Question 1

Multidivisional structure is effective in coordinating diverse ________ activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee 
B)  product 
C)  geographic 
D)  economic 
A)  employee 
B)  product 
C)  geographic 
D)  economic

Question 2

The ________ configuration has a structure that is based on the centralization of assets, resources, and responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  multinational 
B)  international 
C)  transnational 
D)  global 
A)  multinational 
B)  international 
C)  transnational 
D)  global

Question 3

All of the following are possible international-strategy configurations except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multinational 
B)  global 
C)  jurisdictional 
D)  transnational 
A)  multinational 
B)  global 
C)  jurisdictional 
D)  transnational

Question 4

Before successfully launching new products, managers must ensure that all except which of the following have been accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proper implementation levers are in place. 
B)  All the right stakeholders have been included in the strategy formulation process. 
C)  Customer orders have been taken. 
D)  Appropriate strategic-leadership actions have been taken. 
A)  The proper implementation levers are in place. 
B)  All the right stakeholders have been included in the strategy formulation process. 
C)  Customer orders have been taken. 
D)  Appropriate strategic-leadership actions have been taken.

Question 5

Strategy implementation often fails because of managers' inability to assess potential implementation obstacles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are possible implementation levers except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational structure 
B)  resource-allocation decisions 
C)  systems and processes 
D)  people and rewards 
A)  organizational structure 
B)  resource-allocation decisions 
C)  systems and processes 
D)  people and rewards

Question 7

What is the network structure?

Accepted Answer

The network structure consists of small,

Question 8

As firms become more complex, the functional structure becomes even more appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly explain the concepts of partnerships and franchises.

Accepted Answer

Two additional forms of organization str

Question 10

Being on a well functioning, self-directed work team leads to greater accountability, personal growth, and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  a larger work force 
C)  need for more managers 
D)  stress 
A)  responsibility 
B)  a larger work force 
C)  need for more managers 
D)  stress

Question 11

The balanced scorecard encourages managers to rely solely on short-term financial and outcome measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lean manufacturing process improvement reduces road blocks to quickly adding value by enhancing all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  set-up time reduction 
B)  standardized work 
C)  quality at the source 
D)  labor relations 
A)  set-up time reduction 
B)  standardized work 
C)  quality at the source 
D)  labor relations

Question 13

The most successful firms often adjust strategies and execution according to feedback from the implementation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The more ________ a firm, the more its structure should be designed to emphasize control.

Accepted Answer

A)  focused 
B)  diversified 
C)  simple 
D)  concentrated 
A)  focused 
B)  diversified 
C)  simple 
D)  concentrated

Question 15

A(n) ________ is a form in which innovation efforts are completely integrated into an existing organization structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  ambidextrous form 
B)  matrix-style form 
C)  cross-functional form 
D)  functional form 
A)  ambidextrous form 
B)  matrix-style form 
C)  cross-functional form 
D)  functional form

Question 16

Usually, strategy formulation problems are the source of performance problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Outcome controls reward individuals based on whether a measurable goal has been achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Organizational charts are static representations of their structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Anything that enables an executive to get leverage to execute change can be considered an implementation lever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Multidivisional structure is effective in coordinating diverse ________ activities.

The ________ configuration has a structure that is based on the centralization of assets, resources, and responsibilities.

All of the following are possible international-strategy configurations except ________.

Before successfully launching new products, managers must ensure that all except which of the following have been accomplished?

Strategy implementation often fails because of managers' inability to assess potential implementation obstacles.

All of the following are possible implementation levers except ________.

What is the network structure?

As firms become more complex, the functional structure becomes even more appropriate.

Briefly explain the concepts of partnerships and franchises.

Being on a well functioning, self-directed work team leads to greater accountability, personal growth, and ________.

The balanced scorecard encourages managers to rely solely on short-term financial and outcome measures.

Lean manufacturing process improvement reduces road blocks to quickly adding value by enhancing all of the following except ________.

The most successful firms often adjust strategies and execution according to feedback from the implementation process.

The more ________ a firm, the more its structure should be designed to emphasize control.

A(n) ________ is a form in which innovation efforts are completely integrated into an existing organization structure.

Usually, strategy formulation problems are the source of performance problems.

Outcome controls reward individuals based on whether a measurable goal has been achieved.

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

Organizational charts are static representations of their structure.

Anything that enables an executive to get leverage to execute change can be considered an implementation lever.

Introducing Strategic Management

Leading Strategically Through Effective Vision and Mission

Examining the Internal Environment: Resources

Exploring the External Environment: Macro Industry and Dynamics

Creating Business Strategies

Crafting Business Strategy of Dynamic Contexts

Developing Corporate Strategy

Looking at International Strategies

Understanding Alliances and Cooperative Strategies

Studying Merges and Acquisitions

Considering New Ventures and Corporate Renewal

Corporate Governance in the Twenty-First Century

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Exam 11: Organizational Structure, Systems, and Processes

Multidivisional structure is effective in coordinating diverse ________ activities.

The ________ configuration has a structure that is based on the centralization of assets, resources, and responsibilities.

All of the following are possible international-strategy configurations except ________.

Before successfully launching new products, managers must ensure that all except which of the following have been accomplished?

Strategy implementation often fails because of managers' inability to assess potential implementation obstacles.

All of the following are possible implementation levers except ________.

What is the network structure?

As firms become more complex, the functional structure becomes even more appropriate.

Briefly explain the concepts of partnerships and franchises.

Being on a well functioning, self-directed work team leads to greater accountability, personal growth, and ________.

The balanced scorecard encourages managers to rely solely on short-term financial and outcome measures.

Lean manufacturing process improvement reduces road blocks to quickly adding value by enhancing all of the following except ________.

The most successful firms often adjust strategies and execution according to feedback from the implementation process.

The more ________ a firm, the more its structure should be designed to emphasize control.

A(n) ________ is a form in which innovation efforts are completely integrated into an existing organization structure.

Usually, strategy formulation problems are the source of performance problems.

Outcome controls reward individuals based on whether a measurable goal has been achieved.

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

Organizational charts are static representations of their structure.

Anything that enables an executive to get leverage to execute change can be considered an implementation lever.

Introducing Strategic Management

Leading Strategically Through Effective Vision and Mission

Examining the Internal Environment: Resources

Exploring the External Environment: Macro Industry and Dynamics

Creating Business Strategies

Crafting Business Strategy of Dynamic Contexts

Developing Corporate Strategy

Looking at International Strategies

Understanding Alliances and Cooperative Strategies

Studying Merges and Acquisitions

Considering New Ventures and Corporate Renewal

Corporate Governance in the Twenty-First Century

Filters