Question 1

When properly implemented,advanced technologies often call for

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A) less enriched jobs. 
B) less tall structures. 
C) less communication. 
D) less financial commitment. 
E) less teamwork. 
A) less enriched jobs. 
B) less tall structures. 
C) less communication. 
D) less financial commitment. 
E) less teamwork.

Question 2

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concept of resource dependence shows how organizations are totally at the mercy of their environments.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

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A) A newsprint manufacturer owns a forestry company. 
B) Zeke is on the boards of directors of an oil exploration company and a gasoline retailer. 
C) A steel company removes two levels from its organizational hierarchy. 
D) An automobile company introduces computer aided design. 
E) Two banks agree to merge. 
A) A newsprint manufacturer owns a forestry company. 
B) Zeke is on the boards of directors of an oil exploration company and a gasoline retailer. 
C) A steel company removes two levels from its organizational hierarchy. 
D) An automobile company introduces computer aided design. 
E) Two banks agree to merge.

Question 5

According to Perrow,technologies should function best under mechanistic structures.

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The answer of According to Perrow,technologies should function best under...

Question 6

Describe Thompson's three classifications of technology in order of increasing interdependence.Identify the type of interdependence under which each technology operates.Finally,summarize the expected relationships between technology and structure based on Thompson's work.

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In order of increasing interdependence,t

Question 7

Almost all strategic alliances fail.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which is the best example of sequential interdependence?

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A) The ties between branches offices of a bank 
B) A hockey team 
C) An automobile assembly line 
D) Any technology that requires a highly organic structure 
E) The ties between branch outlets of a retail store 
A) The ties between branches offices of a bank 
B) A hockey team 
C) An automobile assembly line 
D) Any technology that requires a highly organic structure 
E) The ties between branch outlets of a retail store

Question 9

Information technology determines organizational structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Copying another firm's management practices is an example of which strategic response?

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A) Vertical integration 
B) Establishment of legitimacy 
C) Strategic alliance 
D) Interlocking directorate 
E) Acquisition 
A) Vertical integration 
B) Establishment of legitimacy 
C) Strategic alliance 
D) Interlocking directorate 
E) Acquisition

Question 11

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

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A) Imitate management practices that other firms have institutionalized 
B) Do good deeds in the community 
C) Associate with higher status individuals or organizations 
D) Make very visible responses to social trends and legal legislation 
E) Engage in corporate philanthropy and various charity activities. 
A) Imitate management practices that other firms have institutionalized 
B) Do good deeds in the community 
C) Associate with higher status individuals or organizations 
D) Make very visible responses to social trends and legal legislation 
E) Engage in corporate philanthropy and various charity activities.

Question 12

The conditions for an interlocking directorate exist when one director serves on .

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The answer of The conditions for an interlocking directorate exist...

Question 13

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following does Woodward's unit technology incorporate aspects of?

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A) Perrow's craft technology and Thompson's intensive technology 
B) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies and Thompson's intensive technology 
C) Perrow's engineering technology and Thompson's intensive technology 
D) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies 
E) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies and Thompson's long-linked technology 
A) Perrow's craft technology and Thompson's intensive technology 
B) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies and Thompson's intensive technology 
C) Perrow's engineering technology and Thompson's intensive technology 
D) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies 
E) Perrow's craft and engineering technologies and Thompson's long-linked technology

Question 15

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technologies successfully rely on mechanistic structures?

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A) Mass and process 
B) Unit 
C) Mass 
D) Process and unit 
E) Process 
A) Mass and process 
B) Unit 
C) Mass 
D) Process and unit 
E) Process

Question 16

Which is the correct ordering of Perrow's four technological classifications from most routine to least routine?

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A) Routine,non-routine,engineering,craft 
B) Routine,non-routine,craft,engineering 
C) Routine,craft,engineering,non-routine 
D) Routine,engineering,craft,non-routine 
E) Routine,engineering,non-routine,craft 
A) Routine,non-routine,engineering,craft 
B) Routine,non-routine,craft,engineering 
C) Routine,craft,engineering,non-routine 
D) Routine,engineering,craft,non-routine 
E) Routine,engineering,non-routine,craft

Question 17

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

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A) To increase environmental uncertainty 
B) To reduce resource dependence 
C) To obtain a flatter structure 
D) To reduce differentiation 
E) To reduce competition 
A) To increase environmental uncertainty 
B) To reduce resource dependence 
C) To obtain a flatter structure 
D) To reduce differentiation 
E) To reduce competition

Question 18

What is a joint venture?

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A) Two or more organizations decide to become one organization. 
B) Two or more organizations form an alliance in the creation of a new organizational entity. 
C) Two or more organizations have members who serve on each other's board of directors. 
D) One organization takes control of the sources of another organization's supply and distribution. 
E) Two or more organizations form an alliance to compete against other organizations. 
A) Two or more organizations decide to become one organization. 
B) Two or more organizations form an alliance in the creation of a new organizational entity. 
C) Two or more organizations have members who serve on each other's board of directors. 
D) One organization takes control of the sources of another organization's supply and distribution. 
E) Two or more organizations form an alliance to compete against other organizations.

Question 19

When it comes to strategic alliances,

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A) most of them are successful. 
B) most of them fail. 
C) almost half of them fail. 
D) about 90 percent of them are a success. 
E) only about 10 percent of them are a success. 
A) most of them are successful. 
B) most of them fail. 
C) almost half of them fail. 
D) about 90 percent of them are a success. 
E) only about 10 percent of them are a success.

Question 20

Parties or organizations other than direct competitors that have some vested interest in how an organization is managed are called .

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The answer of Parties or organizations other than direct competitors...

When properly implemented,advanced technologies often call for

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

The concept of resource dependence shows how organizations are totally at the mercy of their environments.

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

According to Perrow,technologies should function best under mechanistic structures.

Describe Thompson's three classifications of technology in order of increasing interdependence.Identify the type of interdependence under which each technology operates.Finally,summarize the expected relationships between technology and structure based on Thompson's work.

Almost all strategic alliances fail.

Which is the best example of sequential interdependence?

Information technology determines organizational structure.

Copying another firm's management practices is an example of which strategic response?

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

The conditions for an interlocking directorate exist when one director serves on .

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

Which of the following does Woodward's unit technology incorporate aspects of?

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technologies successfully rely on mechanistic structures?

Which is the correct ordering of Perrow's four technological classifications from most routine to least routine?

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

What is a joint venture?

When it comes to strategic alliances,

Parties or organizations other than direct competitors that have some vested interest in how an organization is managed are called .

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Values, attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

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Communication

Decision Making

Power, politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

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Exam 15: Environment,strategy,and Technology

When properly implemented,advanced technologies often call for

A merger between two organizations is a good example of a strategic alliance.

The concept of resource dependence shows how organizations are totally at the mercy of their environments.

Which of the following is an example of vertical integration?

According to Perrow,technologies should function best under mechanistic structures.

Describe Thompson's three classifications of technology in order of increasing interdependence.Identify the type of interdependence under which each technology operates.Finally,summarize the expected relationships between technology and structure based on Thompson's work.

Almost all strategic alliances fail.

Which is the best example of sequential interdependence?

Information technology determines organizational structure.

Copying another firm's management practices is an example of which strategic response?

What is the most common way of achieving legitimacy?

The conditions for an interlocking directorate exist when one director serves on .

The most common way of achieving legitimacy is to be seen as doing good deeds in the community.

Which of the following does Woodward's unit technology incorporate aspects of?

According to Joan Woodward's findings,which technologies successfully rely on mechanistic structures?

Which is the correct ordering of Perrow's four technological classifications from most routine to least routine?

What strategic reason might prompt an organization in one industry to acquire a firm in a completely different industry?

What is a joint venture?

When it comes to strategic alliances,

Parties or organizations other than direct competitors that have some vested interest in how an organization is managed are called .

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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