Question 1

Span of control is also referred to as span of

Accepted Answer

A) delegation. 
B) management. 
C) decentralization. 
D) hierarchy. 
E) centralization. 
A) delegation. 
B) management. 
C) decentralization. 
D) hierarchy. 
E) centralization.

Question 2

An advantage of job specialization is that replacing someone who had a highly specialized job is relatively inexpensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Gore Associates has not titles,and no bosses.Workers have sponsors for advice and consultation.This violates the principle of

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command. 
B) unity of command. 
C) the scalar principle. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these. 
A) chain of command. 
B) unity of command. 
C) the scalar principle. 
D) all of these. 
E) none of these.

Question 4

In schools math,English,science and social studies departments operate separately.Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school.What level of interdependence does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A) Pooled 
B) Complex 
C) Reciprocal 
D) Sequential 
E) Multiple 
A) Pooled 
B) Complex 
C) Reciprocal 
D) Sequential 
E) Multiple

Question 5

A ____ organization works to facilitate the lifelong learning and personal development of all of its employees while continually transforming itself to respond to changing demands and needs.

Accepted Answer

A) virtual 
B) team 
C) hybrid 
D) learning 
E) matrix 
A) virtual 
B) team 
C) hybrid 
D) learning 
E) matrix

Question 6

According to Burns and Stalker,an organic organization was most often found in unstable environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tony Hayward,former BP CEO,said "The Gulf of Mexico explosion was a terrible tragedy....I will always feel a deep responsibility,regardless of where blame is ultimately found to lie," this indicates that he believes he will not ultimately be blamed.The ___________________________________ suggests that top management is ultimately responsible for decision making.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tony Hayward,former BP CEO,said "The Gulf of...

Question 8

In learning organizations people float from project to project as necessitated by their skills and the demands of the projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During episodes of Extreme Makeover,Home Edition,designers talk with builders about each family's needs,the builders and designers create the house,and together they furnish it for the family.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) pooled interdependence. 
B) reciprocal interdependence. 
C) job rotation. 
D) sequential interdependence. 
E) job enlargement. 
A) pooled interdependence. 
B) reciprocal interdependence. 
C) job rotation. 
D) sequential interdependence. 
E) job enlargement.

Question 10

Which of the following alternatives to specialization gives individual workers more to do and keeps each worker on the same job all the time without giving more authority over,and responsibility for,the work?

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) Job rotation 
C) Job enrichment 
D) Work teams 
E) Vertical job loading 
A) Job enlargement 
B) Job rotation 
C) Job enrichment 
D) Work teams 
E) Vertical job loading

Question 11

If Dominique works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,her supervisor is using the alternative to specialization known as ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Dominique works as a welder today,a...

Question 12

In theory,delegation from a manager to a subordinate consists of three steps,which are

Accepted Answer

A) assigning responsibility,granting authority,and creating accountability. 
B) assigning responsibility,creating a position,and creating accountability. 
C) creating a position,overcoming resistance,and promoting acceptance. 
D) creating accountability,promoting acceptance,and requiring performance. 
E) creating accountability,assigning responsibility,and requiring performance. 
A) assigning responsibility,granting authority,and creating accountability. 
B) assigning responsibility,creating a position,and creating accountability. 
C) creating a position,overcoming resistance,and promoting acceptance. 
D) creating accountability,promoting acceptance,and requiring performance. 
E) creating accountability,assigning responsibility,and requiring performance.

Question 13

Exxon has an employee safety record that beats the industry average.Safety is emphasized at every turn through ____________________ with other departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exxon has an employee safety record that...

Question 14

___________________________________ are an alternative to job specialization that allows an entire group to design the work system it will use to perform an interrelated set of tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________________________ are an alternative to job specialization...

Question 15

A(n)____________________ is effective when a large number of people must be treated equally and fairly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is effective when a large number...

Question 16

A manuscript is written by the author,edited,and sent to printers.This represents ____________________ interdependence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manuscript is written by the author,edited,and...

Question 17

A task force may be created when the need for coordination is acute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

Accepted Answer

A) the interdependence of work units and groups. 
B) the need to foster more delegation. 
C) to keep the organization as tall as possible. 
D) to keep the organization as flat as possible. 
E) to break the organization's overall task into its component parts. 
A) the interdependence of work units and groups. 
B) the need to foster more delegation. 
C) to keep the organization as tall as possible. 
D) to keep the organization as flat as possible. 
E) to break the organization's overall task into its component parts.

Question 19

What are the four basic forms or organization design? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

Accepted Answer

The four basic forms of organization des

Question 20

According to Burns and Stalker,a(n)____ organization is typically found in ____ and ____ environments.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanistic; unstable; unpredictable 
B) organic; stable; predictable 
C) mechanistic; stable; unpredictable 
D) mechanistic; unstable; predictable 
E) organic; unstable; unpredictable 
A) mechanistic; unstable; unpredictable 
B) organic; stable; predictable 
C) mechanistic; stable; unpredictable 
D) mechanistic; unstable; predictable 
E) organic; unstable; unpredictable

Span of control is also referred to as span of

An advantage of job specialization is that replacing someone who had a highly specialized job is relatively inexpensive.

Gore Associates has not titles,and no bosses.Workers have sponsors for advice and consultation.This violates the principle of

In schools math,English,science and social studies departments operate separately.Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school.What level of interdependence does this represent?

A ____ organization works to facilitate the lifelong learning and personal development of all of its employees while continually transforming itself to respond to changing demands and needs.

According to Burns and Stalker,an organic organization was most often found in unstable environments.

In learning organizations people float from project to project as necessitated by their skills and the demands of the projects.

During episodes of Extreme Makeover,Home Edition,designers talk with builders about each family's needs,the builders and designers create the house,and together they furnish it for the family.This is an example of

Which of the following alternatives to specialization gives individual workers more to do and keeps each worker on the same job all the time without giving more authority over,and responsibility for,the work?

If Dominique works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,her supervisor is using the alternative to specialization known as ___________________________________.

In theory,delegation from a manager to a subordinate consists of three steps,which are

Exxon has an employee safety record that beats the industry average.Safety is emphasized at every turn through ____________________ with other departments.

___________________________________ are an alternative to job specialization that allows an entire group to design the work system it will use to perform an interrelated set of tasks.

A(n)____________________ is effective when a large number of people must be treated equally and fairly.

A manuscript is written by the author,edited,and sent to printers.This represents ____________________ interdependence.

A task force may be created when the need for coordination is acute.

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

What are the four basic forms or organization design? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

According to Burns and Stalker,a(n) organization is typically found in and environments.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 6: Organization Structure and Design

Span of control is also referred to as span of

An advantage of job specialization is that replacing someone who had a highly specialized job is relatively inexpensive.

Gore Associates has not titles,and no bosses.Workers have sponsors for advice and consultation.This violates the principle of

In schools math,English,science and social studies departments operate separately.Student test scores in each area are gathered to evaluate the effectiveness of the school.What level of interdependence does this represent?

A ____ organization works to facilitate the lifelong learning and personal development of all of its employees while continually transforming itself to respond to changing demands and needs.

According to Burns and Stalker,an organic organization was most often found in unstable environments.

In learning organizations people float from project to project as necessitated by their skills and the demands of the projects.

During episodes of Extreme Makeover,Home Edition,designers talk with builders about each family's needs,the builders and designers create the house,and together they furnish it for the family.This is an example of

Which of the following alternatives to specialization gives individual workers more to do and keeps each worker on the same job all the time without giving more authority over,and responsibility for,the work?

If Dominique works as a welder today,a drill press operator tomorrow,a lathe operator on the third day,and is back to welding again on the fourth day,her supervisor is using the alternative to specialization known as ___________________________________.

In theory,delegation from a manager to a subordinate consists of three steps,which are

Exxon has an employee safety record that beats the industry average.Safety is emphasized at every turn through ____________________ with other departments.

___________________________________ are an alternative to job specialization that allows an entire group to design the work system it will use to perform an interrelated set of tasks.

A(n)____________________ is effective when a large number of people must be treated equally and fairly.

A manuscript is written by the author,edited,and sent to printers.This represents ____________________ interdependence.

A task force may be created when the need for coordination is acute.

The primary reason for coordination in organizations is

What are the four basic forms or organization design? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

According to Burns and Stalker,a(n)____ organization is typically found in ____ and ____ environments.

Understanding the Managers Job

The Environment of Organizations and Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Managing Decision Making

Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management

Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Leadership and Influence Processes

Communication in Organizations

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

Filters

According to Burns and Stalker,a(n) organization is typically found in and environments.