Question 1

Organizations operating in highly scarce, dynamic, and complex environments fare best if under organic structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Proctor & Gamble departmentalizes by Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  function 
B)  process 
C)  geography 
D)  product 
E)  interest 
A)  function 
B)  process 
C)  geography 
D)  product 
E)  interest

Question 3

Research supports the notion that employees prefer centralized business structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the three common organizational designs: simple structure, bureaucracy, and matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

a) The simple structure is said to be ch

Question 5

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization 
B)  disempowerment 
C)  work specialization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  decentralization 
A)  centralization 
B)  disempowerment 
C)  work specialization 
D)  departmentalization 
E)  decentralization

Question 6

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree to which it can support growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity 
B)  qualifications 
C)  potential 
D)  capability 
E)  permeability 
A)  capacity 
B)  qualifications 
C)  potential 
D)  capability 
E)  permeability

Question 7

You are interested in explaining the different types of organizational designs to students of basic management. These students need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each structure as well as the structure's characteristics.
-The structure that combines functional and product departmentalization is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  team structure 
E)  organizational pyramid 
A)  matrix structure 
B)  simple structure 
C)  bureaucracy 
D)  team structure 
E)  organizational pyramid

Question 8

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the confusion it creates 
B)  its propensity to foster power struggles 
C)  the stress it places on individuals 
D)  increasing employee insecurity 
E)  the constant predictability 
A)  the confusion it creates 
B)  its propensity to foster power struggles 
C)  the stress it places on individuals 
D)  increasing employee insecurity 
E)  the constant predictability

Question 9

Consultants Exceptional (CE) has hired you to develop training materials for their consultants. Your first assignment is to develop a training program that helps their consultants to analyze and understand the organizational structure of the company that they are assisting. CE believes that in order to adequately evaluate and understand a client company, consultants need to understand the basic organizational structure of the company. Consultants are then able to recommend actions and changes based on the company's structure.
-________ is addressed by asking the question "On what basis are jobs grouped together?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Work specialization 
C)  Centralization and decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Matrix restructuring 
A)  Departmentalization 
B)  Work specialization 
C)  Centralization and decentralization 
D)  Formalization 
E)  Matrix restructuring

Question 10

The innovation strategy is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unorthodox structures 
B)  a mixture of loose and tight properties 
C)  low specialization and low formalization 
D)  high technology 
E)  simple structure 
A)  unorthodox structures 
B)  a mixture of loose and tight properties 
C)  low specialization and low formalization 
D)  high technology 
E)  simple structure

Organizations operating in highly scarce, dynamic, and complex environments fare best if under organic structures.

Proctor & Gamble departmentalizes by Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

Research supports the notion that employees prefer centralized business structures.

Describe the three common organizational designs: simple structure, bureaucracy, and matrix structure.

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is within an organization.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree to which it can support growth.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the matrix structure?

The innovation strategy is characterized by ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Basic Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Basic Approaches to Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 15: Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizations operating in highly scarce, dynamic, and complex environments fare best if under organic structures.

Proctor & Gamble departmentalizes by Tide, Pampers, Charmin, and Pringles. This is an example of departmentalization by ________.

Research supports the notion that employees prefer centralized business structures.

Describe the three common organizational designs: simple structure, bureaucracy, and matrix structure.

The more that lower-level personnel provide input or are actually given the discretion to make decisions, the more ________ there is within an organization.

The ________ of an environment refers to the degree to which it can support growth.

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the matrix structure?

The innovation strategy is characterized by ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Basic Motivation Concepts

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Basic Approaches to Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters