Question 1

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy 
B)  environment 
C)  investment 
D)  size 
E)  technology 
A)  strategy 
B)  environment 
C)  investment 
D)  size 
E)  technology E

Question 3

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  lower is the degree of work specialization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  higher is the degree of decentralization 
A)  higher is the degree of formalization 
B)  lower is the level of empowerment 
C)  lower is the degree of work specialization 
D)  higher is the degree of departmentalization 
E)  higher is the degree of decentralization E

Question 4

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased response to environmental change 
B)  decreased employee motivation 
C)  decreased economies of scale 
D)  increased groupthink 
E)  increased power struggles 
A)  decreased response to environmental change 
B)  decreased employee motivation 
C)  decreased economies of scale 
D)  increased groupthink 
E)  increased power struggles

Question 5

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

Accepted Answer

Formalization refers to the degree to wh

Question 6

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple structure 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  divisional structure 
E)  centralized structure 
A)  simple structure 
B)  bureaucracy 
C)  matrix structure 
D)  divisional structure 
E)  centralized structure

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true regarding a centralized organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A centralized organization is more flexible than a decentralized organization. 
B)  In a centralized organization, decision making is pushed down to the managers closest to the action. 
C)  A centralized organization is more responsive than a decentralized organization. 
D)  In a centralized organization, top managers are rarely involved in decision making. 
E)  In a centralized organization, decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization. 
A)  A centralized organization is more flexible than a decentralized organization. 
B)  In a centralized organization, decision making is pushed down to the managers closest to the action. 
C)  A centralized organization is more responsive than a decentralized organization. 
D)  In a centralized organization, top managers are rarely involved in decision making. 
E)  In a centralized organization, decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization.

Question 8

The organizational design of simple structure is highly risky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

An organizational structure defines how

Question 10

________ is the key concept that underlies all bureaucracies.

Accepted Answer

A)  A dual line of command 
B)  Standardization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Employee empowerment 
E)  Wider span of control 
A)  A dual line of command 
B)  Standardization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Employee empowerment 
E)  Wider span of control

Question 11

Any organization's environment has three dimensions. Identify these dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability, adaptability, and employee-orientation 
B)  complexity, volatility, and capacity 
C)  replaceability, product-orientation, and stability 
D)  flexibility, employee-orientation, and capacity 
E)  volatility, product-orientation, and adaptability 
A)  stability, adaptability, and employee-orientation 
B)  complexity, volatility, and capacity 
C)  replaceability, product-orientation, and stability 
D)  flexibility, employee-orientation, and capacity 
E)  volatility, product-orientation, and adaptability

Question 12

Your trainees are given a case study concerning a local manufacturing firm called Acme Products. In assessing Acme's organizational structure, your trainees notice that all of the company's decisions are made by top management, with little or no input from lower-level personnel. The trainees most likely identify Acme as a(n) ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly decentralized 
B)  highly formalized 
C)  highly departmentalized 
D)  highly centralized 
E)  informally structured 
A)  highly decentralized 
B)  highly formalized 
C)  highly departmentalized 
D)  highly centralized 
E)  informally structured

Question 13

You instruct the trainees to ask the client organization if they have clearly defined procedures covering most of the jobs in the organization and lots of rules and policies. You want to help them understand the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of command 
B)  degree of formalization 
C)  span of control 
D)  degree of departmentalization 
E)  degree of centralization 
A)  chain of command 
B)  degree of formalization 
C)  span of control 
D)  degree of departmentalization 
E)  degree of centralization

Question 14

Job candidates who prefer ________ are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want ________ are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  predictability; autonomy 
B)  centralization; decentralization 
C)  job satisfaction; job security 
D)  simple structure; matrix structure 
E)  virtual organizations; boundaryless organizations 
A)  predictability; autonomy 
B)  centralization; decentralization 
C)  job satisfaction; job security 
D)  simple structure; matrix structure 
E)  virtual organizations; boundaryless organizations

Question 15

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the organic model of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  narrow spans of control 
B)  centralization 
C)  free flow of information 
D)  high formalization 
E)  clear chain of command 
A)  narrow spans of control 
B)  centralization 
C)  free flow of information 
D)  high formalization 
E)  clear chain of command

Question 16

Volatility refers to the degree of ________ within an environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  sustainability 
B)  instability 
C)  flexibility 
D)  complexity 
E)  adaptability 
A)  sustainability 
B)  instability 
C)  flexibility 
D)  complexity 
E)  adaptability

Question 17

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A bureaucracy is characterized by highly

Question 18

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

Accepted Answer

A)  volatility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  complexity 
D)  adaptability 
E)  permeability 
A)  volatility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  complexity 
D)  adaptability 
E)  permeability

Question 19

What is the difference between the mechanistic model and the organic model of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

The mechanistic model is generally synon

Question 20

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a centralized organization?

The organizational design of simple structure is highly risky.

What is organizational structure?

________ is the key concept that underlies all bureaucracies.

Any organization's environment has three dimensions. Identify these dimensions.

You instruct the trainees to ask the client organization if they have clearly defined procedures covering most of the jobs in the organization and lots of rules and policies. You want to help them understand the ________.

Job candidates who prefer are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the organic model of organization?

Volatility refers to the degree of ________ within an environment.

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

What is the difference between the mechanistic model and the organic model of organizational structure?

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

The strength of the bureaucracy lies in its ability to perform standardized activities in a highly efficient manner.

Which of the following determinants of an organization's structure describes the way an organization transfers inputs into outputs?

The more the lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the ________ within that organization.

Which one of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure?

Formalization is a key element of organizational structure. What is indicated by formalization? Describe the characteristics of a highly formalized organization.

Which of the following types of organization structures is best suitable for coordination when the organization has a number of complex and interdependent activities?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a centralized organization?

The organizational design of simple structure is highly risky.

What is organizational structure?

________ is the key concept that underlies all bureaucracies.

Any organization's environment has three dimensions. Identify these dimensions.

You instruct the trainees to ask the client organization if they have clearly defined procedures covering most of the jobs in the organization and lots of rules and policies. You want to help them understand the ________.

Job candidates who prefer ________ are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want ________ are more likely to end up in an organic structure.

Which of the following is typically a characteristic of the organic model of organization?

Volatility refers to the degree of ________ within an environment.

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree of heterogeneity and concentration among environmental elements.

What is the difference between the mechanistic model and the organic model of organizational structure?

The simple structure is characterized by a high degree of departmentalization and narrow span of control.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Job candidates who prefer are likely to seek out and take employment in mechanistic structures, and those who want are more likely to end up in an organic structure.