Question 1

What is a matrix structure? When should it be used?

Accepted Answer

A matrix structure is a hybrid structure that combines some elements of functional structure and some of divisional structure.This structure is most common in organizations that receive work from customers in the form of projects,such as construction,engineering,consulting,or software development firms.Often these organizations face turbulent or uncertain competitive environments with both external market pressures and internal technical pressures.

Question 2

A functional structure is designed around the outputs of an organization,as represented by product groups or markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Well-developed functional strategies should have all of the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

A) They are inexpensive to implement 
B) Decisions made within each functional area should represent a consistent pattern 
C) They should be consistent with the strategies of the business 
D) Decisions made in one functional area should be consistent with those made in other functional areas 
E) These are all true; there is no exception 
A) They are inexpensive to implement 
B) Decisions made within each functional area should represent a consistent pattern 
C) They should be consistent with the strategies of the business 
D) Decisions made in one functional area should be consistent with those made in other functional areas 
E) These are all true; there is no exception A

Question 4

What are the characteristics of a well-developed functional strategy?

Accepted Answer

In a well-developed functional strategy,

Question 5

Which organizational structure is organized around inputs or activities that are required to produce products and has a high level of centralization?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Divisional 
C) Matrix 
D) Network 
E) TQM 
A) Functional 
B) Divisional 
C) Matrix 
D) Network 
E) TQM

Question 6

For each organization,there is one organization structure that will best optimize performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are some of the features found in firms that have high levels of innovation and entrepreneurship?

Accepted Answer

Firms with lots of innovation and entrep

Question 8

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying product opportunities 
B) Technology development 
C) Basic research 
D) Applications development 
E) Process development 
A) Identifying product opportunities 
B) Technology development 
C) Basic research 
D) Applications development 
E) Process development

Question 9

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The firm's system of shared values that guides employees is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Organizational energy 
B) Organizational culture 
C) Organizational synergy 
D) Organizational power 
E) None of the above 
A) Organizational energy 
B) Organizational culture 
C) Organizational synergy 
D) Organizational power 
E) None of the above

Question 12

Supply chain management involves the integration of the interests of the focal company,the company's customers and the company's suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which functional area is largely responsible for spanning the boundary of the organization to interact with customers?

Accepted Answer

A) Marketing 
B) Finance 
C) Operations 
D) Information systems 
E) Human resources 
A) Marketing 
B) Finance 
C) Operations 
D) Information systems 
E) Human resources

Question 14

In most organizations,research and development strategy deals with all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Product development 
B) Applications development 
C) Basic research 
D) Human resource development 
E) Process development 
A) Product development 
B) Applications development 
C) Basic research 
D) Human resource development 
E) Process development

Question 15

Which structure combines the essential elements of the functional and divisional structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Divisional 
C) Matrix 
D) Network 
E) Manufacturing 
A) Functional 
B) Divisional 
C) Matrix 
D) Network 
E) Manufacturing

Question 16

The same marketing strategies are used in supporting low-cost leadership and differentiation strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a foreign subsidiary focuses on one country,making only minor adjustments to the overall business strategy of the firm to meet local market needs,it is playing the role of:

Accepted Answer

A) Global mandate 
B) Global implementation 
C) International focus 
D) Local implementation 
E) Specialized contribution 
A) Global mandate 
B) Global implementation 
C) International focus 
D) Local implementation 
E) Specialized contribution

Question 18

Factors that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Human resources systems that reward innovative behavior 
B) Systems that facilitate creation of new products,processes,and services 
C) Low levels of slack financial resources 
D) A culture that encourages innovation 
E) None of the above.These are all factors that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship 
A) Human resources systems that reward innovative behavior 
B) Systems that facilitate creation of new products,processes,and services 
C) Low levels of slack financial resources 
D) A culture that encourages innovation 
E) None of the above.These are all factors that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship

Question 19

Describe the three roles played by foreign subsidiaries?

Accepted Answer

In general,foreign subsidiaries play one

Question 20

The _____________ addresses the plan for aligning product and service operations with business strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) Information systems strategy 
B) R&D strategy 
C) Operations strategy 
D) Marketing strategy 
E) Human resources strategy 
A) Information systems strategy 
B) R&D strategy 
C) Operations strategy 
D) Marketing strategy 
E) Human resources strategy

What is a matrix structure? When should it be used?

A functional structure is designed around the outputs of an organization,as represented by product groups or markets.

Well-developed functional strategies should have all of the following characteristics except:

What are the characteristics of a well-developed functional strategy?

Which organizational structure is organized around inputs or activities that are required to produce products and has a high level of centralization?

For each organization,there is one organization structure that will best optimize performance.

What are some of the features found in firms that have high levels of innovation and entrepreneurship?

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

The firm's system of shared values that guides employees is called:

Supply chain management involves the integration of the interests of the focal company,the company's customers and the company's suppliers.

Which functional area is largely responsible for spanning the boundary of the organization to interact with customers?

In most organizations,research and development strategy deals with all of the following except:

Which structure combines the essential elements of the functional and divisional structures?

The same marketing strategies are used in supporting low-cost leadership and differentiation strategies.

If a foreign subsidiary focuses on one country,making only minor adjustments to the overall business strategy of the firm to meet local market needs,it is playing the role of:

Factors that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship include all of the following except:

Describe the three roles played by foreign subsidiaries?

The _____________ addresses the plan for aligning product and service operations with business strategies.

The Strategic Management Process

The External Environment

Organizational Resources and Competitive Advantage

Strategic Leadership and Strategic Direction

Business-Level Strategies

Corporate Strategies

Strategic Control and Restructuring

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Exam 7: Strategy Implementation

What is a matrix structure? When should it be used?

A functional structure is designed around the outputs of an organization,as represented by product groups or markets.

Well-developed functional strategies should have all of the following characteristics except:

What are the characteristics of a well-developed functional strategy?

Which organizational structure is organized around inputs or activities that are required to produce products and has a high level of centralization?

For each organization,there is one organization structure that will best optimize performance.

What are some of the features found in firms that have high levels of innovation and entrepreneurship?

Which of the following activities is most closely related to marketing strategies?

An effective operations unit is one that promises the maximum efficiency or engineering perfection independent of the strategy of the business overall.

Functional strategies are detailed action plans for implementing the growth and competitive strategies of the company.

The firm's system of shared values that guides employees is called:

Supply chain management involves the integration of the interests of the focal company,the company's customers and the company's suppliers.

Which functional area is largely responsible for spanning the boundary of the organization to interact with customers?

In most organizations,research and development strategy deals with all of the following except:

Which structure combines the essential elements of the functional and divisional structures?

The same marketing strategies are used in supporting low-cost leadership and differentiation strategies.

If a foreign subsidiary focuses on one country,making only minor adjustments to the overall business strategy of the firm to meet local market needs,it is playing the role of:

Factors that encourage innovation and entrepreneurship include all of the following except:

Describe the three roles played by foreign subsidiaries?

The _____________ addresses the plan for aligning product and service operations with business strategies.

The Strategic Management Process

The External Environment

Organizational Resources and Competitive Advantage

Strategic Leadership and Strategic Direction

Business-Level Strategies

Corporate Strategies

Strategic Control and Restructuring

Filters