Question 1

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) organic 
C) closed 
D) mechanistic 
E) formal 
A) open 
B) organic 
C) closed 
D) mechanistic 
E) formal D

Question 3

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing

Accepted Answer

A) horizontal complexity. 
B) vertical complexity. 
C) horizontal or vertical complexity. 
D) span of control. 
E) formalization. 
A) horizontal complexity. 
B) vertical complexity. 
C) horizontal or vertical complexity. 
D) span of control. 
E) formalization. C

Question 4

Outsourcing is a key characteristic of what type of organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Organic organization 
B) Network organization 
C) Virtual organization 
D) Boundaryless organization 
E) Modular organization 
A) Organic organization 
B) Network organization 
C) Virtual organization 
D) Boundaryless organization 
E) Modular organization

Question 5

When work tasks are routine,coordination of labour through ________ often substitutes for direct supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) standardization of work processes 
B) small spans of control 
C) differentiation 
D) vertical division 
E) integrators 
A) standardization of work processes 
B) small spans of control 
C) differentiation 
D) vertical division 
E) integrators

Question 6

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

Accepted Answer

Differentiation is the tendency for mana

Question 8

Downsizing occurs proportionally in all parts of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations,modular organizations,and boundaryless organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Accepted Answer

Virtual organizations consist of a netwo

Question 11

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is

Accepted Answer

A) differentiated. 
B) integrated. 
C) organized. 
D) coordinated. 
E) departmentalized. 
A) differentiated. 
B) integrated. 
C) organized. 
D) coordinated. 
E) departmentalized.

Question 12

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,tight control,and bureaucracy are associated with structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,tight control,and bureaucracy...

Question 13

Employees of an organization with a matrix structure may be trying to please two different superiors at the same time and experience an inter-role conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ambidexterity provides great pressure for differentiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules,often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) Centralization 
B) Formalization 
C) Complexity 
D) Span of control 
E) Differentiation 
A) Centralization 
B) Formalization 
C) Complexity 
D) Span of control 
E) Differentiation

Question 16

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When carefully and properly implemented,downsizing can have positive consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

.Holding total organization size constant,organizations have larger spans of control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of .Holding total organization size constant,organizations have larger...

Question 19

The larger the span,the less potential there is for coordination by direct

Accepted Answer

The answer of The larger the span,the less potential there...

Question 20

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing

Outsourcing is a key characteristic of what type of organization?

When work tasks are routine,coordination of labour through ________ often substitutes for direct supervision.

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

Downsizing occurs proportionally in all parts of an organization.

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations,modular organizations,and boundaryless organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,tight control,and bureaucracy are associated with structures.

Employees of an organization with a matrix structure may be trying to please two different superiors at the same time and experience an inter-role conflict.

Ambidexterity provides great pressure for differentiation.

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules,often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

When carefully and properly implemented,downsizing can have positive consequences.

.Holding total organization size constant,organizations have larger spans of control.

The larger the span,the less potential there is for coordination by direct

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

Exploration requires a more mechanistic approach,while exploitation requires a more organic structure.

The book states that there is general agreement among experts that exploitation and its focus on extracting value from existing competencies requires a more ________ structure.

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing

Outsourcing is a key characteristic of what type of organization?

When work tasks are routine,coordination of labour through ________ often substitutes for direct supervision.

Differentiation is defined as the number of different products or services offered by a firm.

Define differentiation as it relates to the division of labour.What is the connection between differentiation and integration?

Downsizing occurs proportionally in all parts of an organization.

Flatter structures push decision-making powers downward in the organization.

Describe the main characteristics of virtual organizations,modular organizations,and boundaryless organizations.How do they differ from each other?

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is

Speaking broadly,terms such as formalization,centralization,tight control,and bureaucracy are associated with structures.

Employees of an organization with a matrix structure may be trying to please two different superiors at the same time and experience an inter-role conflict.

Ambidexterity provides great pressure for differentiation.

Employees sometimes resist employers by "working to rule." This means that they stick to the exact letter of work rules,often slowing their work considerably.Which structural characteristic are employees using to their advantage?

Mutual adjustment relies upon formal communication and written rules to coordinate tasks.

When carefully and properly implemented,downsizing can have positive consequences.

.Holding total organization size constant,organizations have larger spans of control.

The larger the span,the less potential there is for coordination by direct

The matrix departmentation method means that employees are members of both a functional department and a special product team.

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

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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