Question 1

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

Accepted Answer

A) growth trajectory 
B) consumer profile 
C) product life-cycle 
D) competitive strategy 
E) organizational structure 
A) growth trajectory 
B) consumer profile 
C) product life-cycle 
D) competitive strategy 
E) organizational structure

Question 2

A big advantage of a _____ structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) boundaryless 
E) bureaucratic 
A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) boundaryless 
E) bureaucratic

Question 3

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

Accepted Answer

A) Matrix 
B) Functional 
C) Multidivisional 
D) Simple 
E) Bureaucratic 
A) Matrix 
B) Functional 
C) Multidivisional 
D) Simple 
E) Bureaucratic

Question 4

Division of labor can improve coordination between different tasks and the people who perform them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Differentiate between behavioral control and clan control.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral control: formal type of contr

Question 6

Vertical linkages are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Output control focuses on measurable results within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe informal linkages.How are they different from vertical linkages?

Accepted Answer

Informal linkages refer to unofficial re

Question 10

Which of the following statements about matrix structures is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not rely on formal systems of division of labor. 
B) They divide employees into departments based on product areas and/or geographic regions. 
C) They work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines. 
D) They violate the unity of command principle. 
E) They tend to rely heavily on vertical linkages. 
A) They do not rely on formal systems of division of labor. 
B) They divide employees into departments based on product areas and/or geographic regions. 
C) They work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines. 
D) They violate the unity of command principle. 
E) They tend to rely heavily on vertical linkages.

Question 11

In-fighting and politics among project managers around the issue of what people are assigned to each project is a potential concern for organizations following a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) boundaryless 
D) matrix 
E) simple 
A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) boundaryless 
D) matrix 
E) simple

Question 12

Describe clan control.

Accepted Answer

Clan control is an informal type of cont

Question 13

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Horizontal linkages 
B) Lateral linkages 
C) Informal linkages 
D) Vertical divisions 
E) Lateral divisions 
A) Horizontal linkages 
B) Lateral linkages 
C) Informal linkages 
D) Vertical divisions 
E) Lateral divisions

Question 14

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Accepted Answer

A) Partnership 
B) Sole proprietorship 
C) Corporation 
D) S corporation 
E) Limited liability company 
A) Partnership 
B) Sole proprietorship 
C) Corporation 
D) S corporation 
E) Limited liability company

Question 15

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background, training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) matrix 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) simple 
E) multidivisional 
A) matrix 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) simple 
E) multidivisional

Question 16

Clan control is an informal type of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

Accepted Answer

A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) simple 
E) boundaryless 
A) multidivisional 
B) functional 
C) mosaic 
D) simple 
E) boundaryless

Question 18

_____ control is often used heavily in settings where creativity is vital.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Qualitative 
D) Clan 
E) Output 
A) Behavioral 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Qualitative 
D) Clan 
E) Output

Question 19

_____ control relies on shared traditions, expectations, values, and norms to lead people to work toward the good of their organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Behavioral 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Quantitative 
D) Clan 
E) Output 
A) Behavioral 
B) Hierarchical 
C) Quantitative 
D) Clan 
E) Output

Question 20

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Accepted Answer

Organizational charts show how firms' st

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

A big advantage of a _____ structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

Division of labor can improve coordination between different tasks and the people who perform them.

Differentiate between behavioral control and clan control.

Vertical linkages are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Output control focuses on measurable results within an organization.

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Describe informal linkages.How are they different from vertical linkages?

Which of the following statements about matrix structures is accurate?

In-fighting and politics among project managers around the issue of what people are assigned to each project is a potential concern for organizations following a _____ structure.

Describe clan control.

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background, training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Clan control is an informal type of control.

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

_____ control is often used heavily in settings where creativity is vital.

_____ control relies on shared traditions, expectations, values, and norms to lead people to work toward the good of their organization.

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Mastering Strategy: Art and Science

Leading Strategically

Evaluating the External Environment

Managing Company Resources

Selecting Business-Level Strategies

Supporting the Business-Level Strategy: Competitive and Cooperative Moves

Competing in International Markets

Selecting Corporate-Level Strategies

Leading an Ethical Organization: Corporate Governance, Corporate Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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Exam 9: Executing Strategy Through Organizational Design

Most organizations use a diagram called an organizational chart to depict their _____.

A big advantage of a _____ structure is that it allows a firm to act quickly.

_____ organizational structures do not rely on formal systems of division of labor.

Division of labor can improve coordination between different tasks and the people who perform them.

Differentiate between behavioral control and clan control.

Vertical linkages are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Output control focuses on measurable results within an organization.

Organizations such as engineering and consulting firms that need to maximize their flexibility to service projects of limited duration can benefit from the use of a matrix structure.

Describe informal linkages.How are they different from vertical linkages?

Which of the following statements about matrix structures is accurate?

In-fighting and politics among project managers around the issue of what people are assigned to each project is a potential concern for organizations following a _____ structure.

Describe clan control.

_____ are of great importance when close coordination is needed across different segments of an organization.

Which of the following is not recognized by the federal government as a form of business?

Conflicts within departments are relatively rare in organizations that follow a _____ structure because all the people in a particular department share the same background, training, and as such, they tend to get along with each other.

Clan control is an informal type of control.

Because _____ structures are slow to execute change, they tend to work best for organizations that offer narrow and stable product lines.

_____ control is often used heavily in settings where creativity is vital.

_____ control relies on shared traditions, expectations, values, and norms to lead people to work toward the good of their organization.

Differentiate between vertical and horizontal linkages.

Mastering Strategy: Art and Science

Leading Strategically

Evaluating the External Environment

Managing Company Resources

Selecting Business-Level Strategies

Supporting the Business-Level Strategy: Competitive and Cooperative Moves

Competing in International Markets

Selecting Corporate-Level Strategies

Leading an Ethical Organization: Corporate Governance, Corporate Ethics, and Social Responsibility

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