Question 1

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing horizontal or vertical complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Downsizing is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the intentional reduction in workforce size to shrink the organization. 
B) the intentional reduction in workforce size to improve efficiency. 
C) the intentional reduction in management positions to improve profitability. 
D) the intentional reduction in vertical scale of an organizational structure. 
E) layoffs to reduce debt during a recession. 
A) the intentional reduction in workforce size to shrink the organization. 
B) the intentional reduction in workforce size to improve efficiency. 
C) the intentional reduction in management positions to improve profitability. 
D) the intentional reduction in vertical scale of an organizational structure. 
E) layoffs to reduce debt during a recession.

Question 4

Innovations have life cycles and organizational have to correspond to these cycles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Innovations have life cycles and organizational have...

Question 5

Under functional departmentation,all the chemists employed by the organization will likely be in the same department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Functional structures tends to be rather

Accepted Answer

A) tall. 
B) flat. 
C) organic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) ineffective. 
A) tall. 
B) flat. 
C) organic. 
D) mechanistic. 
E) ineffective.

Question 7

Although Cyclops Limited had several functions located only at world headquarters,sales and production were located in several geographic regions.This form of departmentation is called .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although Cyclops Limited had several functions located...

Question 8

In ascending order of elaboration,three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces,liaison roles,and full-time integrators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Accepted Answer

Holding size constant,taller structures

Question 10

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to...

Question 11

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal,it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

An organic organization would not tend to be

Accepted Answer

A) decentralized. 
B) flat. 
C) bureaucratic. 
D) flexible. 
E) informal. 
A) decentralized. 
B) flat. 
C) bureaucratic. 
D) flexible. 
E) informal.

Question 13

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more autonomously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rules,regulations,and procedures denote an organization that is very

Accepted Answer

A) complex. 
B) formal. 
C) organic. 
D) flat. 
E) small. 
A) complex. 
B) formal. 
C) organic. 
D) flat. 
E) small.

Question 15

Which of the following accurately describes a boundaryless organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Various functions are coordinated by market mechanisms. 
B) Skills,costs,and access to markets are shared with other organizations. 
C) Non-core activities are outsourced to specialists and suppliers. 
D) It is made up of layers of teams. 
E) All of the above 
A) Various functions are coordinated by market mechanisms. 
B) Skills,costs,and access to markets are shared with other organizations. 
C) Non-core activities are outsourced to specialists and suppliers. 
D) It is made up of layers of teams. 
E) All of the above

Question 16

Functional departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Layoffs are the only method used to reduce the size of the workforce during downsizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A mechanistic organization would not tend to be highly

Accepted Answer

A) organic. 
B) centralized. 
C) formalized. 
D) bureaucratic. 
E) specialized. 
A) organic. 
B) centralized. 
C) formalized. 
D) bureaucratic. 
E) specialized.

Question 19

Each partner in a modular organization contributes only to its area of core competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized,they mean that

Accepted Answer

A) the organization is located in a single geographic location. 
B) the managers in the organization form a highly cohesive group. 
C) decision-making power is localized in a particular part of the organization. 
D) all or almost all of the members of the organization know each other. 
E) the organization uses empowerment and wide spans of control to coordinate work processes. 
A) the organization is located in a single geographic location. 
B) the managers in the organization form a highly cohesive group. 
C) decision-making power is localized in a particular part of the organization. 
D) all or almost all of the members of the organization know each other. 
E) the organization uses empowerment and wide spans of control to coordinate work processes.

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing horizontal or vertical complexity.

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Downsizing is defined as

Innovations have life cycles and organizational have to correspond to these cycles.

Under functional departmentation,all the chemists employed by the organization will likely be in the same department.

Functional structures tends to be rather

Although Cyclops Limited had several functions located only at world headquarters,sales and production were located in several geographic regions.This form of departmentation is called .

In ascending order of elaboration,three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces,liaison roles,and full-time integrators.

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal,it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

An organic organization would not tend to be

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more autonomously.

Rules,regulations,and procedures denote an organization that is very

Which of the following accurately describes a boundaryless organization?

Functional departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

Layoffs are the only method used to reduce the size of the workforce during downsizing.

A mechanistic organization would not tend to be highly

Each partner in a modular organization contributes only to its area of core competencies.

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized,they mean that

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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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing horizontal or vertical complexity.

Formalization is inversely related to organizational size.

Downsizing is defined as

Innovations have life cycles and organizational have to correspond to these cycles.

Under functional departmentation,all the chemists employed by the organization will likely be in the same department.

Functional structures tends to be rather

Although Cyclops Limited had several functions located only at world headquarters,sales and production were located in several geographic regions.This form of departmentation is called .

In ascending order of elaboration,three methods of achieving integration include the use of task forces,liaison roles,and full-time integrators.

Explain the relationship between "span of control" and "tall versus flat" structures.At what level of the management hierarchy is the span of control likely to be largest? Why?

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more

An organization has one production unit.Other factors equal,it probably relies on ________ departmentation.

An organic organization would not tend to be

Under high differentiation,various organizational units tend to operate more autonomously.

Rules,regulations,and procedures denote an organization that is very

Which of the following accurately describes a boundaryless organization?

Functional departments tend to be rather mechanistic.

Layoffs are the only method used to reduce the size of the workforce during downsizing.

A mechanistic organization would not tend to be highly

Each partner in a modular organization contributes only to its area of core competencies.

When organizational behaviour experts describe an organization as highly centralized,they mean that

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

Filters