Question 1

Unity of command refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a centralized organizational structure. 
B) the situation in which each employee reports to a single manager. 
C) a matrix organizational structure. 
D) a strong organizational vision from executive leadership. 
A) a centralized organizational structure. 
B) the situation in which each employee reports to a single manager. 
C) a matrix organizational structure. 
D) a strong organizational vision from executive leadership.

Question 2

Compliance refers to

Accepted Answer

A) going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm. 
B) the most negative reaction to a proposed change. 
C) defending the change and encouraging others to give their support to the change as well. 
D) being disturbed by changes without voicing those opinions. 
A) going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm. 
B) the most negative reaction to a proposed change. 
C) defending the change and encouraging others to give their support to the change as well. 
D) being disturbed by changes without voicing those opinions.

Question 3

A ___________organization is a type of boundaryless organization where all nonessential functions are outsourced.Toyota is one such organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ___________organization is a type of boundaryless...

Question 4

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

Accepted Answer

A workforce demographic that might impac

Question 5

What advice would you give someone regarding overcoming resistance to your proposals?

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A) Do not listen to naysayers. 
B) Involve only those who are absolutely necessary in the change. 
C) Understand the reasons for resistance. 
D) Use at least three influence tactics. 
A) Do not listen to naysayers. 
B) Involve only those who are absolutely necessary in the change. 
C) Understand the reasons for resistance. 
D) Use at least three influence tactics.

Question 6

Centralized organizations

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A) tend to have faster,more efficient decision making. 
B) attract more job candidates. 
C) put less pressure on higher level managers. 
D) can lead to large cost savings in purchasing operations. 
A) tend to have faster,more efficient decision making. 
B) attract more job candidates. 
C) put less pressure on higher level managers. 
D) can lead to large cost savings in purchasing operations.

Question 7

In which of the following firms is formalization likely to occur?

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A) small,local pizza shop 
B) advertising agency 
C) unionized manufacturing firm 
D) nonunion heavy construction firm 
A) small,local pizza shop 
B) advertising agency 
C) unionized manufacturing firm 
D) nonunion heavy construction firm

Question 8

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In what type of firms does centralization seem to work best?

Accepted Answer

Centralization is the concentration of d

Question 11

Which of the following is a more ethical alternative to downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A) early retirement programs 
B) job sharing 
C) hiring freezes 
D) all of the above 
A) early retirement programs 
B) job sharing 
C) hiring freezes 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Georgio just returned from a meeting where his boss informed everyone of the new procedures to use in requesting reimbursement for travel.Georgio says,"I just figured out how to fill the other one out and now they are changing things.Oh,well,what are you going to do?" This is what kind of a reaction to change?

Accepted Answer

A) enthusiastic support 
B) active resistance 
C) compliance 
D) passive resistance 
A) enthusiastic support 
B) active resistance 
C) compliance 
D) passive resistance

Question 13

Employees feel that decentralized organizations provide greater levels of procedural fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

Accepted Answer

If the organizational structure is too r

Question 15

___________ ___________ refers to how individual work and team work are coordinated within an organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 16

The system where proposals at lower levels are signed and passed along to higher level management in an effort to build consensus is the

Accepted Answer

A) boundaryless organization. 
B) modular organization. 
C) ringi system. 
D) strategic alliance. 
A) boundaryless organization. 
B) modular organization. 
C) ringi system. 
D) strategic alliance.

Question 17

The number of employees reporting to a single manager is the ________ ____ ________.

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The answer of The number of employees reporting to a...

Question 18

Going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm is ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Going along with proposed changes with little...

Question 19

The first stage of Lewin's process of change model is ___________,which ensures that employees are ready for change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first stage of Lewin's process of...

Question 20

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is ___________ ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most negative reaction to a proposed...

Unity of command refers to

Compliance refers to

A ___________organization is a type of boundaryless organization where all nonessential functions are outsourced.Toyota is one such organization.

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

What advice would you give someone regarding overcoming resistance to your proposals?

Centralized organizations

In which of the following firms is formalization likely to occur?

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

In what type of firms does centralization seem to work best?

Which of the following is a more ethical alternative to downsizing?

Employees feel that decentralized organizations provide greater levels of procedural fairness.

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

_ _ refers to how individual work and team work are coordinated within an organization.

The system where proposals at lower levels are signed and passed along to higher level management in an effort to build consensus is the

The number of employees reporting to a single manager is the .

Going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm is ___________.

The first stage of Lewin's process of change model is ___________,which ensures that employees are ready for change.

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is _ _.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Change

Unity of command refers to

Compliance refers to

A ___________organization is a type of boundaryless organization where all nonessential functions are outsourced.Toyota is one such organization.

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

What advice would you give someone regarding overcoming resistance to your proposals?

Centralized organizations

In which of the following firms is formalization likely to occur?

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

In what type of firms does centralization seem to work best?

Which of the following is a more ethical alternative to downsizing?

Employees feel that decentralized organizations provide greater levels of procedural fairness.

What impact does organizational structure have on ethics?

___________ ___________ refers to how individual work and team work are coordinated within an organization.

The system where proposals at lower levels are signed and passed along to higher level management in an effort to build consensus is the

The number of employees reporting to a single manager is the ________ ____ ________.

Going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm is ___________.

The first stage of Lewin's process of change model is ___________,which ensures that employees are ready for change.

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is ___________ ___________.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters

_ _ refers to how individual work and team work are coordinated within an organization.

The number of employees reporting to a single manager is the .

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is _ _.