Exam 14: Organization Structure

Wigitech has a high degree of differences between organizational units.This would,using the term of Lawrence and Lorsch,indicate _________.

Rob's organization attempts to integrate its business with the world around them by being outward focused.This perspective would be considered within what Lawrence and Lorsch identified as the _______ independent variable.

What would be the best organizational form for a department store chain with units throughout the country? What organizational form would you recommend for a producer of custom cardboard packaging serving primarily fast food restaurants,cigarette manufacturing and moving companies?

The individual who can clearly and concisely communicate with subordinates is able to effectively manage more people than one who can't.

The economic advantages of dividing work into specialized jobs are the principal historical reasons for the creation of organizations.

Pegi had 10 employees while Vanya has 15.All else being equal,we can say _________.

When compared to the organic form,the mechanic form of organizational design tends to be ___________ complex,___________ centralized and ___________ formalized.

In the organic organization,decision making,control,and goal-setting processes are decentralized and shared at all levels of the organization.

James owns a business which provides a service and whose customers demand relatively homogeneous services and have little disposition to participate in the delivery of those services.James's organization may be best suited for management using _________.

The contingency design theory states that situational variables must be crafted to fit the organization's preferred organizational model.

A major disadvantage of the _________ form of departmentalization is that because specialists are working with and encouraging each other in their areas of expertise and interest,organizational goals may be sacrificed in favor of departmental goals.

Delegation of authority refers specifically to "doing work" and may not include making decisions.

___________ is the process in which an organization is structurally divided by combining jobs in departments according to some shared characteristic or basis.

Michael describes his organization as characterized by highly specialized jobs,homogeneous departments,narrow spans of control,and relatively centralized authority.Michael's organization reflects a(n)__________ design.

A keiretsu is an example of a ___________ organization.

Describe the origin,meaning and application of sociotechnical systems theory.

Explain and apply Lawrence and Lorsch's concept of differentiation,integration,and environment to your school.

Organization structure results from managerial decisions about four important attributes of all organizations.These attributes include all of the following except _________.

The form of division of work where work is divided by the natural sequence of the work the organization does is termed _________.

The mechanistic model is intended for use in manufacturing settings where the organic model is appropriate for use in services organizations.