Question 1

Three common types of traditional organizational structures are functional,divisional,and matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A divisional structure groups together people who work on the same product or process,serve similar customers,or work in the same geographic region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Mechanistic designs are tight structures with a horizontal form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An organization with narrow spans of control will have fewer managers and more subordinates per manager,whereas an organization with wide spans of control will have more managers and fewer subordinates per manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Workers in a matrix structure belong to at least two formal groups at the same time.These two groups are a __________ group and a __________ group.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional ...  product,project,or program. 
B) Supplier ...  distributor 
C) Union ... product,project,or program. 
D) Functional ...  non-functional. 
E) Functional ...  total quality. 
A) Functional ...  product,project,or program. 
B) Supplier ...  distributor 
C) Union ... product,project,or program. 
D) Functional ...  non-functional. 
E) Functional ...  total quality.

Question 6

When decision-making authority is dispersed by extensive delegation throughout all levels of management,the organization is decentralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the organizing function? How does it relate to the other management functions?

Accepted Answer

Organizing is the process of arranging p

Question 8

__________ is the level of coordination achieved among an organization's internal components.

Accepted Answer

A) Collaboration. 
B) Internal control. 
C) Integration. 
D) Interdepartmental compromise. 
E) Internal elaboration. 
A) Collaboration. 
B) Internal control. 
C) Integration. 
D) Interdepartmental compromise. 
E) Internal elaboration.

Question 9

A key assumption underlying __________ organizations is that empowered people working together without bureaucratic restrictions can accomplish great things.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The current trend in delegation is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) To delegate more only to middle management. 
B) To empower people only at the bottom level of the organization. 
C) To delegate less and retain power at the top of the organization. 
D) To maintain the status quo. 
E) To delegate more and find more ways to empower people at all levels. 
A) To delegate more only to middle management. 
B) To empower people only at the bottom level of the organization. 
C) To delegate less and retain power at the top of the organization. 
D) To maintain the status quo. 
E) To delegate more and find more ways to empower people at all levels.

Question 11

According the research findings of Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch,successful firms operating in certain environments had more organic designs,whereas successful firms operating in uncertain environments had more mechanistic designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Process structures group together jobs and activities that are part of the same processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The key to organizational success is finding the one best organization design to fit all problems and opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Boundaryless sourcing refers to the contracting of business functions to outside suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Customer structures are particularly appealing because they can best serve the special needs of different customer groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A project team is set up for a particular task or project and disbands once it is completed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels are often demonstrated for a company by drawing a special diagram.This diagram is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) A flow chart. 
B) A PERT diagram. 
C) An organization chart. 
D) An input/output diagram. 
E) A structural diagram. 
A) A flow chart. 
B) A PERT diagram. 
C) An organization chart. 
D) An input/output diagram. 
E) A structural diagram.

Question 18

Explain the concepts of organization chart,formal structure,and informal structure.Why must a manager understand both the formal structure and the informal structure of an organization?

Accepted Answer

An organization chart - which is a diagr

Question 19

Which of the following is false about boundaryless organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) There is an absence of internal and external barriers. 
B) Team members become empowered. 
C) Permanence is a key requirement for boundaryless organizations. 
D) Teamwork and communication replace formal lines of authority. 
E) People work together as needed to get the job done. 
A) There is an absence of internal and external barriers. 
B) Team members become empowered. 
C) Permanence is a key requirement for boundaryless organizations. 
D) Teamwork and communication replace formal lines of authority. 
E) People work together as needed to get the job done.

Question 20

People who perform a technical service or provide special problem-solving expertise for other parts of the organization are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Personal staff. 
B) Functional staff. 
C) Vice presidential staff. 
D) Specialized staff. 
E) Chief executive staff. 
A) Personal staff. 
B) Functional staff. 
C) Vice presidential staff. 
D) Specialized staff. 
E) Chief executive staff.

Three common types of traditional organizational structures are functional,divisional,and matrix.

A divisional structure groups together people who work on the same product or process,serve similar customers,or work in the same geographic region.

Mechanistic designs are tight structures with a horizontal form.

An organization with narrow spans of control will have fewer managers and more subordinates per manager,whereas an organization with wide spans of control will have more managers and fewer subordinates per manager.

Workers in a matrix structure belong to at least two formal groups at the same time.These two groups are a group and a group.

When decision-making authority is dispersed by extensive delegation throughout all levels of management,the organization is decentralized.

What is the organizing function? How does it relate to the other management functions?

__________ is the level of coordination achieved among an organization's internal components.

A key assumption underlying __________ organizations is that empowered people working together without bureaucratic restrictions can accomplish great things.

The current trend in delegation is __________.

According the research findings of Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch,successful firms operating in certain environments had more organic designs,whereas successful firms operating in uncertain environments had more mechanistic designs.

Process structures group together jobs and activities that are part of the same processes.

The key to organizational success is finding the one best organization design to fit all problems and opportunities.

Boundaryless sourcing refers to the contracting of business functions to outside suppliers.

Customer structures are particularly appealing because they can best serve the special needs of different customer groups.

A project team is set up for a particular task or project and disbands once it is completed.

Positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels are often demonstrated for a company by drawing a special diagram.This diagram is called __________.

Explain the concepts of organization chart,formal structure,and informal structure.Why must a manager understand both the formal structure and the informal structure of an organization?

Which of the following is false about boundaryless organizations?

People who perform a technical service or provide special problem-solving expertise for other parts of the organization are called __________.

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

Filters

Exam 8: Organizational Structure and Design

Three common types of traditional organizational structures are functional,divisional,and matrix.

A divisional structure groups together people who work on the same product or process,serve similar customers,or work in the same geographic region.

Mechanistic designs are tight structures with a horizontal form.

An organization with narrow spans of control will have fewer managers and more subordinates per manager,whereas an organization with wide spans of control will have more managers and fewer subordinates per manager.

Workers in a matrix structure belong to at least two formal groups at the same time.These two groups are a __________ group and a __________ group.

When decision-making authority is dispersed by extensive delegation throughout all levels of management,the organization is decentralized.

What is the organizing function? How does it relate to the other management functions?

__________ is the level of coordination achieved among an organization's internal components.

A key assumption underlying __________ organizations is that empowered people working together without bureaucratic restrictions can accomplish great things.

The current trend in delegation is __________.

According the research findings of Paul Lawrence and Jay Lorsch,successful firms operating in certain environments had more organic designs,whereas successful firms operating in uncertain environments had more mechanistic designs.

Process structures group together jobs and activities that are part of the same processes.

The key to organizational success is finding the one best organization design to fit all problems and opportunities.

Boundaryless sourcing refers to the contracting of business functions to outside suppliers.

Customer structures are particularly appealing because they can best serve the special needs of different customer groups.

A project team is set up for a particular task or project and disbands once it is completed.

Positions and job titles,lines of authority,and formal communication channels are often demonstrated for a company by drawing a special diagram.This diagram is called __________.

Explain the concepts of organization chart,formal structure,and informal structure.Why must a manager understand both the formal structure and the informal structure of an organization?

Which of the following is false about boundaryless organizations?

People who perform a technical service or provide special problem-solving expertise for other parts of the organization are called __________.

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

Filters

Workers in a matrix structure belong to at least two formal groups at the same time.These two groups are a group and a group.