deadlines and objectives that contribute to a common goal.

_____ exists for an employee when his or her manager has an expectation that the job will be performed and has the right to take corrective action if it is not.

Explain the difference between line departments and staff departments.

An organization composed of dual relationships in which some employees report to two superiors is a _____ organization.

What is an organization chart? Note the various types of information that are conveyed through it.

Which of the following departmentalization structures does Semitone Inc.utilize?

Employees who function poorly in ambiguous,and sometimes conflict-ridden,circumstances may not thrive in a matrix organization.

Line departments include research,accounting,and human resources departments.

The _____ of a firm's structure is the starting point in understanding the organizational issues such as reporting relationships,authority,and responsibility.

Oxford Networking Solutions has its global headquarters in North Carolina,where companywide departments such as marketing,accounting,and research are housed.Oxford is thus a divisional organization.

The organization chart depicts the types of products the company sells and to which customers they are sold.

The board of directors selects and assesses the CEO.

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to figure out jointly how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as:

Discuss the functional organization structure.What are its advantages and disadvantages? What is its future?

Which of the following statements is true about delegation?

Who among the following belongs to the middle managerial level?

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

Coordination by plan affords managers more latitude in accomplishing their work than does coordination by standardization.

The three levels of the organizational hierarchy include:

Which of the following statements is true of matrix organizations?

Who among the following individuals belongs to the top managerial level?

_____ occurs when interdependent units are required to meet deadlines and objectives that contribute to a common goal.

_____ exists for an employee when his or her manager has an expectation that the job will be performed and has the right to take corrective action if it is not.

Explain the difference between line departments and staff departments.

An organization composed of dual relationships in which some employees report to two superiors is a _____ organization.

What is an organization chart? Note the various types of information that are conveyed through it.

Which of the following departmentalization structures does Semitone Inc.utilize?

Employees who function poorly in ambiguous,and sometimes conflict-ridden,circumstances may not thrive in a matrix organization.

Line departments include research,accounting,and human resources departments.

The _____ of a firm's structure is the starting point in understanding the organizational issues such as reporting relationships,authority,and responsibility.

Oxford Networking Solutions has its global headquarters in North Carolina,where companywide departments such as marketing,accounting,and research are housed.Oxford is thus a divisional organization.

The organization chart depicts the types of products the company sells and to which customers they are sold.

The board of directors selects and assesses the CEO.

An approach that involves feedback and discussions to figure out jointly how to approach problems and devise solutions that are agreeable to everyone is known as:

Discuss the functional organization structure.What are its advantages and disadvantages? What is its future?

Which of the following statements is true about delegation?

Who among the following belongs to the middle managerial level?

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