Question 1

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

Accepted Answer

modular or

Question 2

Structures control employee behavior using written rules,so that employees have little _____________ to decide on a case-by-case basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Structures control employee behavior using written rules,so...

Question 3

In a ______________ company decisions can be made more quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a ______________ company decisions can be...

Question 4

According to Lewin,executing change without prior preparation is likely to lead to failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational structures differ in terms of _______________,which is broadly categorized as either functional or divisional.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational structures differ in terms of _______________,which...

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?:

Accepted Answer

A) Jobs are based on differences in functions 
B) Departments include manufacturing,finance,accounting,human resources and information technology 
C) Each person is trained to do several job functions. 
D) Each person handles specific transactions 
A) Jobs are based on differences in functions 
B) Departments include manufacturing,finance,accounting,human resources and information technology 
C) Each person is trained to do several job functions. 
D) Each person handles specific transactions

Question 7

Explain how the manufacturer Caterpillar suffered the consequences of decentralized decision making.

Accepted Answer

At the time,all pricing decisions were m

Question 8

In a matrix structure,product managers have control and say over product related matters,while department managers have authority over matters related to company policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How did Lou Gerstner,the former CEO of IBM,execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s?

Accepted Answer

Gerstner achieved cooperation

Question 10

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

Structures control employee behavior using written rules,so that employees have little _____________ to decide on a case-by-case basis.

In a ______________ company decisions can be made more quickly.

According to Lewin,executing change without prior preparation is likely to lead to failure.

Organizational structures differ in terms of _______________,which is broadly categorized as either functional or divisional.

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?:

Explain how the manufacturer Caterpillar suffered the consequences of decentralized decision making.

In a matrix structure,product managers have control and say over product related matters,while department managers have authority over matters related to company policy.

How did Lou Gerstner,the former CEO of IBM,execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s?

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

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Exam 7: Organizational Structure and Change

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

Structures control employee behavior using written rules,so that employees have little _____________ to decide on a case-by-case basis.

In a ______________ company decisions can be made more quickly.

According to Lewin,executing change without prior preparation is likely to lead to failure.

Organizational structures differ in terms of _______________,which is broadly categorized as either functional or divisional.

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?:

Explain how the manufacturer Caterpillar suffered the consequences of decentralized decision making.

In a matrix structure,product managers have control and say over product related matters,while department managers have authority over matters related to company policy.

How did Lou Gerstner,the former CEO of IBM,execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s?

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters