Question 1

Which of the following components is part of Toyota's TPS manufacturing system?

Accepted Answer

A) Kaizen,the idea of continuous improvement. 
B) Kanban,just-in-time production. 
C) AndonCord,employees can stop the operation if they see an issue. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Kaizen,the idea of continuous improvement. 
B) Kanban,just-in-time production. 
C) AndonCord,employees can stop the operation if they see an issue. 
D) All of the above.

Question 2

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A company organized into human resource,

Question 3

A form of boundaryless organization where two or more companies find an area of collaboration and combine their efforts to create a partnership that is beneficial to both parties is a ________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of boundaryless organization where two...

Question 4

Resistance to change is never a positive force for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In ________ ________ experimenting,learning new things and reflecting on new knowledge are the norms.

Accepted Answer

learning o

Question 6

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A firm with several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level has a __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A firm with several layers of management...

Question 8

In an organization,the union contract is very explicit as to employee work rules,the tasks each individual employee will perform,the pay each individual will receive,how each individual can move from one position to another and so on.This organization's structure is an example of a ____________ structure in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) centralized 
B) departmentalized 
C) hierarchical 
D) formalized 
A) centralized 
B) departmentalized 
C) hierarchical 
D) formalized

Question 9

What is a matrix organization?

Accepted Answer

A matrix organization is a cross between

Question 10

What is a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A learning organization is one

Question 11

Functional structures

Accepted Answer

A) are most effective when an organization has a large number of products. 
B) are most effective in dynamic environments. 
C) tend to facilitate the effective performance of employees with general mental abilities. 
D) are cost-effective structures for the human resource and information technology departments of most companies. 
A) are most effective when an organization has a large number of products. 
B) are most effective in dynamic environments. 
C) tend to facilitate the effective performance of employees with general mental abilities. 
D) are cost-effective structures for the human resource and information technology departments of most companies.

Question 12

What impact might technology have on an organization?

Accepted Answer

As technology rapidly changes,organizati

Question 13

Name two ways in which people react to change.

Accepted Answer

People react in four ways: active resist

Question 14

Flat structures

Accepted Answer

A) have narrow spans of control. 
B) provide lower levels of self-actualization than tall structures. 
C) provide opportunities for greater role clarity for employees. 
D) provide limited advancement opportunities. 
A) have narrow spans of control. 
B) provide lower levels of self-actualization than tall structures. 
C) provide opportunities for greater role clarity for employees. 
D) provide limited advancement opportunities.

Question 15

Convincing the opinion leaders in your organization of the need for organizational change is likely to be a more successful technique to ensure change than trying to get everyone on board at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Accepted Answer

The steps include: c

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) All change attempts have to overcome the resistance of people. 
B) Resistance to change is the first step in Lewin's model of change. 
C) When people react negatively to change,they are absent less often. 
D) When people react negatively to change,they experience negative emotions,but are no more likely to leave the firm than they would be in a firm that was not undergoing organizational change. 
A) All change attempts have to overcome the resistance of people. 
B) Resistance to change is the first step in Lewin's model of change. 
C) When people react negatively to change,they are absent less often. 
D) When people react negatively to change,they experience negative emotions,but are no more likely to leave the firm than they would be in a firm that was not undergoing organizational change.

Question 18

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where __________ __________ are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production...

Question 19

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Grace has been with her firm for a year and sees a number of procedures that she feels can be changed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.She has offered those suggestions during group meetings and even through written communication to her boss.No one seems to pay any attention to the suggestions she has offered.How can she get support for her suggested changes?

Accepted Answer

Grace might consider the following: List

Which of the following components is part of Toyota's TPS manufacturing system?

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

A form of boundaryless organization where two or more companies find an area of collaboration and combine their efforts to create a partnership that is beneficial to both parties is a _.

Resistance to change is never a positive force for an organization.

In experimenting,learning new things and reflecting on new knowledge are the norms.

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

A firm with several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level has a __________ structure.

What is a matrix organization?

What is a learning organization?

Functional structures

What impact might technology have on an organization?

Name two ways in which people react to change.

Flat structures

Convincing the opinion leaders in your organization of the need for organizational change is likely to be a more successful technique to ensure change than trying to get everyone on board at the same time.

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

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Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

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Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Change

Which of the following components is part of Toyota's TPS manufacturing system?

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

A form of boundaryless organization where two or more companies find an area of collaboration and combine their efforts to create a partnership that is beneficial to both parties is a ________ _________.

Resistance to change is never a positive force for an organization.

In ________ ________ experimenting,learning new things and reflecting on new knowledge are the norms.

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

A firm with several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level has a __________ structure.

What is a matrix organization?

What is a learning organization?

Functional structures

What impact might technology have on an organization?

Name two ways in which people react to change.

Flat structures

Convincing the opinion leaders in your organization of the need for organizational change is likely to be a more successful technique to ensure change than trying to get everyone on board at the same time.

What are two key steps to take to ensure change is appropriately executed?

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where __________ __________ are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

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

A form of boundaryless organization where two or more companies find an area of collaboration and combine their efforts to create a partnership that is beneficial to both parties is a _.

In experimenting,learning new things and reflecting on new knowledge are the norms.

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.