Question 1

When it comes to a matrix organization structure, there are very specific strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the following is not a strength attributed to this structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Works best in medium-sized organizations with multiple products
B)   Flexible sharing of human resources across products
C)   Suited to complex decisions
D)   Involves conflict resolution sessions
E)   Provides opportunities for product skill development D

Question 2

A virtual team is one that is made up of people in the same building who have no need to use information and communications technologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Pascale works in the finance department and Sven works in the production department of TSA, Inc. Both employees are currently working on a temporary committee whose purpose is to try and find a resolution to a problem. They know that as soon as the problem is
Resolved, the committee will be disbanded. What is this committee most likely called?

Accepted Answer

A)   A virtual team
B)   A task force
C)   A divisional grouping
D)   A team
E)   A departmental grouping B

Question 4

In the departmental grouping options, grouping means employees are organized around core work processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   functional
B)   divisional
C)   horizontal
D)   multi-focused
E)   virtual network

Question 5

A process refers to an organized group of related tasks and activities that work together to transform inputs into outputs that create value for customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which organization structure has lack of control as a primary weakness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lateral structure
B)   Horizontal structure
C)   Divisional structure
D)   Matrix structure
E)   Virtual network structure

Question 7

Phoebe, Emmeline, and Tanja work for ENH Enterprises. Krupa is their mutual supervisor. They have had the same training and perform similar work duties. They often work together on their tasks in order to complete them on time. Which of the following best identifies what these employees would be called?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontal group
B)   Functional group
C)   Task force
D)   Multifocused grouping
E)   Team

Question 8

Which of these structures is also referred to as modular structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Functional
B)   Divisional
C)   Horizontal
D)   Multi-focused
E)   Virtual network

Question 9

Tobias would like to see a document that clearly depicts the various parts of his company, how those parts are tied together, and how each department fits in with the whole picture of the organization. Tobias most likely wants to have a(n) of his organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   organization chart
B)   departmental grouping
C)   divisional grouping
D)   virtual network grouping
E)   functional matrix

Question 10

are used to coordinate activities between the top and bottom of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontal linkages
B)   Vertical information systems
C)   Vertical linkages
D)   Horizontal structures
E)   Matrix structures

Question 11

Which one of the following would include an organization's periodic reports, written information, and computer-based communications that are distributed by the organization to its managers?

Accepted Answer

A)   A horizontal linkage
B)   A multifocused grouping
C)   A virtual network structure
D)   A virtual network grouping
E)   A vertical information system

Question 12

A matrix structure is a weak form of horizontal linkage in which both product and functional structures are implemented simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The most significant strength of horizontal structure is .

Accepted Answer

A)   economies of scale
B)   enhanced coordination
C)   environmental response time
D)   eliminates administrative overhead
E)   authoritarian chain of command

Question 14

Becky has recently received a promotion at the dental office where she has worked for ten years. She is now a member of a permanent task force that will be taking care of preparing computerized dental information for clients. Becky is probably a member of a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)   liaison group
B)   divisional grouping
C)   virtual team
D)   special project team
E)   functional grouping

Question 15

When an organization experiences lack of quality in its decision-making, has no innovative responses to its changing environment, has too much evident conflict, and its employee performance is declining, it is most likely facing .

Accepted Answer

A)   vertical-horizontal malfunction
B)   reengineering difficulties
C)   decentralization
D)   task force failure
E)   symptoms of structural deficiency

Question 16

With a virtual network structure the firm sub-contracts many or most of its major processes to the same company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following except which one is considered a weakness of a functional organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Is best with only one or a few products
B)   Slow response time to environmental changes
C)   Hierarchy overload
D)   Decreased motivation
E)   Poor horizontal coordination among departments

Question 18

Vertical linkages are used to coordinate activities between the bottom and middle of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Fundamentals of Organization Structure

When it comes to a matrix organization structure, there are very specific strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the following is not a strength attributed to this structure?

A virtual team is one that is made up of people in the same building who have no need to use information and communications technologies.

In the departmental grouping options, grouping means employees are organized around core work processes.

A process refers to an organized group of related tasks and activities that work together to transform inputs into outputs that create value for customers.

Which organization structure has lack of control as a primary weakness?

Which of these structures is also referred to as modular structure?

Tobias would like to see a document that clearly depicts the various parts of his company, how those parts are tied together, and how each department fits in with the whole picture of the organization. Tobias most likely wants to have a(n) of his organization.

are used to coordinate activities between the top and bottom of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.

Which one of the following would include an organization's periodic reports, written information, and computer-based communications that are distributed by the organization to its managers?

A matrix structure is a weak form of horizontal linkage in which both product and functional structures are implemented simultaneously.

The most significant strength of horizontal structure is .

Becky has recently received a promotion at the dental office where she has worked for ten years. She is now a member of a permanent task force that will be taking care of preparing computerized dental information for clients. Becky is probably a member of a(n) .

When an organization experiences lack of quality in its decision-making, has no innovative responses to its changing environment, has too much evident conflict, and its employee performance is declining, it is most likely facing .

With a virtual network structure the firm sub-contracts many or most of its major processes to the same company.

All of the following except which one is considered a weakness of a functional organization structure?

Vertical linkages are used to coordinate activities between the bottom and middle of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.