Question 1

As increases,cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

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The answer of As increases,cause-and-effect relationships become less clear....

Question 2

Strategy always determines structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Woodward's research is considered to be a landmark in demonstrating which proposition?

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A) Technology must be tailored to the strategy the organization adopts to achieve its structural goals. 
B) Structure must be tailored to the strategy the organization adopts to achieve its technological goals. 
C) Strategy must be tailored to the structure the organization adopts to achieve its technological goals. 
D) Technology must be tailored to the structure the organization adopts to achieve its strategic goals. 
E) Structure must be tailored to the technology the organization adopts to achieve its strategic goals. 
A) Technology must be tailored to the strategy the organization adopts to achieve its structural goals. 
B) Structure must be tailored to the strategy the organization adopts to achieve its technological goals. 
C) Strategy must be tailored to the structure the organization adopts to achieve its technological goals. 
D) Technology must be tailored to the structure the organization adopts to achieve its strategic goals. 
E) Structure must be tailored to the technology the organization adopts to achieve its strategic goals.

Question 4

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technology has the smoothest production process and the most impersonal task requirements?

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A) Unit 
B) Mediating 
C) Process 
D) Mass 
E) Nonroutine 
A) Unit 
B) Mediating 
C) Process 
D) Mass 
E) Nonroutine

Question 5

The "two faces" of technology means that a given form of advanced information technology can have effects depending upon its application.

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The answer of The "two faces" of technology means that...

Question 6

Both uncertain environments and routine technologies call for more organic structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe five strategic responses designed to reduce environmental uncertainty or resource dependence.

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The five types of strategic responses ot

Question 8

Different parts of the organization rely on the same technologies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop .

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The answer of The development of an association with a...

Question 10

In terms of J.D.Thompson's classification,a taxi company is an example of interdependence.

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The answer of In terms of J.D.Thompson's classification,a taxi company...

Question 11

Vertical integration can reduce and increase risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an interlocking directorate?

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A) Jane and Sam are both directors of Ajax Company. 
B) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company,and Sam is on the board of Acme Company.Ajax and Acme are in the same industry. 
C) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company,and her husband,Sam,is on the board of Acme Company. 
D) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company and she owns shares in Acme Company. 
E) Jane is on the boards of Ajax Company and Acme Company. 
A) Jane and Sam are both directors of Ajax Company. 
B) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company,and Sam is on the board of Acme Company.Ajax and Acme are in the same industry. 
C) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company,and her husband,Sam,is on the board of Acme Company. 
D) Jane is on the board of Ajax Company and she owns shares in Acme Company. 
E) Jane is on the boards of Ajax Company and Acme Company.

Question 13

Joan Woodward's research showed that unit and process technologies called for organizational structures.

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The answer of Joan Woodward's research showed that unit and...

Question 14

According to James Thompson,long-linked technologies are less interdependent than intensive technologies and more interdependent than mediating technologies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss three environmental and strategic concerns that have stimulated the adoption of advanced office technology.

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The potential for labour savin

Question 16

Research on the environment,structure,and effectiveness has found that

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A) mature organizations and new ventures with a more mechanistic structure are most effective. 
B) mature organizations and new ventures with a more organic structure are most effective. 
C) mature organizations with a more organic structure,and new ventures with a more mechanistic structure are most effective. 
D) mature organizations with a more mechanistic structure,and new ventures with a more organic structure are most effective. 
E) mature organizations with a more organic structure,and new ventures with a either a mechanistic or organic structure are most effective, 
A) mature organizations and new ventures with a more mechanistic structure are most effective. 
B) mature organizations and new ventures with a more organic structure are most effective. 
C) mature organizations with a more organic structure,and new ventures with a more mechanistic structure are most effective. 
D) mature organizations with a more mechanistic structure,and new ventures with a more organic structure are most effective. 
E) mature organizations with a more organic structure,and new ventures with a either a mechanistic or organic structure are most effective,

Question 17

The Wimpole Corporation hopes to reduce the development time for its new products.To do this,it might consider adopting a taller,less organic structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

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It begins with the objective organizatio

Question 19

As defined and described in the text,interest groups do not

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A) exist within an organization's environment. 
B) exist within an organization. 
C) make competing demands on an organization. 
D) have different criteria for evaluating organizational effectiveness. 
E) have some vested interest in how an organization is managed. 
A) exist within an organization's environment. 
B) exist within an organization. 
C) make competing demands on an organization. 
D) have different criteria for evaluating organizational effectiveness. 
E) have some vested interest in how an organization is managed.

Question 20

Advanced information technology has the capacity to ________ an organization.

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A) centralize 
B) decentralize 
C) centralize or decentralize 
D) neither centralize nor decentralize 
E) reduce the need for integration in 
A) centralize 
B) decentralize 
C) centralize or decentralize 
D) neither centralize nor decentralize 
E) reduce the need for integration in

As increases,cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

Strategy always determines structure.

Woodward's research is considered to be a landmark in demonstrating which proposition?

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technology has the smoothest production process and the most impersonal task requirements?

The "two faces" of technology means that a given form of advanced information technology can have effects depending upon its application.

Both uncertain environments and routine technologies call for more organic structures.

Describe five strategic responses designed to reduce environmental uncertainty or resource dependence.

Different parts of the organization rely on the same technologies.

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop .

In terms of J.D.Thompson's classification,a taxi company is an example of interdependence.

Vertical integration can reduce and increase risk.

Which of the following is an example of an interlocking directorate?

Joan Woodward's research showed that unit and process technologies called for organizational structures.

According to James Thompson,long-linked technologies are less interdependent than intensive technologies and more interdependent than mediating technologies.

Discuss three environmental and strategic concerns that have stimulated the adoption of advanced office technology.

Research on the environment,structure,and effectiveness has found that

The Wimpole Corporation hopes to reduce the development time for its new products.To do this,it might consider adopting a taller,less organic structure.

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

As defined and described in the text,interest groups do not

Advanced information technology has the capacity to ________ an organization.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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Exam 15: Environment,strategy,and Technology

As increases,cause-and-effect relationships become less clear.

Strategy always determines structure.

Woodward's research is considered to be a landmark in demonstrating which proposition?

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technology has the smoothest production process and the most impersonal task requirements?

The "two faces" of technology means that a given form of advanced information technology can have effects depending upon its application.

Both uncertain environments and routine technologies call for more organic structures.

Describe five strategic responses designed to reduce environmental uncertainty or resource dependence.

Different parts of the organization rely on the same technologies.

The development of an association with a higher status organization is a good way for an organization to develop .

In terms of J.D.Thompson's classification,a taxi company is an example of interdependence.

Vertical integration can reduce and increase risk.

Which of the following is an example of an interlocking directorate?

Joan Woodward's research showed that unit and process technologies called for organizational structures.

According to James Thompson,long-linked technologies are less interdependent than intensive technologies and more interdependent than mediating technologies.

Discuss three environmental and strategic concerns that have stimulated the adoption of advanced office technology.

Research on the environment,structure,and effectiveness has found that

The Wimpole Corporation hopes to reduce the development time for its new products.To do this,it might consider adopting a taller,less organic structure.

Discuss the nature of the relationship between environment and strategy.Be sure to describe each step in the process.

As defined and described in the text,interest groups do not

Advanced information technology has the capacity to ________ an organization.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, attribution, and Diversity

Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

Filters