Exam 14: Organization Structure

As an organizational design consultant,when would you recommend the use of the matrix form?

The term divisional organization refers to the ___________ form of organization structure.

In Max Weber described bureaucracy as the negative consequences of large organizations,such as excessive red tape,procedural delays,and general frustration.

Centralized authority may be preferred when _________.

Mechanistic and organic organizational designs are typically similar in their consideration of _________.

When contemplating organizational design,management is faced with four decisions.Briefly describe these decisions.

Lawrence and Lorsch identify subenvironments as _________.

The organizational plane of an organization refers to a hierarchy of authority from the lowest-level manager to the highest-level manager.

Organization structure is an abstract concept.

Rob works in an organization that promotes broad job ranges and depth to increase organizational flexibility and the utilization of human capital.Which of the following organizational design models best fits this brief description?

Different organization designs can and often do exist within a single large organization.

The ___________ form of organization allows personnel to develop total expertise in researching,manufacturing,and distributing a product line.

Do Fayol's principles support the matrix form of organization?

Service firms whose customers demand a diverse array of services and are predisposed to participating in the service delivery,such as medical care,legal advice,and higher education,are better able to integrate the activities of highly differentiated activities through ___________ organizations.