Question 1

The video game industry is a good example of

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A) modular organizations. 
B) boundaryless organizations. 
C) matrix organizations. 
D) ambidextrous organizations. 
E) network organizations. 
A) modular organizations. 
B) boundaryless organizations. 
C) matrix organizations. 
D) ambidextrous organizations. 
E) network organizations.

Question 2

A(n)________ organization is one that can simultaneously exploit current competencies and explore emerging opportunities.

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A) network 
B) virutal 
C) ambidextrous 
D) modular 
E) boundaryless 
A) network 
B) virutal 
C) ambidextrous 
D) modular 
E) boundaryless

Question 3

Discuss three symptoms of structural problems in organizations.

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Six symptoms of structural problems are

Question 4

What kind of organization removes vertical,horizontal,and external barriers?

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A) Virtual 
B) Network 
C) Modular 
D) Ambidextrous 
E) Boundaryless 
A) Virtual 
B) Network 
C) Modular 
D) Ambidextrous 
E) Boundaryless

Question 5

Which of the following is not a common problem of downsizing?

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A) The loss of flexibility resulting from downsizing and the transition to a more organic form 
B) The loss of flexibility resulting from downsizing and the transition to mechanistic form 
C) Reduction in employee motivation 
D) Low employee morale 
E) Distrust of management 
A) The loss of flexibility resulting from downsizing and the transition to a more organic form 
B) The loss of flexibility resulting from downsizing and the transition to mechanistic form 
C) Reduction in employee motivation 
D) Low employee morale 
E) Distrust of management

Question 6

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a boundaryless organization,the vertical hierarchy is flattened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because formalization through strict,impersonal rules may lead members to adopt the minimum acceptable level of performance,it is evident that

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A) mechanistic structures have their liabilities. 
B) bureaucracy is not always inefficient. 
C) direct supervision is the best method of coordinating labour. 
D) organic structures are better for most organizations. 
E) taller structures are better than flatter ones. 
A) mechanistic structures have their liabilities. 
B) bureaucracy is not always inefficient. 
C) direct supervision is the best method of coordinating labour. 
D) organic structures are better for most organizations. 
E) taller structures are better than flatter ones.

Question 11

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

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A) Mutual adjustment 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Standardization of skills 
E) Standardization of inputs 
A) Mutual adjustment 
B) Standardization of work processes 
C) Standardization of outputs 
D) Standardization of skills 
E) Standardization of inputs

Question 12

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

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A) A vertical dimension and a departmental dimension 
B) A vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension 
C) A differentiated dimension and a horizontal dimension 
D) A differentiated dimension and an integrated dimension 
E) A departmental dimension and a horizontal dimension 
A) A vertical dimension and a departmental dimension 
B) A vertical dimension and a horizontal dimension 
C) A differentiated dimension and a horizontal dimension 
D) A differentiated dimension and an integrated dimension 
E) A departmental dimension and a horizontal dimension

Question 14

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing vertical but not horizontal complexity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Structure can and should change over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Structure broadly refers to how an organization's individuals and groups are or organized to accomplish work.

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The answer of Structure broadly refers to how an organization's...

Question 17

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor .

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The answer of The negative effects of downsizing are primarily...

Question 18

Researchers have been learning that the most successful structure for achieving ambidexterity was one in which an innovative unit maintained its own ________,structure,and processes and at the same time was ________ with the organization by senior management.

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A) culture; integrated 
B) brand identity; integrated 
C) separate distribution; integrated 
D) financing; in conflict 
E) culture; differentiated 
A) culture; integrated 
B) brand identity; integrated 
C) separate distribution; integrated 
D) financing; in conflict 
E) culture; differentiated

Question 19

Discuss five basic ways to coordinate divided labour in an organization.

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Direct supervision,standardiza

The video game industry is a good example of

A(n)________ organization is one that can simultaneously exploit current competencies and explore emerging opportunities.

Discuss three symptoms of structural problems in organizations.

What kind of organization removes vertical,horizontal,and external barriers?

Which of the following is not a common problem of downsizing?

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

In a boundaryless organization,the vertical hierarchy is flattened.

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Because formalization through strict,impersonal rules may lead members to adopt the minimum acceptable level of performance,it is evident that

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor management.

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing vertical but not horizontal complexity.

Structure can and should change over time.

Structure broadly refers to how an organization's individuals and groups are or organized to accomplish work.

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor .

Researchers have been learning that the most successful structure for achieving ambidexterity was one in which an innovative unit maintained its own ,structure,and processes and at the same time was with the organization by senior management.

Discuss five basic ways to coordinate divided labour in 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

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

The video game industry is a good example of

A(n)________ organization is one that can simultaneously exploit current competencies and explore emerging opportunities.

Discuss three symptoms of structural problems in organizations.

What kind of organization removes vertical,horizontal,and external barriers?

Which of the following is not a common problem of downsizing?

Rules,regulations,and procedures are clear examples of the organizational structure characteristic called complexity.

Ambidexterity has been associated with superior innovation but shorter survival.

In a boundaryless organization,the vertical hierarchy is flattened.

Very complex tasks dictate high formalization.

Because formalization through strict,impersonal rules may lead members to adopt the minimum acceptable level of performance,it is evident that

What does an automobile assembly line provide a good example of?

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor management.

What are the two basic dimensions of the division of labour?

Downsizing is often accompanied by reducing vertical but not horizontal complexity.

Structure can and should change over time.

Structure broadly refers to how an organization's individuals and groups are or organized to accomplish work.

The negative effects of downsizing are primarily due to poor .

Researchers have been learning that the most successful structure for achieving ambidexterity was one in which an innovative unit maintained its own ________,structure,and processes and at the same time was ________ with the organization by senior management.

Discuss five basic ways to coordinate divided labour in 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

Environment,strategy,and Technology

Organizational Change, development, and Innovation

Filters

Researchers have been learning that the most successful structure for achieving ambidexterity was one in which an innovative unit maintained its own ,structure,and processes and at the same time was with the organization by senior management.