Question 1

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 2

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 3

Chuck, the operations manager of Wentworth Publishing, requires all seven branch offices to use the same type of computer and operating system. This simplifies both the communication and training processes for employees who frequently transfer between offices. Here Chuck can best be described as coordinating the offices by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) plan 
B) network 
C) formalization 
D) mutual adjustment 
E) standardization 
A) plan 
B) network 
C) formalization 
D) mutual adjustment 
E) standardization

Question 4

Investing in information systems and creating horizontal relationships most likely results in

Accepted Answer

A) a reduced need for information. 
B) an increased availability of resources. 
C) a reduced need to share information across units. 
D) an organization's ability to process more information. 
E) the creation of slack resources. 
A) a reduced need for information. 
B) an increased availability of resources. 
C) a reduced need to share information across units. 
D) an organization's ability to process more information. 
E) the creation of slack resources.

Question 5

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 6

Enrique delegates an important project to Harriet, but he tells her that he expects regular reports and that he will take over the work if she falls behind or does not produce quality results. Enrique is referring to the principle known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchy 
B) authority 
C) subordination 
D) differentiation 
E) accountability 
A) hierarchy 
B) authority 
C) subordination 
D) differentiation 
E) accountability

Question 7

Each unit performs its set of tasks in Beaulieu's Bags Corp. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation 
B) span of control 
C) concentration 
D) formalization 
E) delegation 
A) differentiation 
B) span of control 
C) concentration 
D) formalization 
E) delegation

Question 8

Anita is one of three managers at Lovely Landscaping, and she supervises 32 full- and part-time employees who perform landscaping maintenance services. She reports to the owner. Lovely Landscaping would be considered a _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) flat 
B) narrow 
C) centralized 
D) departmentalized 
E) specialized 
A) flat 
B) narrow 
C) centralized 
D) departmentalized 
E) specialized

Question 9

Who selects the CEO of a corporation?

Accepted Answer

A) Board of directors 
B) Stockholders 
C) Operational managers 
D) Employees 
E) Middle managers 
A) Board of directors 
B) Stockholders 
C) Operational managers 
D) Employees 
E) Middle managers

Question 10

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The three coordination methods used for

Question 11

In a centralized organization, most of the decisions are made at lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research, accounting, and human resources are considered _____ departments.

Accepted Answer

A) staff 
B) line 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) service 
A) staff 
B) line 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) service

Question 13

_____ is an aspect of an organization's internal environment created by job specialization and division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) Integration 
B) Coordination 
C) Differentiation 
D) Concentration 
E) Diversification 
A) Integration 
B) Coordination 
C) Differentiation 
D) Concentration 
E) Diversification

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an organization chart? Describe the...

Question 15

Reporting relationships between bosses and subordinates is a function that relates to the _____ dimension of a firm's structure.

Accepted Answer

A) horizontal 
B) vertical 
C) circular 
D) external 
E) flexible 
A) horizontal 
B) vertical 
C) circular 
D) external 
E) flexible

Question 16

Best-Built Construction is run in a very traditional way, with experienced top managers making all the decisions and passing them down to lower levels for implementation. Best-Built can be described as a(n) _____ organization.

Accepted Answer

A) integrated 
B) centralized 
C) differentiated 
D) decentralized 
E) horizontal 
A) integrated 
B) centralized 
C) differentiated 
D) decentralized 
E) horizontal

Question 17

Derek assigned some of his authority and responsibility to Christine, a subordinate employee. This practice is called

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 18

It is generally accepted that having fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vic works on an automobile assembly line. His job is to complete the final installation of the GPS for each automobile that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Vic is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following departmentalization structures does Agatone 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

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the

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

Investing in information systems and creating horizontal relationships most likely results in

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

Enrique delegates an important project to Harriet, but he tells her that he expects regular reports and that he will take over the work if she falls behind or does not produce quality results. Enrique is referring to the principle known as _____.

Each unit performs its set of tasks in Beaulieu's Bags Corp. This is an example of ____.

Anita is one of three managers at Lovely Landscaping, and she supervises 32 full- and part-time employees who perform landscaping maintenance services. She reports to the owner. Lovely Landscaping would be considered a _____ organization.

Who selects the CEO of a corporation?

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

In a centralized organization, most of the decisions are made at lower levels.

Research, accounting, and human resources are considered _____ departments.

_____ is an aspect of an organization's internal environment created by job specialization and division of labor.

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

Reporting relationships between bosses and subordinates is a function that relates to the _____ dimension of a firm's structure.

Best-Built Construction is run in a very traditional way, with experienced top managers making all the decisions and passing them down to lower levels for implementation. Best-Built can be described as a(n) _____ organization.

Derek assigned some of his authority and responsibility to Christine, a subordinate employee. This practice is called

It is generally accepted that having fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Vic works on an automobile assembly line. His job is to complete the final installation of the GPS for each automobile that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Vic is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

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

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

The organizational pyramid composed of authority levels is commonly called the

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

Investing in information systems and creating horizontal relationships most likely results in

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

Enrique delegates an important project to Harriet, but he tells her that he expects regular reports and that he will take over the work if she falls behind or does not produce quality results. Enrique is referring to the principle known as _____.

Each unit performs its set of tasks in Beaulieu's Bags Corp. This is an example of ____.

Anita is one of three managers at Lovely Landscaping, and she supervises 32 full- and part-time employees who perform landscaping maintenance services. She reports to the owner. Lovely Landscaping would be considered a _____ organization.

Who selects the CEO of a corporation?

There are three coordination methods used for organizational integration. Describe and give examples of each.

In a centralized organization, most of the decisions are made at lower levels.

Research, accounting, and human resources are considered _____ departments.

_____ is an aspect of an organization's internal environment created by job specialization and division of labor.

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

Reporting relationships between bosses and subordinates is a function that relates to the _____ dimension of a firm's structure.

Best-Built Construction is run in a very traditional way, with experienced top managers making all the decisions and passing them down to lower levels for implementation. Best-Built can be described as a(n) _____ organization.

Derek assigned some of his authority and responsibility to Christine, a subordinate employee. This practice is called

It is generally accepted that having fewer hierarchical levels creates greater operating efficiency.

Vic works on an automobile assembly line. His job is to complete the final installation of the GPS for each automobile that is on the line. The job is quite defined, and he has been highly trained. Vic is most likely supervised using a wide span of control.

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

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