Question 1

A boundaryless organization is most likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  encourage hierarchical structure 
B)  avoid using cross-functional teams 
C)  discourage participative decision-making practices 
D)  use 360-degree performance appraisals 
E)  replace empowered teams with departments 
A)  encourage hierarchical structure 
B)  avoid using cross-functional teams 
C)  discourage participative decision-making practices 
D)  use 360-degree performance appraisals 
E)  replace empowered teams with departments

Question 2

A(n) ________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation 
B)  cost-minimization 
C)  imitation 
D)  organic 
E)  mechanistic 
A)  innovation 
B)  cost-minimization 
C)  imitation 
D)  organic 
E)  mechanistic

Question 3

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the five common ways of departmentalization. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

a) One of the most popular ways to group

Question 5

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

You are the CEO of Apex Systems. You have decided to hire other organizations to perform many of the basic functions of your business. You have hired an accounting firm to keep your records, a recruiting firm to handle human resource functions, and a computer firm to handle all records. To keep costs down, you are looking for other areas in which to outsource operations. You have chosen to operate your business as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix organization 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  highly centralized organization 
D)  boundaryless organization 
E)  beaureaucracy 
A)  matrix organization 
B)  virtual organization 
C)  highly centralized organization 
D)  boundaryless organization 
E)  beaureaucracy

Question 7

A ________ is consistent with recent efforts by companies to reduce costs, cut overhead, speed up decision making, increase flexibility, get closer to customers, and empower employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  wider span of control 
B)  high degree of formalization 
C)  longer chain of command 
D)  lack of work specialization 
E)  high degree of centralization 
A)  wider span of control 
B)  high degree of formalization 
C)  longer chain of command 
D)  lack of work specialization 
E)  high degree of centralization

Question 8

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  virtual 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  matrix 
E)  simple 
A)  centralized 
B)  virtual 
C)  bureaucratic 
D)  matrix 
E)  simple

Question 9

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

Question 10

The bureaucracy is characterized by decentralized authority and wider spans of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ refers to the degree to which decision making is concentrated at a single point in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Formalization 
B)  Departmentalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Line of command 
A)  Formalization 
B)  Departmentalization 
C)  Centralization 
D)  Work specialization 
E)  Line of command

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 15

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A bureaucracy is characterized by highly

Question 16

Organizations following a(n) ________ strategy try to both minimize risk and maximize opportunity for profit, moving into new products or new markets only after innovators have proven their viability.

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation 
B)  cost-cutting 
C)  imitation 
D)  organic 
E)  mechanistic 
A)  innovation 
B)  cost-cutting 
C)  imitation 
D)  organic 
E)  mechanistic

Question 17

A wider span of control ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases costs 
B)  decreases the speed of decision making 
C)  decreases flexibility 
D)  brings the organization closer to customers 
E)  discourages employee autonomy 
A)  increases costs 
B)  decreases the speed of decision making 
C)  decreases flexibility 
D)  brings the organization closer to customers 
E)  discourages employee autonomy

Question 18

Organizational structure has six key elements. Which of the following is not one of these six key elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  chain of command 
B)  departmentalization 
C)  work specialization 
D)  span of control 
E)  location of authority 
A)  chain of command 
B)  departmentalization 
C)  work specialization 
D)  span of control 
E)  location of authority

Question 19

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 20

With reference to organizational designs, the ________ structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which the manager and owner are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

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

A boundaryless organization is most likely to ________.

A(n) ________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Describe the five common ways of departmentalization. Give an example of each.

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

A ________ is consistent with recent efforts by companies to reduce costs, cut overhead, speed up decision making, increase flexibility, get closer to customers, and empower employees.

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

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

The bureaucracy is characterized by decentralized authority and wider spans of control.

________ refers to the degree to which decision making is concentrated at a single point in the 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?

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

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

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Organizations following a(n) ________ strategy try to both minimize risk and maximize opportunity for profit, moving into new products or new markets only after innovators have proven their viability.

A wider span of control ________.

Organizational structure has six key elements. Which of the following is not one of these six key elements?

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

With reference to organizational designs, the ________ structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which the manager and owner are one and the same.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

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Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

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Conflict and Negotiation

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Exam 14: Foundations of Organizational Structure

A boundaryless organization is most likely to ________.

A(n) ________ strategy emphasizes the introduction of major new products and services.

A virtual organization lacks flexibility.

Describe the five common ways of departmentalization. Give an example of each.

Employee discretion is inversely related to ________.

A ________ is consistent with recent efforts by companies to reduce costs, cut overhead, speed up decision making, increase flexibility, get closer to customers, and empower employees.

A ________ organization is a small, core organization that outsources major business functions.

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

The bureaucracy is characterized by decentralized authority and wider spans of control.

________ refers to the degree to which decision making is concentrated at a single point in the 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?

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

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

Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.

Organizations following a(n) ________ strategy try to both minimize risk and maximize opportunity for profit, moving into new products or new markets only after innovators have proven their viability.

A wider span of control ________.

Organizational structure has six key elements. Which of the following is not one of these six key elements?

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

With reference to organizational designs, the ________ structure is most widely practiced in small businesses in which the manager and owner are one and the same.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept 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