Question 1

Line structure is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The more complex organizations become,the more they need to develop formal structures to function efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following concepts frees a manager to attend to matters that he or she is especially qualified to deal with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation of authority 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Accountability 
D)  Knowledge 
E)  Education 
A)  Delegation of authority 
B)  Responsibility 
C)  Accountability 
D)  Knowledge 
E)  Education A

Question 4

Evaluate the pros and cons of the system developed by Quest Star.

Accepted Answer

Students' responses will vary,but most w

Question 5

An organization operating in a complex and unpredictable environment is likely to be _______ in order to improve responsiveness and enhance creativity.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  informal 
D)  formal 
E)  very productive 
A)  highly centralized 
B)  decentralized 
C)  informal 
D)  formal 
E)  very productive

Question 6

When individuals from different units and organizational levels communicate,it is diagonal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are approaches to departmentalization except

Accepted Answer

A)  function. 
B)  product. 
C)  geographic region. 
D)  customer. 
E)  line. 
A)  function. 
B)  product. 
C)  geographic region. 
D)  customer. 
E)  line.

Question 8

An organizational form that is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employees is called

Accepted Answer

A)  line structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  line-and-staff structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  a committee. 
A)  line structure. 
B)  functional structure. 
C)  line-and-staff structure. 
D)  matrix structure. 
E)  a committee.

Question 9

What is upward communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The traditional flow of communication from higher to lower levels of the organization 
B)  When individuals from different units and departments within an organization communicate 
C)  Communication that flows from lower organizational levels to higher ones 
D)  Communication between peers and colleagues 
E)  Communication among friends as well as in nonwork social relationships 
A)  The traditional flow of communication from higher to lower levels of the organization 
B)  When individuals from different units and departments within an organization communicate 
C)  Communication that flows from lower organizational levels to higher ones 
D)  Communication between peers and colleagues 
E)  Communication among friends as well as in nonwork social relationships

Question 10

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a matrix structure to organize?

Accepted Answer

Matrix structures provide flexibility,en

Question 11

Small businesses commonly employ

Accepted Answer

A)  line departmentalization. 
B)  customer departmentalization. 
C)  functional departmentalization. 
D)  product departmentalization. 
E)  geographical departmentalization. 
A)  line departmentalization. 
B)  customer departmentalization. 
C)  functional departmentalization. 
D)  product departmentalization. 
E)  geographical departmentalization.

Question 12

An organization's structure develops as managers assign tasks to work groups and specific individuals and coordinate the diverse activities required to attain organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not part of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Beliefs 
C)  Role models 
D)  Religion 
E)  Traditions 
A)  Values 
B)  Beliefs 
C)  Role models 
D)  Religion 
E)  Traditions

Question 14

When managers recognize that a grapevine exists,they should

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate it. 
B)  use it to their advantage by feeding it facts. 
C)  find out if its goals are contrary to the organization's goals. 
D)  send incorrect information through it. 
E)  send upward communications through it. 
A)  eliminate it. 
B)  use it to their advantage by feeding it facts. 
C)  find out if its goals are contrary to the organization's goals. 
D)  send incorrect information through it. 
E)  send upward communications through it.

Question 15

The rationalization for specialization is that people can perform several tasks more efficiently than just one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Downward communication conveys

Accepted Answer

A)  information about the grapevine. 
B)  explanations of decisions and orders. 
C)  complaints. 
D)  status reports. 
E)  policy questions. 
A)  information about the grapevine. 
B)  explanations of decisions and orders. 
C)  complaints. 
D)  status reports. 
E)  policy questions.

Question 17

Which is not a means of formally expressing an organization's culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ceremonies 
B)  Code of ethics 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Manuals 
E)  Employee dress codes 
A)  Ceremonies 
B)  Code of ethics 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Manuals 
E)  Employee dress codes

Question 18

Define delegation of authority and show its relationship to responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The delegation of authority is the assig

Question 19

A temporary group of employees responsible for bringing about a particular change is a

Accepted Answer

A)  task force. 
B)  product-development team. 
C)  project team. 
D)  committee. 
E)  self-directed work team. 
A)  task force. 
B)  product-development team. 
C)  project team. 
D)  committee. 
E)  self-directed work team.

Question 20

An advantage of line structure in organizations is

Accepted Answer

A)  a clear chain of command. 
B)  a high level of centralization. 
C)  shared decision making. 
D)  that managers possess a wide range of knowledge. 
E)  there are many layers. 
A)  a clear chain of command. 
B)  a high level of centralization. 
C)  shared decision making. 
D)  that managers possess a wide range of knowledge. 
E)  there are many layers.

Line structure is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employee.

The more complex organizations become,the more they need to develop formal structures to function efficiently.

Which of the following concepts frees a manager to attend to matters that he or she is especially qualified to deal with?

Evaluate the pros and cons of the system developed by Quest Star.

An organization operating in a complex and unpredictable environment is likely to be _______ in order to improve responsiveness and enhance creativity.

When individuals from different units and organizational levels communicate,it is diagonal communication.

All of the following are approaches to departmentalization except

An organizational form that is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employees is called

What is upward communication?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a matrix structure to organize?

Small businesses commonly employ

An organization's structure develops as managers assign tasks to work groups and specific individuals and coordinate the diverse activities required to attain organizational objectives.

Which of the following is not part of organizational culture?

When managers recognize that a grapevine exists,they should

The rationalization for specialization is that people can perform several tasks more efficiently than just one.

Downward communication conveys

Which is not a means of formally expressing an organization's culture?

Define delegation of authority and show its relationship to responsibility.

A temporary group of employees responsible for bringing about a particular change is a

An advantage of line structure in organizations is

The Dynamics of Business and Economics

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Borderless World

Options for Organizing Business

Small Business, entrepreneurship, and Franchising

The Nature of Management

Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations

Motivating the Workforce

Managing Human Resources

Customer-Driven Marketing

Dimensions of Marketing Strategy

Digital Marketing and Social Networking

Accounting and Financial Statements

Money and the Financial System

Financial Management and Securities Markets

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Exam 7: Organization, teamwork, and Communication

Line structure is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employee.

The more complex organizations become,the more they need to develop formal structures to function efficiently.

Which of the following concepts frees a manager to attend to matters that he or she is especially qualified to deal with?

Evaluate the pros and cons of the system developed by Quest Star.

An organization operating in a complex and unpredictable environment is likely to be _______ in order to improve responsiveness and enhance creativity.

When individuals from different units and organizational levels communicate,it is diagonal communication.

All of the following are approaches to departmentalization except

An organizational form that is based on direct lines of authority from the top executive to the lowest level of employees is called

What is upward communication?

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a matrix structure to organize?

Small businesses commonly employ

An organization's structure develops as managers assign tasks to work groups and specific individuals and coordinate the diverse activities required to attain organizational objectives.

Which of the following is not part of organizational culture?

When managers recognize that a grapevine exists,they should

The rationalization for specialization is that people can perform several tasks more efficiently than just one.

Downward communication conveys

Which is not a means of formally expressing an organization's culture?

Define delegation of authority and show its relationship to responsibility.

A temporary group of employees responsible for bringing about a particular change is a

An advantage of line structure in organizations is

The Dynamics of Business and Economics

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Borderless World

Options for Organizing Business

Small Business, entrepreneurship, and Franchising

The Nature of Management

Managing Service and Manufacturing Operations

Motivating the Workforce

Managing Human Resources

Customer-Driven Marketing

Dimensions of Marketing Strategy

Digital Marketing and Social Networking

Accounting and Financial Statements

Money and the Financial System

Financial Management and Securities Markets

Filters