Question 1

Downsizing results in improvements in stock prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ideal ambidextrous organization is completely organic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What kind of organizational structure is former General Electric CEO Jack Welch credited for creating?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Robert is the Chief Executive Officer at Strong Corporation,a 45-year-old engineering firm with long running success in the design and operation of user-pay highway and road systems.In the past three years the senior management team has concluded that Strong Corp.needs to develop completely new business opportunities,but the current structure of the company is too hierarchical and rigid to allow for a new division to flourish under the same roof.The consensus is that the organization needs to create a whole new division with the mandate to be creative and innovative.The new entity needs to be independent of Strong Corp.and,yet,remain somewhat integrated at the most senior levels to ensure accountability.If you were advising Robert on what kind of structure would be best for Strong Corp.,what would you recommend? Why would you recommend it?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Strong Corp.begin

Question 6

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The coordination of tasks via extensive informal...

Question 7

Functional departmentation is preferable to product departmentation as the organization increases in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There could be some cultural limitations to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Georgraphic departmentation 
B) Matrix departmentation 
C) Customer departmentation 
D) Hybrid departmentation 
E) Product departmentation 
A) Georgraphic departmentation 
B) Matrix departmentation 
C) Customer departmentation 
D) Hybrid departmentation 
E) Product departmentation

Question 9

What is helpful for introducing innovations?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) Differentiation 
C) Centralization 
D) Autonomy and differentiation 
E) Differentiation and centralization 
A) Autonomy 
B) Differentiation 
C) Centralization 
D) Autonomy and differentiation 
E) Differentiation and centralization

Question 10

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically is known as

Accepted Answer

A) formalization. 
B) centralization. 
C) differentiation. 
D) complexity. 
E) tallness and flatness. 
A) formalization. 
B) centralization. 
C) differentiation. 
D) complexity. 
E) tallness and flatness.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations should be highly formalized. 
B) The span of control should be small. 
C) Detailed rules and regulations should be documented in writing. 
D) Organizations should be highly centralized. 
E) There should be a very low degree of specialization of labour. 
A) Organizations should be highly formalized. 
B) The span of control should be small. 
C) Detailed rules and regulations should be documented in writing. 
D) Organizations should be highly centralized. 
E) There should be a very low degree of specialization of labour.

Question 12

Your organization is considering downsizing,and you have been asked to inform management about the problems and consequences of downsizing.What will you tell them?

Accepted Answer

You should tell them about the importanc

Question 13

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Organization size 
B) Innovation 
C) Differentiation 
D) Complexity 
E) Management 
A) Organization size 
B) Innovation 
C) Differentiation 
D) Complexity 
E) Management

Question 14

Inappropriate organizational structure can result in

Accepted Answer

A) too many committees. 
B) slow response times. 
C) bad job design. 
D) persistent conflict between departments. 
E) all of the above. 
A) too many committees. 
B) slow response times. 
C) bad job design. 
D) persistent conflict between departments. 
E) all of the above.

Question 15

The proper degree of should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The proper degree of should put decision-making...

Question 16

A small span of control means that a manager

Accepted Answer

A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy. 
A) has few employees. 
B) has little power. 
C) works in a flat organization. 
D) works for a small company. 
E) works near the bottom of the hierarchy.

Question 17

Autonomy and are helpful for introducing innovations,but more integration leads to efficiency as the innovation becomes familiar.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Autonomy and are helpful for introducing innovations,but...

Question 18

The domain of an individual's decision-making and authority ________ as the number of levels in the hierarchy increases.

Accepted Answer

A) is reduced 
B) is increased 
C) stays the same 
D) is decentralized 
E) becomes more integrated 
A) is reduced 
B) is increased 
C) stays the same 
D) is decentralized 
E) becomes more integrated

Question 19

Diffusion of information and are two important outcomes of network forms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Diffusion of information and are two important...

Question 20

is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of is the extent to which organizations divide...

Downsizing results in improvements in stock prices.

The ideal ambidextrous organization is completely organic.

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is coordinated.

What kind of organizational structure is former General Electric CEO Jack Welch credited for creating?

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called .

Functional departmentation is preferable to product departmentation as the organization increases in size.

There could be some cultural limitations to which of the following?

What is helpful for introducing innovations?

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically is known as

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

Your organization is considering downsizing,and you have been asked to inform management about the problems and consequences of downsizing.What will you tell them?

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Inappropriate organizational structure can result in

The proper degree of should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

A small span of control means that a manager

Autonomy and are helpful for introducing innovations,but more integration leads to efficiency as the innovation becomes familiar.

The domain of an individual's decision-making and authority ________ as the number of levels in the hierarchy increases.

Diffusion of information and are two important outcomes of network forms.

is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically.

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure

Downsizing results in improvements in stock prices.

The ideal ambidextrous organization is completely organic.

Structure affects how effectively and efficiently group effort is coordinated.

What kind of organizational structure is former General Electric CEO Jack Welch credited for creating?

The coordination of tasks via extensive informal communication is called .

Functional departmentation is preferable to product departmentation as the organization increases in size.

There could be some cultural limitations to which of the following?

What is helpful for introducing innovations?

The extent to which an organization divides labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically is known as

Which of the following statements about organizational structure is inconsistent with the mechanistic viewpoint?

Your organization is considering downsizing,and you have been asked to inform management about the problems and consequences of downsizing.What will you tell them?

Which of the following often dictates multiple structures?

Inappropriate organizational structure can result in

The proper degree of should put decision-making power where the best knowledge is located.

A small span of control means that a manager

Autonomy and are helpful for introducing innovations,but more integration leads to efficiency as the innovation becomes familiar.

The domain of an individual's decision-making and authority ________ as the number of levels in the hierarchy increases.

Diffusion of information and are two important outcomes of network forms.

is the extent to which organizations divide labour vertically,horizontally,and geographically.

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