Question 1

Organizational design requires a manager to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) organize groups within an organization 
B) change the culture of an organization 
C) change or develop the structure of an organization 
D) change the logo of an organization 
A) organize groups within an organization 
B) change the culture of an organization 
C) change or develop the structure of an organization 
D) change the logo of an organization

Question 2

A media company that has separate,autonomous companies for movies,TV,Internet,and print journalism is most likely a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) divisional 
B) functional 
C) simple 
D) matrix 
A) divisional 
B) functional 
C) simple 
D) matrix

Question 3

Which of the following is most characteristic of mechanistic organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) wide spans of control 
B) cross-functional teams 
C) decentralization 
D) nonstandardized jobs 
E) high formalization 
A) wide spans of control 
B) cross-functional teams 
C) decentralization 
D) nonstandardized jobs 
E) high formalization

Question 4

At Manitoba Manufacturing (MM),the vice-presidents of marketing,finance,production,and human resources each report directly to the company's president.MM has a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) divisional 
B) simple 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) boundaryless 
A) divisional 
B) simple 
C) functional 
D) matrix 
E) boundaryless

Question 5

Discuss the main purposes of the organizing function.

Accepted Answer

• Divides work to be done into specific

Question 6

Organizational learning cannot take place without ________.

Accepted Answer

A) motivation 
B) goals 
C) information 
D) structure 
E) technology 
A) motivation 
B) goals 
C) information 
D) structure 
E) technology

Question 7

A functional structure groups the work assignments of an organization by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) geographic regions 
B) differentiated customer groups 
C) similar or related occupational specialties 
D) product or customer flow 
E) type of production technology 
A) geographic regions 
B) differentiated customer groups 
C) similar or related occupational specialties 
D) product or customer flow 
E) type of production technology

Question 8

Project structures tend to be rigid and inflexible organizational designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Refer to the Scenario below to answer the questions that follow.
Alberta Gold Energy Corporation (Scenario)
Alberta Gold Energy Corporation (AGEC)began as a relatively small oil company.However,through the years it has grown to become an international corporation.Its founder and president,Joe Polanski,reflects on how the company's structure has evolved over the years.
-A sharp rise in oil prices helped AGEC's business expand.Polanski concluded that it was impractical and inefficient for all decisions to continue flowing through his office.He granted his key subordinates the authority and responsibility to manage others within their areas of specialty.This organizational structure is best described as a ________ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix 
E) modular 
A) simple 
B) functional 
C) divisional 
D) matrix 
E) modular

Question 10

When an organization reaches 2000 employees,which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) the structure moves from organic to mechanistic 
B) a more elaborate strategy is required 
C) size is less influential on structure 
D) certain strategies become less effective 
A) the structure moves from organic to mechanistic 
B) a more elaborate strategy is required 
C) size is less influential on structure 
D) certain strategies become less effective

Question 11

Galaxy Corporation is organized into five departments: human resources,finance,marketing,production,and engineering.Galaxy uses ________ departmentalization.

Accepted Answer

A) geographical 
B) customer 
C) product 
D) process 
E) functional 
A) geographical 
B) customer 
C) product 
D) process 
E) functional

Question 12

A simple structure is an organizational design with low departmentalization,narrow spans of control,and decentralized authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organizational learning can't take place without ________.

Accepted Answer

A) complete privacy for employees 
B) a clear chain of command 
C) a shared vision of the future 
D) a stable structure or hierarchy 
A) complete privacy for employees 
B) a clear chain of command 
C) a shared vision of the future 
D) a stable structure or hierarchy

Question 14

The three most common traditional organizational designs are ________ structures.

Accepted Answer

A) simple,functional,and matrix 
B) simple,team,and functional 
C) functional,matrix,and boundaryless 
D) simple,functional,and divisional 
E) simple,divisional,and matrix 
A) simple,functional,and matrix 
B) simple,team,and functional 
C) functional,matrix,and boundaryless 
D) simple,functional,and divisional 
E) simple,divisional,and matrix

Question 15

________ refers to the rights inherent in a position that allow a manager to tell subordinates what to do and then expect them to do it.

Accepted Answer

A) Responsibility 
B) Unity of command 
C) Chain of command 
D) Authority 
E) Accountability 
A) Responsibility 
B) Unity of command 
C) Chain of command 
D) Authority 
E) Accountability

Question 16

A ________ organization consists of a small core of full-time employees and temporarily hires outside specialists to work on opportunities that arise.

Accepted Answer

A) network 
B) virtual 
C) modular 
D) learning 
E) matrix 
A) network 
B) virtual 
C) modular 
D) learning 
E) matrix

Question 17

There are four basic elements in organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Line authority can be exerted only after a manager checks with his or her superior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A ________ organization is a small core organization that outsources major business functions,such as manufacturing,so that it can concentrate on its core competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) network 
B) virtual 
C) modular 
D) learning 
E) matrix 
A) network 
B) virtual 
C) modular 
D) learning 
E) matrix

Question 20

A(n)________ organization is able to change rapidly as needs require.

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) matrix 
C) vertical 
D) mechanistic 
E) command 
A) organic 
B) matrix 
C) vertical 
D) mechanistic 
E) command

Organizational design requires a manager to ________.

A media company that has separate,autonomous companies for movies,TV,Internet,and print journalism is most likely a ________ structure.

Which of the following is most characteristic of mechanistic organizations?

At Manitoba Manufacturing (MM),the vice-presidents of marketing,finance,production,and human resources each report directly to the company's president.MM has a ________ structure.

Discuss the main purposes of the organizing function.

Organizational learning cannot take place without ________.

A functional structure groups the work assignments of an organization by ________.

Project structures tend to be rigid and inflexible organizational designs.

When an organization reaches 2000 employees,which of the following is TRUE?

Galaxy Corporation is organized into five departments: human resources,finance,marketing,production,and engineering.Galaxy uses ________ departmentalization.

A simple structure is an organizational design with low departmentalization,narrow spans of control,and decentralized authority.

Organizational learning can't take place without ________.

The three most common traditional organizational designs are ________ structures.

________ refers to the rights inherent in a position that allow a manager to tell subordinates what to do and then expect them to do it.

A ________ organization consists of a small core of full-time employees and temporarily hires outside specialists to work on opportunities that arise.

There are four basic elements in organizational structure.

Line authority can be exerted only after a manager checks with his or her superior.

A ________ organization is a small core organization that outsources major business functions,such as manufacturing,so that it can concentrate on its core competencies.

A(n)________ organization is able to change rapidly as needs require.

Managers and Management

Environmental Contraints on Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Decision Making

Operations Management

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Understanding Groups and Teams

Foundations of Control

Managing Innovation and Change

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Exam 5: Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational design requires a manager to ________.

A media company that has separate,autonomous companies for movies,TV,Internet,and print journalism is most likely a ________ structure.

Which of the following is most characteristic of mechanistic organizations?

At Manitoba Manufacturing (MM),the vice-presidents of marketing,finance,production,and human resources each report directly to the company's president.MM has a ________ structure.

Discuss the main purposes of the organizing function.

Organizational learning cannot take place without ________.

A functional structure groups the work assignments of an organization by ________.

Project structures tend to be rigid and inflexible organizational designs.

When an organization reaches 2000 employees,which of the following is TRUE?

Galaxy Corporation is organized into five departments: human resources,finance,marketing,production,and engineering.Galaxy uses ________ departmentalization.

A simple structure is an organizational design with low departmentalization,narrow spans of control,and decentralized authority.

Organizational learning can't take place without ________.

The three most common traditional organizational designs are ________ structures.

________ refers to the rights inherent in a position that allow a manager to tell subordinates what to do and then expect them to do it.

A ________ organization consists of a small core of full-time employees and temporarily hires outside specialists to work on opportunities that arise.

There are four basic elements in organizational structure.

Line authority can be exerted only after a manager checks with his or her superior.

A ________ organization is a small core organization that outsources major business functions,such as manufacturing,so that it can concentrate on its core competencies.

A(n)________ organization is able to change rapidly as needs require.

Managers and Management

Environmental Contraints on Managers

Planning and Strategic Management

Decision Making

Operations Management

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Understanding Groups and Teams

Foundations of Control

Managing Innovation and Change

Filters