Exam 8: Organization Structure and Design: Its All About Working Together

An organizational structure that combines a functional structure with a divisional structure to emphasize project or program needs is called a(n) __________ structure.

Mars Inc., the world's largest candy company, suffers from the functional chimneys problem.

The set of unofficial relationships among an organization's members is called a(n) __________ structure.

__________ is the process of arranging people and resources to work toward a common goal.*

The departments of Marketing, Engineering, and Manufacturing are examples of __________organizations.*

The structural approach that attempts to generate the advantages of both the functional and divisional forms is the __________ structure.

Mechanistic organizations are most likely to have __________ management.

Which of the following is NOT a form of divisional structure?*

In most organizations, teamwork is something that can be accomplished quickly.

A company that uses information technology to link with outside suppliers and service contractors is said to be using a __________ structure.

Why are network structures, given their efficiencies, not more prevalent?

Dividing the work to be done into a number of jobs that can be done by different people with different skills is called __________.

Fortunately, it is easier to create high-performing organizations than it is to talk about them.*

When a manager gives his direct reports the freedom to do their jobs as they see fit is called __________.

A cross-functional team structure has no project manager.

__________ is the process of configuring organizations to meet environmental challenges.

__________ organizations are adaptive with a horizontal structure.

Network structures are valued because they can offer:*

A(n) __________ emphasizes formal authority, rules, order, fairness, and efficiency.

A significant problem with functional organizations is the lack of communication between the various functional areas. This problem is known as the functional __________ problem.*