Question 1

Industries in which the partnership form of structure is common include all except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal offices 
B)  private schools 
C)  advertising agencies 
D)  real estate companies 
A)  legal offices 
B)  private schools 
C)  advertising agencies 
D)  real estate companies

Question 2

What causes the knowing-doing gap?

Accepted Answer

One explanation of the knowing-doing gap

Question 3

Firms that pursue radical innovation through autonomous units bound to the organizational hierarchy through senior management have high success rates for launching new products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ________ of an organization is the framework that management has devised to divide tasks, deploy resources, and coordinate departments.

Accepted Answer

A)  lever 
B)  system 
C)  strategy 
D)  structure 
A)  lever 
B)  system 
C)  strategy 
D)  structure

Question 5

A shortsighted focus on factors such as return on equity may cause managers to divert their attention from other key stakeholders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The structure that most enables a firm to grow rapidly is the ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidivisional 
B)  network 
C)  partnership 
D)  franchise 
A)  multidivisional 
B)  network 
C)  partnership 
D)  franchise

Question 7

The strategy map states objectives in order to guide key activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ________ configuration uses a structure that is designed to achieve efficiency, local responsiveness, and innovation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The network structure is a hybrid between the functional and multidivisional structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The more ________ a firm, the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

When a firm is experiencing difficulties, managers should ask all of the following questions except ________

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the strategy flawed? 
B)  Is our strategy incompatible with our competitors' strategies? 
C)  Is the implementation of the strategy flawed? 
D)  Are both the strategy and implementation flawed? 
A)  Is the strategy flawed? 
B)  Is our strategy incompatible with our competitors' strategies? 
C)  Is the implementation of the strategy flawed? 
D)  Are both the strategy and implementation flawed?

Question 12

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 13

Multidivisional structure makes all of the following possible except the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  implementation of division-specific incentives 
B)  implementation of functional-level objectives 
C)  implementation of performance-accountability standards 
D)  fostering of speedier reactions to challenges 
A)  implementation of division-specific incentives 
B)  implementation of functional-level objectives 
C)  implementation of performance-accountability standards 
D)  fostering of speedier reactions to challenges

Question 14

The implementation lever that usually gets the most attention in an organization is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  buyers and suppliers 
B)  structure 
C)  systems and processes 
D)  people and rewards 
A)  buyers and suppliers 
B)  structure 
C)  systems and processes 
D)  people and rewards

Question 15

The processes of formulation and implementation are iterative and interdependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Firms in human capital intensive industries must develop strategies to reduce turnover and attrition rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

Because decisions and resources are controlled locally, the multinational firm responds well to local needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A matrix structure also includes external linkages with suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Industries in which the partnership form of structure is common include all except ________.

What causes the knowing-doing gap?

Firms that pursue radical innovation through autonomous units bound to the organizational hierarchy through senior management have high success rates for launching new products.

The ________ of an organization is the framework that management has devised to divide tasks, deploy resources, and coordinate departments.

A shortsighted focus on factors such as return on equity may cause managers to divert their attention from other key stakeholders.

The structure that most enables a firm to grow rapidly is the ________ structure.

The strategy map states objectives in order to guide key activities.

The ________ configuration uses a structure that is designed to achieve efficiency, local responsiveness, and innovation.

The network structure is a hybrid between the functional and multidivisional structures.

The more ________ a firm, the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

When a firm is experiencing difficulties, managers should ask all of the following questions except ________

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

Multidivisional structure makes all of the following possible except the ________.

The implementation lever that usually gets the most attention in an organization is ________.

The processes of formulation and implementation are iterative and interdependent.

Firms in human capital intensive industries must develop strategies to reduce turnover and attrition rates.

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

Because decisions and resources are controlled locally, the multinational firm responds well to local needs.

A matrix structure also includes external linkages with suppliers and customers.

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

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

Industries in which the partnership form of structure is common include all except ________.

What causes the knowing-doing gap?

Firms that pursue radical innovation through autonomous units bound to the organizational hierarchy through senior management have high success rates for launching new products.

The ________ of an organization is the framework that management has devised to divide tasks, deploy resources, and coordinate departments.

A shortsighted focus on factors such as return on equity may cause managers to divert their attention from other key stakeholders.

The structure that most enables a firm to grow rapidly is the ________ structure.

The strategy map states objectives in order to guide key activities.

The ________ configuration uses a structure that is designed to achieve efficiency, local responsiveness, and innovation.

The network structure is a hybrid between the functional and multidivisional structures.

The more ________ a firm, the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

When a firm is experiencing difficulties, managers should ask all of the following questions except ________

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

Multidivisional structure makes all of the following possible except the ________.

The implementation lever that usually gets the most attention in an organization is ________.

The processes of formulation and implementation are iterative and interdependent.

Firms in human capital intensive industries must develop strategies to reduce turnover and attrition rates.

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

Because decisions and resources are controlled locally, the multinational firm responds well to local needs.

A matrix structure also includes external linkages with suppliers and customers.

Implementing strategy often entails some back-channel maneuvering.

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