Question 1

Which of the following is not a key component in the definition of organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization structure includes the design systems to ensure effective communication, coordination, and integration of effort across departments. 
B) Organization structure identifies the tasks, functions, and processes for each department and position within the organization. 
C) Organization structure identifies the grouping together of individuals into departments and of departments into the total organization. 
D) Organization structure designates formal reporting relationships, including the number of levels in the hierarchy and the span of control of managers and supervisors. 
A) Organization structure includes the design systems to ensure effective communication, coordination, and integration of effort across departments. 
B) Organization structure identifies the tasks, functions, and processes for each department and position within the organization. 
C) Organization structure identifies the grouping together of individuals into departments and of departments into the total organization. 
D) Organization structure designates formal reporting relationships, including the number of levels in the hierarchy and the span of control of managers and supervisors.

Question 2

The distinctive feature of a divisional structure is that grouping is based on organizational outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a _____,activities are grouped together by common function from the bottom to the top of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) geographic structure 
D) hybrid structure 
A) functional structure 
B) divisional structure 
C) geographic structure 
D) hybrid structure

Question 4

Which of the following is true of teams?

Accepted Answer

A) Teams tend to be the weakest horizontal linkage mechanism. 
B) Teams are the first device in a variety of structural devices to achieve vertical linkage. 
C) Teams provide a standard information source enabling employees to be coordinated without actually communicating about every task. 
D) Teams are often used in conjunction with a fulltime integrator. 
A) Teams tend to be the weakest horizontal linkage mechanism. 
B) Teams are the first device in a variety of structural devices to achieve vertical linkage. 
C) Teams provide a standard information source enabling employees to be coordinated without actually communicating about every task. 
D) Teams are often used in conjunction with a fulltime integrator.

Question 5

Project teams are permanent task forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ refers to frequent,timely,problem-solving communication carried out through relationships of shared goals,shared knowledge,and mutual respect.

Accepted Answer

A) Relational coordination 
B) Departmental grouping 
C) Hierarchical referral 
D) Functional grouping 
A) Relational coordination 
B) Departmental grouping 
C) Hierarchical referral 
D) Functional grouping

Question 7

Integrators need excellent people skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A liaison role exists when:

Accepted Answer

A) there is direct contact between managers affected by a problem. 
B) there is an exchange of paperwork during a hiring process. 
C) a temporary committee composed of representatives from each department affected by a problem is formed. 
D) a person located in one department has the responsibility for communicating and achieving coordination with another department. 
A) there is direct contact between managers affected by a problem. 
B) there is an exchange of paperwork during a hiring process. 
C) a temporary committee composed of representatives from each department affected by a problem is formed. 
D) a person located in one department has the responsibility for communicating and achieving coordination with another department.

Question 9

There are two variations of matrix structure: the geographic matrix and the divisional matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A dual hierarchy may seem an unusual way to design an organization,but the matrix is the correct structure when certain conditions are present.What are those conditions?

Accepted Answer

A dual hierarchy may seem an unusual way

Question 11

Explain the three components that define organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

The following three key components defin

Question 12

With _____,decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Accepted Answer

A) centralization 
B) decentralization 
C) full-time integration 
D) task forces 
A) centralization 
B) decentralization 
C) full-time integration 
D) task forces

Question 13

Which of the following is true of relational coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) Relational coordination is the lowest level of horizontal coordination. 
B) Relational coordination is the first device in the variety of structural devices to achieve vertical linkage. 
C) Relational coordination provides a standard information source enabling employees to be coordinated without actually communicating about every task. 
D) Relational coordination is not a device or mechanism like other elements, but rather is part of the very fabric and culture of the organization. 
A) Relational coordination is the lowest level of horizontal coordination. 
B) Relational coordination is the first device in the variety of structural devices to achieve vertical linkage. 
C) Relational coordination provides a standard information source enabling employees to be coordinated without actually communicating about every task. 
D) Relational coordination is not a device or mechanism like other elements, but rather is part of the very fabric and culture of the organization.

Question 14

Compare divisional grouping with multifocused grouping.

Accepted Answer

Divisional grouping means people are org

Question 15

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met.Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Pressure exists to share scarce resources across product lines. 
B) Technical quality is not very important. 
C) The environmental domain of the organization is simple. 
D) The environmental domain of the organization is certain and stable. 
A) Pressure exists to share scarce resources across product lines. 
B) Technical quality is not very important. 
C) The environmental domain of the organization is simple. 
D) The environmental domain of the organization is certain and stable.

Question 16

Which of the following strategies includes periodic reports,written information,and computer-based communications?

Accepted Answer

A) Rules and plans 
B) Task forces 
C) Vertical information systems 
D) Hierarchical referral 
A) Rules and plans 
B) Task forces 
C) Vertical information systems 
D) Hierarchical referral

Question 17

Discuss the strengths of functional structures.

Accepted Answer

One strength of the functional structure

Question 18

Discuss the role of a full time integrator.

Accepted Answer

The position of a full-time integrator w

Question 19

Managers create information linkages to facilitate communication and coordination among organizational elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ places together employees who perform similar functions or work processes or who bring similar knowledge and skills to bear.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional grouping 
B) Divisional grouping 
C) Multifocused grouping 
D) Horizontal grouping 
A) Functional grouping 
B) Divisional grouping 
C) Multifocused grouping 
D) Horizontal grouping

Which of the following is not a key component in the definition of organization structure?

The distinctive feature of a divisional structure is that grouping is based on organizational outputs.

In a _____,activities are grouped together by common function from the bottom to the top of the organization.

Which of the following is true of teams?

Project teams are permanent task forces.

_____ refers to frequent,timely,problem-solving communication carried out through relationships of shared goals,shared knowledge,and mutual respect.

Integrators need excellent people skills.

A liaison role exists when:

There are two variations of matrix structure: the geographic matrix and the divisional matrix.

A dual hierarchy may seem an unusual way to design an organization,but the matrix is the correct structure when certain conditions are present.What are those conditions?

Explain the three components that define organizational structure.

With _____,decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Which of the following is true of relational coordination?

Compare divisional grouping with multifocused grouping.

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met.Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

Which of the following strategies includes periodic reports,written information,and computer-based communications?

Discuss the strengths of functional structures.

Discuss the role of a full time integrator.

Managers create information linkages to facilitate communication and coordination among organizational elements.

_____ places together employees who perform similar functions or work processes or who bring similar knowledge and skills to bear.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

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Exam 3: Fundamentals of Organization Structure

Which of the following is not a key component in the definition of organization structure?

The distinctive feature of a divisional structure is that grouping is based on organizational outputs.

In a _____,activities are grouped together by common function from the bottom to the top of the organization.

Which of the following is true of teams?

Project teams are permanent task forces.

_____ refers to frequent,timely,problem-solving communication carried out through relationships of shared goals,shared knowledge,and mutual respect.

Integrators need excellent people skills.

A liaison role exists when:

There are two variations of matrix structure: the geographic matrix and the divisional matrix.

A dual hierarchy may seem an unusual way to design an organization,but the matrix is the correct structure when certain conditions are present.What are those conditions?

Explain the three components that define organizational structure.

With _____,decision authority is pushed downward to lower organization levels.

Which of the following is true of relational coordination?

Compare divisional grouping with multifocused grouping.

The matrix structure is the correct structure when three conditions are met.Which of the following is one of these three conditions?

Which of the following strategies includes periodic reports,written information,and computer-based communications?

Discuss the strengths of functional structures.

Discuss the role of a full time integrator.

Managers create information linkages to facilitate communication and coordination among organizational elements.

_____ places together employees who perform similar functions or work processes or who bring similar knowledge and skills to bear.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy,Organization Design,and Effectiveness

the External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using Information Technology for Control and Coordination

Organization Size,Life Cycle,and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-making Processes

Conflict,Power,and Politics

Filters