Question 1

A subsystem is a work unit or department headed by a manager and that operates as a smaller component of a larger and total organizational system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mechanistic designs are __________ structures with a __________ form.

Accepted Answer

A) Loose...horizontal. 
B) Loose ... vertical. 
C) Tight ...horizontal. 
D) Tight...vertical. 
E) Open ... network. 
A) Loose...horizontal. 
B) Loose ... vertical. 
C) Tight ...horizontal. 
D) Tight...vertical. 
E) Open ... network.

Question 3

A functional structure is a form of organization in which people who have similar skills and who perform similar tasks are grouped together in work units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The functional chimneys problem can slow decision-making,diminish cooperation and commitment to a common purpose,and interfere with coordination across functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a classic study conducted in the 1960s,Burns and Stalker __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Identified three basic organizational forms: bureaucratic,mechanistic,and organic. 
B) Developed conclusions that have been substantially refuted by later research. 
C) Revealed that bureaucratic structures thrived when the environment was uncertain and changing. 
D) Favoured organic over mechanistic forms. 
E) Concluded that different organizational structures could be successful,depending on the nature of the firm's external environment. 
A) Identified three basic organizational forms: bureaucratic,mechanistic,and organic. 
B) Developed conclusions that have been substantially refuted by later research. 
C) Revealed that bureaucratic structures thrived when the environment was uncertain and changing. 
D) Favoured organic over mechanistic forms. 
E) Concluded that different organizational structures could be successful,depending on the nature of the firm's external environment.

Question 6

The purpose of an organization structure is to design titles for different workers and to assign daily work tasks to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A __________ organization eliminates internal boundaries among parts and external boundaries linking with the external environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Divisional. 
B) Boundaryless. 
C) Functional. 
D) Geographical. 
E) Matrix. 
A) Divisional. 
B) Boundaryless. 
C) Functional. 
D) Geographical. 
E) Matrix.

Question 8

All the following are potential disadvantages of the matrix structure except:

Accepted Answer

A) Adding team leaders increase costs. 
B) "Groupitis". 
C) Problem solving is forced down the hierarchy to where the best information is available. 
D) Power struggles between functional and program managers. 
E) Confusion of team members regarding task direction. 
A) Adding team leaders increase costs. 
B) "Groupitis". 
C) Problem solving is forced down the hierarchy to where the best information is available. 
D) Power struggles between functional and program managers. 
E) Confusion of team members regarding task direction.

Question 9

Which one of the following is not a potential disadvantage of network structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Control and coordination problems may arise from network complexity. 
B) Permits operations across great distances. 
C) Potential loss of control over outsourced activities. 
D) The more complex the business or mission,the more complicated the network. 
E) Potential for lack of loyalty to develop among infrequently used contractors. 
A) Control and coordination problems may arise from network complexity. 
B) Permits operations across great distances. 
C) Potential loss of control over outsourced activities. 
D) The more complex the business or mission,the more complicated the network. 
E) Potential for lack of loyalty to develop among infrequently used contractors.

Question 10

The mechanistic design is characterized by decentralization,wider spans of control,and few rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Narrow spans of control create an organization that is more efficient and flexible,whereas wider spans of control usually result in additional management overhead costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Delegation is the process of entrusting work to others in the organization by giving them the right to make decisions and take action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An)__________ is a special form of a boundaryless organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional organization. 
B) Divisional organization. 
C) Virtual organization. 
D) Upside-down pyramid. 
E) Matrix structure. 
A) Functional organization. 
B) Divisional organization. 
C) Virtual organization. 
D) Upside-down pyramid. 
E) Matrix structure.

Question 14

An organization chart shows positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels for a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dynamic environments and changing conditions call for more organic designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A basic problem in organizations that particularly affects subsystem design is that as differentiation increases,the need for integration increases but it becomes more difficult to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The process of grouping work positions into formal teams and departments,and then linking them together within the organization is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Differentiation. 
B) Departmentalization. 
C) Structural team development. 
D) Organizing. 
E) Functional team management. 
A) Differentiation. 
B) Departmentalization. 
C) Structural team development. 
D) Organizing. 
E) Functional team management.

Question 18

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The functional chimneys problem can _________.

Accepted Answer

A) Slow decision making. 
B) Diminish cooperation and commitment to a common purpose. 
C) Interfere with coordination across functions. 
D) Create difficulties in pinpointing responsibilities. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Slow decision making. 
B) Diminish cooperation and commitment to a common purpose. 
C) Interfere with coordination across functions. 
D) Create difficulties in pinpointing responsibilities. 
E) All of the above.

Question 20

Adaptive organizations promote narrow spans of control and tall structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A subsystem is a work unit or department headed by a manager and that operates as a smaller component of a larger and total organizational system.

Mechanistic designs are structures with a form.

A functional structure is a form of organization in which people who have similar skills and who perform similar tasks are grouped together in work units.

The functional chimneys problem can slow decision-making,diminish cooperation and commitment to a common purpose,and interfere with coordination across functions.

In a classic study conducted in the 1960s,Burns and Stalker __________.

The purpose of an organization structure is to design titles for different workers and to assign daily work tasks to them.

A __________ organization eliminates internal boundaries among parts and external boundaries linking with the external environment.

All the following are potential disadvantages of the matrix structure except:

Which one of the following is not a potential disadvantage of network structures?

The mechanistic design is characterized by decentralization,wider spans of control,and few rules and procedures.

Narrow spans of control create an organization that is more efficient and flexible,whereas wider spans of control usually result in additional management overhead costs.

Delegation is the process of entrusting work to others in the organization by giving them the right to make decisions and take action.

An)__________ is a special form of a boundaryless organization.

An organization chart shows positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels for a company.

Dynamic environments and changing conditions call for more organic designs.

A basic problem in organizations that particularly affects subsystem design is that as differentiation increases,the need for integration increases but it becomes more difficult to accomplish.

The process of grouping work positions into formal teams and departments,and then linking them together within the organization is known as __________.

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a manager.

The functional chimneys problem can _________.

Adaptive organizations promote narrow spans of control and tall structures.

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A subsystem is a work unit or department headed by a manager and that operates as a smaller component of a larger and total organizational system.

Mechanistic designs are __________ structures with a __________ form.

A functional structure is a form of organization in which people who have similar skills and who perform similar tasks are grouped together in work units.

The functional chimneys problem can slow decision-making,diminish cooperation and commitment to a common purpose,and interfere with coordination across functions.

In a classic study conducted in the 1960s,Burns and Stalker __________.

The purpose of an organization structure is to design titles for different workers and to assign daily work tasks to them.

A __________ organization eliminates internal boundaries among parts and external boundaries linking with the external environment.

All the following are potential disadvantages of the matrix structure except:

Which one of the following is not a potential disadvantage of network structures?

The mechanistic design is characterized by decentralization,wider spans of control,and few rules and procedures.

Narrow spans of control create an organization that is more efficient and flexible,whereas wider spans of control usually result in additional management overhead costs.

Delegation is the process of entrusting work to others in the organization by giving them the right to make decisions and take action.

An)__________ is a special form of a boundaryless organization.

An organization chart shows positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels for a company.

Dynamic environments and changing conditions call for more organic designs.

A basic problem in organizations that particularly affects subsystem design is that as differentiation increases,the need for integration increases but it becomes more difficult to accomplish.

The process of grouping work positions into formal teams and departments,and then linking them together within the organization is known as __________.

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates reporting directly to a manager.

The functional chimneys problem can _________.

Adaptive organizations promote narrow spans of control and tall structures.

Intro to Management

Management Learning Past to Present

Global Dimensions of Management

Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Managing Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Planning and Techniques

Strategy and Strategic Management

Innovation and Organizational Change

HRM: Building a Winning Culture

Leadership and Communication

Individual Behaviour

Information and Decision-Making

Motivation

Teams

Control

Operations and Services Management

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Mechanistic designs are structures with a form.