Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of poor alignment between the structure and contextual variables of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delays in decision making 
B)  Lack of innovative responses to a changing environment 
C)  Increased conflict between departments 
D)  High executive turnover 
A)  Delays in decision making 
B)  Lack of innovative responses to a changing environment 
C)  Increased conflict between departments 
D)  High executive turnover

Question 2

The degree of differentiation most affected by employee's specialized knowledge, education, or training is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial differentiation. 
B)  vertical differentiation. 
C)  horizontal differentiation. 
D)  departmental differentiation. 
A)  spatial differentiation. 
B)  vertical differentiation. 
C)  horizontal differentiation. 
D)  departmental differentiation.

Question 3

Match the following:
-Spatial differentiation

Accepted Answer

A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control 
A) The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization 
B) Jobs, organizational units and their linkage 
C) Geographic dispersion of organizational units 
D) A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units 
E) Close supervision and a narrow span of control

Question 4

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The process of coordinating the different parts of an organization is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  centralization. 
B)  integration. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  hierarchy of authority. 
A)  centralization. 
B)  integration. 
C)  span of control. 
D)  hierarchy of authority.

Question 6

Match the following:
-Mechanistic structure

Accepted Answer

A) The view or perception of change and disturbance outside the organization 
B) Stages of development of an organization 
C) Structural arrangements stemming from a stable, or relatively unchanging environment 
D) A desired state and one or more courses of action necessary to achieve the desired state 
E) The organization of product markets outside a firm's home country 
A) The view or perception of change and disturbance outside the organization 
B) Stages of development of an organization 
C) Structural arrangements stemming from a stable, or relatively unchanging environment 
D) A desired state and one or more courses of action necessary to achieve the desired state 
E) The organization of product markets outside a firm's home country

Question 7

NASA, which is composed of many talented experts who work in small teams on a wide range of projects, is probably organized as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  simple structure. 
B)  professional bureaucracy. 
C)  divisionalized form. 
D)  adhocracy. 
A)  simple structure. 
B)  professional bureaucracy. 
C)  divisionalized form. 
D)  adhocracy.

Question 8

What are some distinguishing characteristics of the external environment of a large commercial airline?

Accepted Answer

The environment of the commercial airlin

Question 9

Match the following:
-Machine bureaucracy

Accepted Answer

A) A full service gas station 
B) The presidential campaign organization for one of the two political parties 
C) Ford Motor Company 
D) The Dallas Cowboys 
E) The Securities and Exchange Commission 
A) A full service gas station 
B) The presidential campaign organization for one of the two political parties 
C) Ford Motor Company 
D) The Dallas Cowboys 
E) The Securities and Exchange Commission

Question 10

Match the following:
-Complexity

Accepted Answer

A) The number of activities, subunits or subprograms within an organization 
B) The sequence of reporting relationships comprising the chain of command 
C) Procedures, regulations, and job descriptions that specify an employee's role 
D) The division of labor and specification of task requirements 
E) Retention of decision-making authority at the top of an organization 
A) The number of activities, subunits or subprograms within an organization 
B) The sequence of reporting relationships comprising the chain of command 
C) Procedures, regulations, and job descriptions that specify an employee's role 
D) The division of labor and specification of task requirements 
E) Retention of decision-making authority at the top of an organization

Question 11

In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future managers:

Accepted Answer

A)  must adopt a relatively narrow functional focus. 
B)  will tend to get things done by giving employees orders. 
C)  must encourage cross-functional collaboration. 
D)  will strictly adhere to boss-employee authority relationships. 
A)  must adopt a relatively narrow functional focus. 
B)  will tend to get things done by giving employees orders. 
C)  must encourage cross-functional collaboration. 
D)  will strictly adhere to boss-employee authority relationships.

Question 12

In a small organization (cafe, service station, or real estate office), supervision of employees and management control are most commonly done through:

Accepted Answer

A)  detailed descriptions. 
B)  personal observation by the manager. 
C)  written policies and procedures. 
D)  rule books. 
A)  detailed descriptions. 
B)  personal observation by the manager. 
C)  written policies and procedures. 
D)  rule books.

Question 13

The prime coordinating mechanism for the professional bureaucracy is standardization of skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The configuration that would best fuse interdisciplinary experts through ad hoc project teams and mutual adjustment is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  simple structure. 
B)  adhocracy. 
C)  professional bureaucracy. 
D)  divisionalized form. 
A)  simple structure. 
B)  adhocracy. 
C)  professional bureaucracy. 
D)  divisionalized form.

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of poor alignment between the structure and contextual variables of an organization?

The degree of differentiation most affected by employee's specialized knowledge, education, or training is known as:

Match the following: -Spatial differentiation

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

The process of coordinating the different parts of an organization is called:

Match the following: -Mechanistic structure

NASA, which is composed of many talented experts who work in small teams on a wide range of projects, is probably organized as a(n):

What are some distinguishing characteristics of the external environment of a large commercial airline?

Match the following: -Machine bureaucracy

Match the following: -Complexity

In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future managers:

In a small organization (cafe, service station, or real estate office), supervision of employees and management control are most commonly done through:

The prime coordinating mechanism for the professional bureaucracy is standardization of skills.

The configuration that would best fuse interdisciplinary experts through ad hoc project teams and mutual adjustment is the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 15: Organizational Design and Structure

Which of the following would NOT be a symptom of poor alignment between the structure and contextual variables of an organization?

The degree of differentiation most affected by employee's specialized knowledge, education, or training is known as:

Match the following: -Spatial differentiation

The downsizing of organizations and loss of middle management has lengthened the chain of command.

The process of coordinating the different parts of an organization is called:

Match the following: -Mechanistic structure

NASA, which is composed of many talented experts who work in small teams on a wide range of projects, is probably organized as a(n):

What are some distinguishing characteristics of the external environment of a large commercial airline?

Match the following: -Machine bureaucracy

Match the following: -Complexity

In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future managers:

In a small organization (cafe, service station, or real estate office), supervision of employees and management control are most commonly done through:

The prime coordinating mechanism for the professional bureaucracy is standardization of skills.

The configuration that would best fuse interdisciplinary experts through ad hoc project teams and mutual adjustment is the:

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Motivation at Work

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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