Question 1

The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of command 
B)  authority 
C)  span of control 
D)  unity of command 
E)  leadership 
A)  chain of command 
B)  authority 
C)  span of control 
D)  unity of command 
E)  leadership B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  low formalization 
B)  rigid departmentalization 
C)  decentralized management 
D)  wide spans of control 
E)  low specialization 
A)  low formalization 
B)  rigid departmentalization 
C)  decentralized management 
D)  wide spans of control 
E)  low specialization B

Question 3

In a boundaryless organization, how does management flatten the hierarchy and minimize status and rank?

Accepted Answer

A)  by eliminating cross-hierarchical teams 
B)  by removing vertical boundaries 
C)  by discouraging participative decision-making practices 
D)  by dividing jobs into small standardized tasks 
E)  by enforcing the chain of command 
A)  by eliminating cross-hierarchical teams 
B)  by removing vertical boundaries 
C)  by discouraging participative decision-making practices 
D)  by dividing jobs into small standardized tasks 
E)  by enforcing the chain of command B

Question 4

Which of the following strategies for downsizing could make employees less worried about the downsizing outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  investment 
B)  negotiation 
C)  participation 
D)  communication 
E)  assistance 
A)  investment 
B)  negotiation 
C)  participation 
D)  communication 
E)  assistance

Question 5

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure combines two forms

Question 6

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  boundaryless organization 
D)  virtual organization 
E)  bureaucracy 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  boundaryless organization 
D)  virtual organization 
E)  bureaucracy

Question 7

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A bureaucracy is characterized by highly

Question 8

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  complexity 
B)  formalization 
C)  specialization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  empowerment 
A)  complexity 
B)  formalization 
C)  specialization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  empowerment

Question 9

Matthew is a new divisional manager. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. The question of span of control determines ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the employee grievance policy of the organization 
B)  the number of levels and managers an organization has 
C)  where decisions are made 
D)  how jobs will be grouped 
E)  how employees will be compensated 
A)  the employee grievance policy of the organization 
B)  the number of levels and managers an organization has 
C)  where decisions are made 
D)  how jobs will be grouped 
E)  how employees will be compensated

Question 10

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized structure 
B)  ability to enhance role clarity 
C)  flexibility 
D)  highly departmentalized structure 
E)  ability to minimize organizational politics 
A)  decentralized structure 
B)  ability to enhance role clarity 
C)  flexibility 
D)  highly departmentalized structure 
E)  ability to minimize organizational politics

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It breaks the unity-of-command concept. 
B)  It cannot achieve economies of scale. 
C)  It reduces ambiguity about who reports to whom. 
D)  It prevents power struggles. 
E)  It enhances role clarity and avoids role conflict. 
A)  It breaks the unity-of-command concept. 
B)  It cannot achieve economies of scale. 
C)  It reduces ambiguity about who reports to whom. 
D)  It prevents power struggles. 
E)  It enhances role clarity and avoids role conflict.

Question 13

A bureaucracy is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly routine operating tasks 
B)  formalized rules and regulations 
C)  tasks that are grouped into functional departments 
D)  decentralized decision making 
E)  high work specialization 
A)  highly routine operating tasks 
B)  formalized rules and regulations 
C)  tasks that are grouped into functional departments 
D)  decentralized decision making 
E)  high work specialization

Question 14

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Accepted Answer

A)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B)  To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
D)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
E)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
A)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
B)  To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
D)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
E)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?

Question 15

Chain of command is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
B)  To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
D)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
E)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers? 
A)  How many individuals can a manager efficiently and effectively direct? 
B)  To whom do individuals and groups report? 
C)  On what basis will jobs be grouped together? 
D)  To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs? 
E)  To what degree will there be rules and regulations to direct employees and managers?

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true regarding a bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureaucracies need innovative and experienced decision makers at all levels in the organization. 
B)  Bureaucracy is an ideal organizational design for those organizations that operate under highly uncertain conditions. 
C)  Typically bureaucracies have wider spans of control. 
D)  Bureaucracies can get by with less talented middle- and lower-level managers. 
E)  Bureaucracies encourage employee empowerment. 
A)  Bureaucracies need innovative and experienced decision makers at all levels in the organization. 
B)  Bureaucracy is an ideal organizational design for those organizations that operate under highly uncertain conditions. 
C)  Typically bureaucracies have wider spans of control. 
D)  Bureaucracies can get by with less talented middle- and lower-level managers. 
E)  Bureaucracies encourage employee empowerment.

Question 17

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

Accepted Answer

In centralized organizations, top manage

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

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A boundaryless organization tries to flatten the hierarchy and minimizes status and rank.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed ________.

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

In a boundaryless organization, how does management flatten the hierarchy and minimize status and rank?

Which of the following strategies for downsizing could make employees less worried about the downsizing outcomes?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________.

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

Matthew is a new divisional manager. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. The question of span of control determines ________.

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Volatility refers to the degree of ________ within an environment.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

A bureaucracy is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Chain of command is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a bureaucracy?

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

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

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

A boundaryless organization tries to flatten the hierarchy and minimizes status and rank.

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Theories

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behaviour

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 right inherent in a managerial position to give orders and expect orders to be obeyed is termed ________.

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

In a boundaryless organization, how does management flatten the hierarchy and minimize status and rank?

Which of the following strategies for downsizing could make employees less worried about the downsizing outcomes?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a matrix structure.

You describe to your students a new committee within the university that brings together specialists from all different departments to develop a new interdisciplinary program. The structure of the committee best meets the definition of the ________.

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

Matthew is a new divisional manager. In reorganizing his division, he must make some decisions regarding the span of control for management within his division. The question of span of control determines ________.

The major advantage of the virtual organization is its ________.

Volatility refers to the degree of ________ within an environment.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a matrix structure?

A bureaucracy is characterized by all of the following except ________.

Span of control is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Chain of command is a key element of an organization's structure. Which of the following key questions is addressed by this element?

Which of the following statements is true regarding a bureaucracy?

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized organizations.

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

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

A boundaryless organization tries to flatten the hierarchy and minimizes status and rank.

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Theories

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters