Question 1

Where there is high formalization,there is (are)

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A) explicit job descriptions. 
B) few rules and regulations. 
C) a variety of tasks in progress. 
D) few personnel policies. 
E) job flexibility and freedom. 
A) explicit job descriptions. 
B) few rules and regulations. 
C) a variety of tasks in progress. 
D) few personnel policies. 
E) job flexibility and freedom.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of boundary spanning?

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A) a member of an R & D team who implements ideas from a production team 
B) prevents formal structures from becoming too rigid 
C) enhances organization and team creativity 
D) reduces coordination across groups 
E) an HR executive who frequently learns from the IT group 
A) a member of an R & D team who implements ideas from a production team 
B) prevents formal structures from becoming too rigid 
C) enhances organization and team creativity 
D) reduces coordination across groups 
E) an HR executive who frequently learns from the IT group

Question 3

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique,Origins,and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company.This is known as departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

A) osmosis. 
B) product. 
C) function. 
D) process. 
E) service. 
A) osmosis. 
B) product. 
C) function. 
D) process. 
E) service.

Question 4

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering,accounting,manufacturing,purchasing,and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

Accepted Answer

A) product. 
B) osmosis. 
C) function. 
D) service. 
E) process. 
A) product. 
B) osmosis. 
C) function. 
D) service. 
E) process.

Question 5

A manufacturing manager who organizes the plant by separating engineering,accounting,manufacturing,personnel,and purchasing into departments is practicing which type of departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

An organic structure is typically characterized by

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A) high complexity. 
B) low formalization. 
C) a limited-information network. 
D) little participation by lower-level members in decision making. 
E) no cross-functional teams. 
A) high complexity. 
B) low formalization. 
C) a limited-information network. 
D) little participation by lower-level members in decision making. 
E) no cross-functional teams.

Question 7

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Using examples,define and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix structure of organizational development.

Accepted Answer

- Definition-dual lines of authority; co

Question 9

Autonomy and formalization are inversely related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

SCENARIO 13-1 You are developing a training manual that will assist managers in designing an appropriate organizational structure for new organizations.You have included information and references for all of the key questions that managers need to answer.
-Refer to Scenario 13-1.The degree to which rules and regulations are used to direct employees and managers in their work is termed

Accepted Answer

A) chain of command. 
B) formalization. 
C) span of control. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) division of labour. 
A) chain of command. 
B) formalization. 
C) span of control. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) division of labour.

Question 11

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Accepted Answer

A) geographic 
B) customer 
C) process 
D) product 
E) market 
A) geographic 
B) customer 
C) process 
D) product 
E) market

Question 12

Widening the span of control can make the organization flatter and less bureaucratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority.This is an example of what kind of structure?

Accepted Answer

A) organic 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) bureaucratic 
E) hybrid 
A) organic 
B) simple 
C) matrix 
D) bureaucratic 
E) hybrid

Question 14

The characteristic underlying all bureaucracies is

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility. 
B) standardization. 
C) dual lines of authority. 
D) decentralization. 
E) low efficiencies. 
A) flexibility. 
B) standardization. 
C) dual lines of authority. 
D) decentralization. 
E) low efficiencies.

Question 15

Raghib just started working for a new organization,and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

Accepted Answer

A) peer pressure. 
B) organizational structure. 
C) chain of command. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) centralization. 
A) peer pressure. 
B) organizational structure. 
C) chain of command. 
D) departmentalization. 
E) centralization.

Question 16

SCENARIO 13-3 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.
-Refer to Scenario 13-3.You have just described a structure that is flat,has little formalization and is fast,flexible,and inexpensive to maintain.This is the

Accepted Answer

A) matrix structure. 
B) simple structure. 
C) bureaucracy. 
D) team structure. 
E) job enhancement structure. 
A) matrix structure. 
B) simple structure. 
C) bureaucracy. 
D) team structure. 
E) job enhancement structure.

Where there is high formalization,there is (are)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of boundary spanning?

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique,Origins,and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company.This is known as departmentalization by

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering,accounting,manufacturing,purchasing,and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

A manufacturing manager who organizes the plant by separating engineering,accounting,manufacturing,personnel,and purchasing into departments is practicing which type of departmentalization?

An organic structure is typically characterized by

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

Using examples,define and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix structure of organizational development.

Autonomy and formalization are inversely related.

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Widening the span of control can make the organization flatter and less bureaucratic.

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority.This is an example of what kind of structure?

The characteristic underlying all bureaucracies is

Raghib just started working for a new organization,and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

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Exam 13: Organizational Structure

Where there is high formalization,there is (are)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of boundary spanning?

Estee Lauder has a separate department for Clinique,Origins,and MAC such that each is operated as a separate company.This is known as departmentalization by

Bob works for a manufacturer that has separate departments for engineering,accounting,manufacturing,purchasing,and human resources.This is reflective of departmentalization by

A manufacturing manager who organizes the plant by separating engineering,accounting,manufacturing,personnel,and purchasing into departments is practicing which type of departmentalization?

An organic structure is typically characterized by

Mechanistic structures are high in formalization.

Using examples,define and describe the advantages and disadvantages of the matrix structure of organizational development.

Autonomy and formalization are inversely related.

Which type of departmentalization results in increased accountability for merchandise performance?

Widening the span of control can make the organization flatter and less bureaucratic.

Kara works for a company that has a flat organizational structure; authority is centralized in a single person who has a wide span of control and authority.This is an example of what kind of structure?

The characteristic underlying all bureaucracies is

Raghib just started working for a new organization,and he asked the person training him "To whom do I go if I have a problem?" Raghib wants to understand the company's

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Motivation in Action

Groups and Teamwork

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Change

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