Question 1

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the Lawrence and Lorsch study,the most successful container manufacturing firms adopted mechanistic structures because

Accepted Answer

A) their managers felt that this was the most sensible way to deal with an uncertain environment and high differentiation. 
B) organic structures were too costly to implement. 
C) they faced a fairly certain environment and were fairly undifferentiated. 
D) decision-making power was already decentralized to be where the appropriate knowledge existed. 
E) they utilized non-routine and intensive technologies. 
A) their managers felt that this was the most sensible way to deal with an uncertain environment and high differentiation. 
B) organic structures were too costly to implement. 
C) they faced a fairly certain environment and were fairly undifferentiated. 
D) decision-making power was already decentralized to be where the appropriate knowledge existed. 
E) they utilized non-routine and intensive technologies.

Question 3

Strategy formulation follows directly from

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A) the objective environment. 
B) strategy implementation. 
C) the perceived environment. 
D) managerial experience and personality. 
E) organizational effectiveness. 
A) the objective environment. 
B) strategy implementation. 
C) the perceived environment. 
D) managerial experience and personality. 
E) organizational effectiveness.

Question 4

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Advanced manufacturing technologies call for simpler jobs and taller structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Much of the impact that the has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of the impact that the has...

Question 7

The Lawrence and Lorsch study is important because

Accepted Answer

A) it proved that mechanistic structures are superior to organic structures. 
B) it proved that organic structures are superior to mechanistic structures. 
C) it demonstrated a close connection between environment,structure,and effectiveness. 
D) it demonstrated a close connection between human relations and physical technology. 
E) it demonstrated how structure generally determines strategy. 
A) it proved that mechanistic structures are superior to organic structures. 
B) it proved that organic structures are superior to mechanistic structures. 
C) it demonstrated a close connection between environment,structure,and effectiveness. 
D) it demonstrated a close connection between human relations and physical technology. 
E) it demonstrated how structure generally determines strategy.

Question 8

Mediating technologies operate under pooled interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The impact that the environment has on organizations is direct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following technologies is characterized by many exceptions which are easy to analyze?

Accepted Answer

A) Non-routine technology 
B) Engineering technology 
C) Craft technology 
D) Routine technology 
E) Intensive 
A) Non-routine technology 
B) Engineering technology 
C) Craft technology 
D) Routine technology 
E) Intensive

Question 11

An interlocking directorate exists when one person serves on two or more boards of directors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a joint venture an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Vertical integration 
B) Merger 
C) Acquisition 
D) Strategic alliance 
E) Interlocking directorate 
A) Vertical integration 
B) Merger 
C) Acquisition 
D) Strategic alliance 
E) Interlocking directorate

Question 13

Vertical integration refers to good communication between the levels of an organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce dependence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce...

Question 15

I'm on the board of directors of Vulcan Inc.,and you are on the board of directors of Zeus Ltd.What are the minimum conditions to claim that an interlock of directors exists here?

Accepted Answer

A) Vulcan and Zeus are in the same industry. 
B) You are also on the Vulcan board,and I am also on the Zeus board. 
C) You and I are very good friends. 
D) You are also on the Vulcan board. 
E) You also own shares in Vulcan Inc. 
A) Vulcan and Zeus are in the same industry. 
B) You are also on the Vulcan board,and I am also on the Zeus board. 
C) You and I are very good friends. 
D) You are also on the Vulcan board. 
E) You also own shares in Vulcan Inc.

Question 16

Other things equal,which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

Accepted Answer

A) Complex and dynamic 
B) Simple and dynamic 
C) Complex and static 
D) Simple and static 
E) Static and dynamic 
A) Complex and dynamic 
B) Simple and dynamic 
C) Complex and static 
D) Simple and static 
E) Static and dynamic

Question 17

According to Joan Woodward's research,mass production technologies were most effective under organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Joan Woodward's research,mass production technologies...

Question 18

What are Perrow's four technological classifications in order from most routine to least routine? Summarize the main relationships between technology and structure identified by Perrow.

Accepted Answer

In order of routineness,the four technol

Question 19

Which technology poses the greatest problems of coordination,communication,and decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A) Long-linked 
B) Mass 
C) Intensive 
D) Mediating 
E) Vertical 
A) Long-linked 
B) Mass 
C) Intensive 
D) Mediating 
E) Vertical

Question 20

Because advanced information technology is so it can lead either to a more or a less centralized organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because advanced information technology is so it...

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

In the Lawrence and Lorsch study,the most successful container manufacturing firms adopted mechanistic structures because

Strategy formulation follows directly from

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Advanced manufacturing technologies call for simpler jobs and taller structures.

Much of the impact that the has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

The Lawrence and Lorsch study is important because

Mediating technologies operate under pooled interdependence.

The impact that the environment has on organizations is direct.

Which of the following technologies is characterized by many exceptions which are easy to analyze?

An interlocking directorate exists when one person serves on two or more boards of directors.

What is a joint venture an example of?

Vertical integration refers to good communication between the levels of an organizational hierarchy.

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce dependence.

I'm on the board of directors of Vulcan Inc.,and you are on the board of directors of Zeus Ltd.What are the minimum conditions to claim that an interlock of directors exists here?

Other things equal,which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

According to Joan Woodward's research,mass production technologies were most effective under organizational structures.

What are Perrow's four technological classifications in order from most routine to least routine? Summarize the main relationships between technology and structure identified by Perrow.

Which technology poses the greatest problems of coordination,communication,and decision-making?

Because advanced information technology is so it can lead either to a more or a less centralized organization.

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Exam 15: Environment,strategy,and Technology

The most uncertain environments are complex and dynamic.

In the Lawrence and Lorsch study,the most successful container manufacturing firms adopted mechanistic structures because

Strategy formulation follows directly from

Major oil companies are highly vertically integrated.

Advanced manufacturing technologies call for simpler jobs and taller structures.

Much of the impact that the has on organizations is indirect rather than direct.

The Lawrence and Lorsch study is important because

Mediating technologies operate under pooled interdependence.

The impact that the environment has on organizations is direct.

Which of the following technologies is characterized by many exceptions which are easy to analyze?

An interlocking directorate exists when one person serves on two or more boards of directors.

What is a joint venture an example of?

Vertical integration refers to good communication between the levels of an organizational hierarchy.

Organizations often use vertical integration to reduce dependence.

I'm on the board of directors of Vulcan Inc.,and you are on the board of directors of Zeus Ltd.What are the minimum conditions to claim that an interlock of directors exists here?

Other things equal,which of the following organizational environments is most uncertain?

According to Joan Woodward's research,mass production technologies were most effective under organizational structures.

What are Perrow's four technological classifications in order from most routine to least routine? Summarize the main relationships between technology and structure identified by Perrow.

Which technology poses the greatest problems of coordination,communication,and decision-making?

Because advanced information technology is so it can lead either to a more or a less centralized 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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