Question 1

What is the matrix approach to departmentalization? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

A matrix approach superimposes a divisio

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true concerning centralization/decentralization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralized decision authority has become relatively common in organizations. 
B)  Centralization permits greater utilization of the talents and abilities of managers and teams of employees. 
C)  Centralization is often more effective in a rapidly changing environment where it is necessary to be responsive to changing customer needs and tastes. 
D)  By maintaining a highly centralized structure, the 3M Corporation has become one of the world's most innovative companies. 
A)  Decentralized decision authority has become relatively common in organizations. 
B)  Centralization permits greater utilization of the talents and abilities of managers and teams of employees. 
C)  Centralization is often more effective in a rapidly changing environment where it is necessary to be responsive to changing customer needs and tastes. 
D)  By maintaining a highly centralized structure, the 3M Corporation has become one of the world's most innovative companies.

Question 3

As a firm's strategy changes, organization structure and design must remain the same to implement the new strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Advice to managers who wish to be more effective in managing their work responsibilities might include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divide time equally between those tasks that are important and urgent. 
B)  Delegate lower priority tasks to subordinates. 
C)  Avoid using the informal organization to get work tasks done. 
D)  Keep your door open at all times to be sure you are always available to subordinates. 
A)  Divide time equally between those tasks that are important and urgent. 
B)  Delegate lower priority tasks to subordinates. 
C)  Avoid using the informal organization to get work tasks done. 
D)  Keep your door open at all times to be sure you are always available to subordinates.

Question 5

The divisional approach to departmentalization is sometimes called the

Accepted Answer

A)  functional approach. 
B)  product approach. 
C)  matrix approach. 
D)  parallel team. 
A)  functional approach. 
B)  product approach. 
C)  matrix approach. 
D)  parallel team.

Question 6

A management role used to facilitate communications between two or more departments is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  liaison role. 
B)  staff manager role. 
C)  line manager role. 
D)  brand manager role. 
A)  liaison role. 
B)  staff manager role. 
C)  line manager role. 
D)  brand manager role.

Question 7

Differentiate between the vertical and horizontal dimensions of organization structure.

Accepted Answer

The vertical dimension of organization s

Question 8

List the strategic factors that affect the choice of organization design.

Accepted Answer

The strategic factors that aff

Question 9

Organizing is reflected in

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization's division of labor that forms jobs and departments. 
B)  formal lines of authority. 
C)  the mechanisms used for coordinating diverse jobs and roles in the organization. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the organization's division of labor that forms jobs and departments. 
B)  formal lines of authority. 
C)  the mechanisms used for coordinating diverse jobs and roles in the organization. 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of the functional approach to departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Career paths foster professional identity with the business function. 
B)  They allow an organization to focus on customer needs. 
C)  They allow each division to satisfy customer tastes and preferences of different regions. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Career paths foster professional identity with the business function. 
B)  They allow an organization to focus on customer needs. 
C)  They allow each division to satisfy customer tastes and preferences of different regions. 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

Decision-making authority is pushed to lower levels in the organization with

Accepted Answer

A)  formalization. 
B)  centralization. 
C)  decentralization. 
D)  unity of command. 
A)  formalization. 
B)  centralization. 
C)  decentralization. 
D)  unity of command.

Question 12

The basis for dividing work into specific jobs and tasks and assigning those jobs into units such as departments is know as

Accepted Answer

A)  unity of command. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  the horizontal dimension. 
D)  the vertical dimension. 
A)  unity of command. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  the horizontal dimension. 
D)  the vertical dimension.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about the strategic factors impacting the choice of organization design?

Accepted Answer

A)  As organization size increases, work specialization decreases. 
B)  Large organizations need more coordinating mechanisms than small ones. 
C)  Centralized structures are used in turbulent environments. 
D)  Organizations that use digital technology tend to be structured on a centralized basis. 
A)  As organization size increases, work specialization decreases. 
B)  Large organizations need more coordinating mechanisms than small ones. 
C)  Centralized structures are used in turbulent environments. 
D)  Organizations that use digital technology tend to be structured on a centralized basis.

Question 14

Coordination mechanisms include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meetings 
B)  Task forces 
C)  The organization's culture 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Meetings 
B)  Task forces 
C)  The organization's culture 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Decentralized structures that delegate authority to lower-level employees are used in turbulent environments to enable decisions to be made by those who are closest to the customer or the source of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The matrix approach superimposes a divisional structure over a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The formal right of a manager to make decisions, give orders, and expect the orders to be carried out is

Accepted Answer

A)  authority. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  unity of command. 
A)  authority. 
B)  responsibility. 
C)  accountability. 
D)  unity of command.

Question 18

When Apple and AT&T partnered to bring the iPone to market, they used which organization design?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

________ spans of control result in ________ management levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Large; fewer 
B)  Small; fewer 
C)  Small; more skilled 
D)  Centralized; fewer 
A)  Large; fewer 
B)  Small; fewer 
C)  Small; more skilled 
D)  Centralized; fewer

Question 20

Describe a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A functional structure is a de

What is the matrix approach to departmentalization? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Which of the following statements is true concerning centralization/decentralization?

As a firm's strategy changes, organization structure and design must remain the same to implement the new strategy.

Advice to managers who wish to be more effective in managing their work responsibilities might include which of the following?

The divisional approach to departmentalization is sometimes called the

A management role used to facilitate communications between two or more departments is referred to as a

Differentiate between the vertical and horizontal dimensions of organization structure.

List the strategic factors that affect the choice of organization design.

Organizing is reflected in

Which of the following is an advantage of the functional approach to departmentalization?

Decision-making authority is pushed to lower levels in the organization with

The basis for dividing work into specific jobs and tasks and assigning those jobs into units such as departments is know as

Which of the following statements is true about the strategic factors impacting the choice of organization design?

Coordination mechanisms include which of the following?

Decentralized structures that delegate authority to lower-level employees are used in turbulent environments to enable decisions to be made by those who are closest to the customer or the source of change.

The matrix approach superimposes a divisional structure over a functional structure.

The formal right of a manager to make decisions, give orders, and expect the orders to be carried out is

When Apple and AT&T partnered to bring the iPone to market, they used which organization design?

spans of control result in management levels.

Describe a functional structure.

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

What is the matrix approach to departmentalization? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Which of the following statements is true concerning centralization/decentralization?

As a firm's strategy changes, organization structure and design must remain the same to implement the new strategy.

Advice to managers who wish to be more effective in managing their work responsibilities might include which of the following?

The divisional approach to departmentalization is sometimes called the

A management role used to facilitate communications between two or more departments is referred to as a

Differentiate between the vertical and horizontal dimensions of organization structure.

List the strategic factors that affect the choice of organization design.

Organizing is reflected in

Which of the following is an advantage of the functional approach to departmentalization?

Decision-making authority is pushed to lower levels in the organization with

The basis for dividing work into specific jobs and tasks and assigning those jobs into units such as departments is know as

Which of the following statements is true about the strategic factors impacting the choice of organization design?

Coordination mechanisms include which of the following?

Decentralized structures that delegate authority to lower-level employees are used in turbulent environments to enable decisions to be made by those who are closest to the customer or the source of change.

The matrix approach superimposes a divisional structure over a functional structure.

The formal right of a manager to make decisions, give orders, and expect the orders to be carried out is

When Apple and AT&T partnered to bring the iPone to market, they used which organization design?

________ spans of control result in ________ management levels.

Describe a functional structure.

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

spans of control result in management levels.