Exam 14: Organization Structure

Jack's organization has implemented rules and procedures to achieve unity of effort across organizational units.Lawrence and Lorsch,may look at this as an element of _________.

When considering span of control,one must account for not only formally assigned subordinates but also those who have access to the manager.

Organic organizational designs typically emphasize _________.

What is the significance of the term keiretsu?

In a matrix organization,an employee may report to both a functional department and product department leader.

Span of control should consider _________.

More specialized employees generally require less supervision and permit a larger management span of control.

Generally span of control and required subordinate contact should be inversely related.

Is there an "ideal" span of control? Justify your answer.

___________ is considered by some as a precursor to ________.

Would Fayol support a mechanistic and organic organizational form?

Manufacturing organizations are typically structured on a functional basis.

Service organizations such as banks,insurance firms and airlines,whose customers demand relatively homogeneous services and have little disposition to participate in the delivery of those services can be managed according to mechanistic principles.

___________ jobs contain some degree of the right to make decisions within prescribed limits.

Would a mechanistic or organic organization be better suited for a dynamic environment?

Which of the following organizational forms typically would have the least redundancy in positions?

Fayol's attitudes towards bureaucracy favor the ___________ model of organizational design.

Describe what is meant by a divisional organization.What advantages and disadvantages are associated with this form of organization?

One of the many advantages of a matrix organization is that the potential conflict between one's allegiance to their functional manager and their project manager is,by the structure of the matrix itself,eliminated.

Benefits of decentralization include _________.