Question 1

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of strong leadership can lead to coordination problems. 
B)  Democratic process can be time-consuming and difficult to manage. 
C)  Additional integration issues result in a slower response to market changes. 
D)  If trust among employees is not sufficiently high, organizational performance may suffer. 
A)  Lack of strong leadership can lead to coordination problems. 
B)  Democratic process can be time-consuming and difficult to manage. 
C)  Additional integration issues result in a slower response to market changes. 
D)  If trust among employees is not sufficiently high, organizational performance may suffer.

Question 2

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

Accepted Answer

A)  is high volume production. 
B)  are unrelated product lines or service offerings. 
C)  is very little vertical integration. 
D)  there exists a strong need to decentralize decision making. 
A)  is high volume production. 
B)  are unrelated product lines or service offerings. 
C)  is very little vertical integration. 
D)  there exists a strong need to decentralize decision making.

Question 3

An organization such as ConAgra that has dozens of different divisions with similar products will probably have the greatest success with which form of organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  strategic business unit structure 
D)  holding company structure 
A)  functional structure 
B)  matrix structure 
C)  strategic business unit structure 
D)  holding company structure

Question 4

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  divisional 
B)  functional 
C)  product-market 
D)  geographic 
A)  divisional 
B)  functional 
C)  product-market 
D)  geographic

Question 5

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the challenges of an ambidexterity in a firm is that it must ensure that it remains proactive in expanding or modifying its product-market scope to anticipate and satisfy market conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tools and techniques used to achieve effective coordination and integration of key activities in an organization include all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal organization structures. 
B)  common culture and shared values. 
C)  horizontal diversification. 
D)  communications and information technologies. 
A)  horizontal organization structures. 
B)  common culture and shared values. 
C)  horizontal diversification. 
D)  communications and information technologies.

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralized decision-making enhances an organization-wide perspective across functions. 
B)  It facilitates the development of general management talent. 
C)  Pooling of specialists enhances coordination and control. 
D)  It is easy to establish uniform performance standards. 
A)  Decentralized decision-making enhances an organization-wide perspective across functions. 
B)  It facilitates the development of general management talent. 
C)  Pooling of specialists enhances coordination and control. 
D)  It is easy to establish uniform performance standards.

Question 9

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

Accepted Answer

A barrier-free organization is an organi

Question 11

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was that the reward systems emphasized traditional unit goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10,Boeing lost a lot of control and,therefore,incurred high operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner because it ________ design and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A)  on-shored 
B)  internalized 
C)  outsourced 
D)  internationalized 
A)  on-shored 
B)  internalized 
C)  outsourced 
D)  internationalized

Question 13

According to the study by O'Reilly and Tushman,effective ambidextrous structures had all the following attributes except

Accepted Answer

A)  a clear and compelling vision. 
B)  managerial efforts were highly focused on revenue enhancement. 
C)  cross-fertilization among business units. 
D)  established units were shielded from the distractions of launching new businesses. 
A)  a clear and compelling vision. 
B)  managerial efforts were highly focused on revenue enhancement. 
C)  cross-fertilization among business units. 
D)  established units were shielded from the distractions of launching new businesses.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be very expensive compared to a functional organizational structure. 
B)  There is a strong tendency for divisions to focus on short-term performance. 
C)  There can be dysfunctional competition among divisions. 
D)  There is separation of strategic and operating control. 
A)  It can be very expensive compared to a functional organizational structure. 
B)  There is a strong tendency for divisions to focus on short-term performance. 
C)  There can be dysfunctional competition among divisions. 
D)  There is separation of strategic and operating control.

Question 15

A virtual organization may be most appropriate for firms

Accepted Answer

A)  whose strategies require merging technologies. 
B)  whose product life cycles are just beginning. 
C)  who have no need to get to market quickly with new offers. 
D)  who have no need to meet competitive pressures. 
A)  whose strategies require merging technologies. 
B)  whose product life cycles are just beginning. 
C)  who have no need to get to market quickly with new offers. 
D)  who have no need to meet competitive pressures.

Question 16

The O'Reilly and Tushman study on ambidextrous organizational designs found that there was little support for the argument that organizational structure,management practices employed and performance of both the breakthrough initiative and the traditional business are related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A simple structure is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  high specialization and low centralization. 
B)  low specialization and high centralization. 
C)  low formality and low creativity. 
D)  high formality and low centralization. 
A)  high specialization and low centralization. 
B)  low specialization and high centralization. 
C)  low formality and low creativity. 
D)  high formality and low centralization.

Question 18

Strategic business unit (SBU)structures are best suited for corporations pursuing ________,whereas holding company structures are best suited for companies with ________ strategies.

Accepted Answer

A)  product-market diversification; international 
B)  international diversification; product-market 
C)  related diversification; unrelated diversification 
D)  unrelated diversification; related diversification 
A)  product-market diversification; international 
B)  international diversification; product-market 
C)  related diversification; unrelated diversification 
D)  unrelated diversification; related diversification

Question 19

Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent of international expansion 
B)  the type of strategy (global, multidomestic, or transnational) 
C)  the degree of product diversity 
D)  the degree of market diversity 
A)  the extent of international expansion 
B)  the type of strategy (global, multidomestic, or transnational) 
C)  the degree of product diversity 
D)  the degree of market diversity

Question 20

What is organizational structure and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Organizational structure refers to the f

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

An organization such as ConAgra that has dozens of different divisions with similar products will probably have the greatest success with which form of organization structure?

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ________ structure.

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

One of the challenges of an ambidexterity in a firm is that it must ensure that it remains proactive in expanding or modifying its product-market scope to anticipate and satisfy market conditions.

Tools and techniques used to achieve effective coordination and integration of key activities in an organization include all the following except

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was that the reward systems emphasized traditional unit goals.

As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10,Boeing lost a lot of control and,therefore,incurred high operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner because it ________ design and manufacturing.

According to the study by O'Reilly and Tushman,effective ambidextrous structures had all the following attributes except

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

A virtual organization may be most appropriate for firms

The O'Reilly and Tushman study on ambidextrous organizational designs found that there was little support for the argument that organizational structure,management practices employed and performance of both the breakthrough initiative and the traditional business are related.

A simple structure is characterized by

Strategic business unit (SBU)structures are best suited for corporations pursuing ,whereas holding company structures are best suited for companies with strategies.

Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?

What is organizational structure and why is it important?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

An organization such as ConAgra that has dozens of different divisions with similar products will probably have the greatest success with which form of organization structure?

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ________ structure.

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

One of the challenges of an ambidexterity in a firm is that it must ensure that it remains proactive in expanding or modifying its product-market scope to anticipate and satisfy market conditions.

Tools and techniques used to achieve effective coordination and integration of key activities in an organization include all the following except

Which of the following is an advantage of a functional type of organizational structure?

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was that the reward systems emphasized traditional unit goals.

As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10,Boeing lost a lot of control and,therefore,incurred high operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner because it ________ design and manufacturing.

According to the study by O'Reilly and Tushman,effective ambidextrous structures had all the following attributes except

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

A virtual organization may be most appropriate for firms

The O'Reilly and Tushman study on ambidextrous organizational designs found that there was little support for the argument that organizational structure,management practices employed and performance of both the breakthrough initiative and the traditional business are related.

A simple structure is characterized by

Strategic business unit (SBU)structures are best suited for corporations pursuing ________,whereas holding company structures are best suited for companies with ________ strategies.

Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?

What is organizational structure and why is it important?

Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages

Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages

Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm

Recognizing a Firm's Intellectual Assets: Moving Beyond a Firm's Tangible Resources

Business-level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages

Corporate-level Strategy: Creating Value Through Diversification

International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets

Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics

Strategic Control and Corporate Governance

Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization

Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship

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Strategic business unit (SBU)structures are best suited for corporations pursuing ,whereas holding company structures are best suited for companies with strategies.