Question 1

Small-batch technology has a higher level of technical complexity than large-batch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Engineering production is a type of small-batch technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A just-in-time inventory system allows for:

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical integration. 
B)  a narrow range of products. 
C)  stockpiling of inventories. 
D)  flexibility in manufacturing. 
A)  vertical integration. 
B)  a narrow range of products. 
C)  stockpiling of inventories. 
D)  flexibility in manufacturing. D

Question 4

Computer-aided materials management (CAMM):

Accepted Answer

A)  uses inventory buffers. 
B)  uses a push approach to manage inventory flows. 
C)  increases task interdependence. 
D)  decreases technical complexity. 
A)  uses inventory buffers. 
B)  uses a push approach to manage inventory flows. 
C)  increases task interdependence. 
D)  decreases technical complexity.

Question 5

According to the Woodward studies:

Accepted Answer

A)  size is the most important determinant of organizational structure. 
B)  differences in structure across technologies appeared to be associated with organizational effectiveness. 
C)  successful firms using continuous-process technology had mechanistic structures. 
D)  successful firms using mass production technology had organic structures. 
A)  size is the most important determinant of organizational structure. 
B)  differences in structure across technologies appeared to be associated with organizational effectiveness. 
C)  successful firms using continuous-process technology had mechanistic structures. 
D)  successful firms using mass production technology had organic structures.

Question 6

An architectural firm specializes in designing houses to satisfy the preferences of individual customers. Using Perrow's framework, describe the type of technology that this firm uses and what type of structure is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

This firm uses engineering production te

Question 7

According to the Woodward studies, organizations that employ continuous-process technology have structures and a relatively span of control.

Accepted Answer

A)  tall/narrow 
B)  tall/wide 
C)  flat/wide 
D)  flat/narrow 
A)  tall/narrow 
B)  tall/wide 
C)  flat/wide 
D)  flat/narrow

Question 8

Which of the following types of technology was not identified by James Thompson?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediating 
B)  Intensive 
C)  Operations 
D)  Long-linked 
A)  Mediating 
B)  Intensive 
C)  Operations 
D)  Long-linked

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of traditional mass production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of transfer machines 
B)  Low technical complexity 
C)  A low level of customer responsiveness 
D)  High costs 
A)  Lack of transfer machines 
B)  Low technical complexity 
C)  A low level of customer responsiveness 
D)  High costs

Question 10

When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Joan Woodward's studies on technical complexity were conducted in the late 1950's. Are they still relevant today? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

This is not directly covered in the text

Question 12

Long-linked technology is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reciprocal interdependence 
B)  low-skilled workers 
C)  increased production efficiency 
D)  standardization 
A)  reciprocal interdependence 
B)  low-skilled workers 
C)  increased production efficiency 
D)  standardization

Question 13

Hospitals are organizations that use ________ technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  long-linked 
B)  mediating 
C)  intensive 
D)  engineering production 
A)  long-linked 
B)  mediating 
C)  intensive 
D)  engineering production

Question 14

Cell layouts are obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a company has reciprocal interdependence, which of the following structures is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Market 
B)  Geographic 
C)  Functional 
D)  Product team 
A)  Market 
B)  Geographic 
C)  Functional 
D)  Product team

Question 16

________ consists of innovations in materials technology and in knowledge technology that change the work processes of traditional mass-production organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Robotics 
D)  Advanced manufacturing technology 
A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  Mass production 
C)  Robotics 
D)  Advanced manufacturing technology

Question 17

AMT requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of transfer machines. 
B)  little or no employee training. 
C)  highly skilled workers. 
D)  fixed workers. 
A)  the use of transfer machines. 
B)  little or no employee training. 
C)  highly skilled workers. 
D)  fixed workers.

Question 18

Service organizations use technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mediating technology?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires a high level of integration. 
B)  It is easy to evaluate employees' performance. 
C)  It has a high level of standardization. 
D)  It is relatively inexpensive to operate. 
A)  It requires a high level of integration. 
B)  It is easy to evaluate employees' performance. 
C)  It has a high level of standardization. 
D)  It is relatively inexpensive to operate.

Question 20

An organization that uses the internal systems approach to measure organizational effectiveness will most likely employ technology to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase customer service 
B)  reduce costs 
C)  improve quality 
D)  reduce product development time 
A)  increase customer service 
B)  reduce costs 
C)  improve quality 
D)  reduce product development time

Small-batch technology has a higher level of technical complexity than large-batch technology.

Engineering production is a type of small-batch technology.

A just-in-time inventory system allows for:

Computer-aided materials management (CAMM):

According to the Woodward studies:

An architectural firm specializes in designing houses to satisfy the preferences of individual customers. Using Perrow's framework, describe the type of technology that this firm uses and what type of structure is appropriate.

According to the Woodward studies, organizations that employ continuous-process technology have structures and a relatively span of control.

Which of the following types of technology was not identified by James Thompson?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of traditional mass production?

When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Joan Woodward's studies on technical complexity were conducted in the late 1950's. Are they still relevant today? Why or why not?

Long-linked technology is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Hospitals are organizations that use ________ technology.

Cell layouts are obsolete.

When a company has reciprocal interdependence, which of the following structures is most appropriate?

________ consists of innovations in materials technology and in knowledge technology that change the work processes of traditional mass-production organizations.

AMT requires:

Service organizations use technology.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mediating technology?

An organization that uses the internal systems approach to measure organizational effectiveness will most likely employ technology to ________.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

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Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competences, and Technology

Small-batch technology has a higher level of technical complexity than large-batch technology.

Engineering production is a type of small-batch technology.

A just-in-time inventory system allows for:

Computer-aided materials management (CAMM):

According to the Woodward studies:

An architectural firm specializes in designing houses to satisfy the preferences of individual customers. Using Perrow's framework, describe the type of technology that this firm uses and what type of structure is appropriate.

According to the Woodward studies, organizations that employ continuous-process technology have structures and a relatively span of control.

Which of the following types of technology was not identified by James Thompson?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of traditional mass production?

When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Joan Woodward's studies on technical complexity were conducted in the late 1950's. Are they still relevant today? Why or why not?

Long-linked technology is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Hospitals are organizations that use ________ technology.

Cell layouts are obsolete.

When a company has reciprocal interdependence, which of the following structures is most appropriate?

________ consists of innovations in materials technology and in knowledge technology that change the work processes of traditional mass-production organizations.

AMT requires:

Service organizations use technology.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of mediating technology?

An organization that uses the internal systems approach to measure organizational effectiveness will most likely employ technology to ________.

Organizations and Organizational Effectiveness

Stakeholders, Managers, and Ethics

Managing in a Changing Global Environment

Basic Challenges of Organizational Design

Designing Organizational Structure: Authority and Control

Designing Organizational Structure: Specialization and Coordination

Creating and Managing Organizational Culture Environment

Organizational Design and Strategy in a Changing Global Environment

Managing Innovation and Change

Organizational Birth, Growth, Decline, and Death

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Managing Innovation, Intrapreneurship, and Creativity

Managing Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters