Question 1

Standardized products using an assembly line with a heavy reliance on automated machines is

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production technology. 
B)  continuous process technology. 
C)  small-batch technology. 
D)  digital technology. 
A)  mass production technology. 
B)  continuous process technology. 
C)  small-batch technology. 
D)  digital technology. A

Question 2

Who are line and staff managers? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

There are two distinct types of authority: line and staff authority.Line authority entitles a manager to directly control the work of subordinates by hiring, discharging, evaluating, and rewarding them.Line managers hold positions that contribute directly to the strategic goals of the organization.The line managers of a manufacturing firm include production managers and sales managers who contribute directly to the bottom line.
Staff authority includes giving advice, making recommendations and offering counsel to line managers and other members of the organization.Staff managers help line managers achieve bottom-line results, but they contribute only indirectly to outcomes.The accounting, legal, and human resource management staffs of a manufacturing firm provide specialized advice on cost control, federal regulations, and staffing requirements to line managers.
In an accounting firm, the accountants have line authority since their work directly contributes to the bottom line, whereas accountants in a manufacturing firm are used in an advisory capacity and have staff authority.

Question 3

A(n)________ manager coordinates work on scientific, aerospace, or construction project.

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating 
B)  project 
C)  product 
D)  brand 
A)  integrating 
B)  project 
C)  product 
D)  brand B

Question 4

When managers must work with managers of other units or with customers outside of their organization, they have been given ________ without equal levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  authority; responsibility 
B)  accountability; responsibility 
C)  responsibility; authority 
D)  responsibility; accountability 
A)  authority; responsibility 
B)  accountability; responsibility 
C)  responsibility; authority 
D)  responsibility; accountability

Question 5

Duplication of resources by two or more departments is a disadvantage of which approach to departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Matrix 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Functional 
B)  Divisional 
C)  Matrix 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning organization design?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms that indicate a malfunction

Question 7

Production managers and sales managers who contribute directly to the bottom line of a manufacturing firm are considered

Accepted Answer

A)  staff manager. 
B)  staff authority 
C)  line managers. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  staff manager. 
B)  staff authority 
C)  line managers. 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

What are the three basic approaches to departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

The three basic appr

Question 9

Small spans of control are usually associated with a tall vertical organization structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the basic approaches to departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Matrix 
A)  Functional 
B)  Span of control 
C)  Divisional 
D)  Matrix

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true concerning authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority is given to the position and not the person. 
B)  Authority originates at the top of the organization based on the property rights of the owners and flows down the vertical organizational hierarchy from top to middle to operative employees. 
C)  Positions at the top of the hierarchy have more authority than positions at lower levels. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Authority is given to the position and not the person. 
B)  Authority originates at the top of the organization based on the property rights of the owners and flows down the vertical organizational hierarchy from top to middle to operative employees. 
C)  Positions at the top of the hierarchy have more authority than positions at lower levels. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Which organization design is most effective in turbulent and uncertain environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic 
A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic

Question 13

A fast food company with operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe might use which approach to departmentalization to allow the menus of each country to focus on regional customer preferences and tastes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional approach 
B)  Geographic-based divisions 
C)  Customer-based divisions 
D)  Matrix 
A)  Functional approach 
B)  Geographic-based divisions 
C)  Customer-based divisions 
D)  Matrix

Question 14

Some organizations, such as McDonald's, have a hybrid design in which mechanistic and organic designs are used in different parts of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In an accounting firm, the accountants have staff authority whereas accountants in a manufacturing firm have line authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the basic organization designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic 
A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic

Question 17

Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures may all trigger changes in the structure and design of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jack Welch was one of the first executives to use which organization design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic 
A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Matrix 
C)  Boundaryless 
D)  Organic

Question 19

What are some of the coordination mechanisms used in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Coordination mechanisms includ

Question 20

Accountability

Accepted Answer

A)  means that a manager or other employees with authority and responsibility must be able to justify results to a manager at a higher level in the organizational hierarchy. 
B)  can be reflected in periodic performance appraisals. 
C)  is retained by the manager even if the responsibilities are delegated to subordinates. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  means that a manager or other employees with authority and responsibility must be able to justify results to a manager at a higher level in the organizational hierarchy. 
B)  can be reflected in periodic performance appraisals. 
C)  is retained by the manager even if the responsibilities are delegated to subordinates. 
D)  all of the above

Standardized products using an assembly line with a heavy reliance on automated machines is

Who are line and staff managers? Give an example of each.

A(n)________ manager coordinates work on scientific, aerospace, or construction project.

When managers must work with managers of other units or with customers outside of their organization, they have been given without equal levels of .

Duplication of resources by two or more departments is a disadvantage of which approach to departmentalization?

What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning organization design?

Production managers and sales managers who contribute directly to the bottom line of a manufacturing firm are considered

What are the three basic approaches to departmentalization?

Small spans of control are usually associated with a tall vertical organization structure.

Which of the following is not one of the basic approaches to departmentalization?

Which of the following statements is true concerning authority?

Which organization design is most effective in turbulent and uncertain environments?

A fast food company with operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe might use which approach to departmentalization to allow the menus of each country to focus on regional customer preferences and tastes?

Some organizations, such as McDonald's, have a hybrid design in which mechanistic and organic designs are used in different parts of the organization.

In an accounting firm, the accountants have staff authority whereas accountants in a manufacturing firm have line authority.

Which of the following is not one of the basic organization designs?

Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures may all trigger changes in the structure and design of an organization.

Jack Welch was one of the first executives to use which organization design?

What are some of the coordination mechanisms used in organizations?

Accountability

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

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Exam 9: Managing the Structure and Design of Organizations

Standardized products using an assembly line with a heavy reliance on automated machines is

Who are line and staff managers? Give an example of each.

A(n)________ manager coordinates work on scientific, aerospace, or construction project.

When managers must work with managers of other units or with customers outside of their organization, they have been given ________ without equal levels of ________.

Duplication of resources by two or more departments is a disadvantage of which approach to departmentalization?

What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning organization design?

Production managers and sales managers who contribute directly to the bottom line of a manufacturing firm are considered

What are the three basic approaches to departmentalization?

Small spans of control are usually associated with a tall vertical organization structure.

Which of the following is not one of the basic approaches to departmentalization?

Which of the following statements is true concerning authority?

Which organization design is most effective in turbulent and uncertain environments?

A fast food company with operations in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe might use which approach to departmentalization to allow the menus of each country to focus on regional customer preferences and tastes?

Some organizations, such as McDonald's, have a hybrid design in which mechanistic and organic designs are used in different parts of the organization.

In an accounting firm, the accountants have staff authority whereas accountants in a manufacturing firm have line authority.

Which of the following is not one of the basic organization designs?

Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures may all trigger changes in the structure and design of an organization.

Jack Welch was one of the first executives to use which organization design?

What are some of the coordination mechanisms used in organizations?

Accountability

Management and Its Evolution

The Culture of Management

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Organizational Culture and Change

Managing the Planning Process

Decision Making

Strategic Management

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Managing Employee Diversity

Leadership in Management

Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Operation and Information System Management

Filters

When managers must work with managers of other units or with customers outside of their organization, they have been given without equal levels of .