Question 1

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace,Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a:

Accepted Answer

A) functional structure. 
B) divisional structure. 
C) wide span of control. 
D) high degree of centralization. 
E) matrix structure.

Question 2

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor:

Accepted Answer

A) coordination. 
B) planning. 
C) motivating. 
D) leading. 
E) controlling.

Question 3

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

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The answer of What is the team approach to departmentalization...

Question 4

In the divisional approach,coordination across divisions is great whereas coordination within divisions is often poor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)_____ is a temporary team designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

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The answer of A(n)_____ is a temporary team designed to...

Question 6

Reengineering basically means preserving the past by establishing the sequence of activities by how work was done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rebecca works for a company that has clearly defined lines of authority.Each employee knows that he or she has authority and responsibility for a distinct set of tasks.Employees are also aware of the company's reporting structure as well as successive management levels all the way to the top.Rebecca's company follows which principle?

Accepted Answer

A) Specialization principle 
B) Unity of command principle 
C) Scalar principle 
D) Authority principle 
E) Responsibility principle

Question 8

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called _____.

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The answer of The degree to which organizational tasks are...

Question 9

For companies to operate effectively,the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)______ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills,expertise,and resource use.

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The answer of A(n)______ structure is the grouping of positions...

Question 11

A(n)_____ is a person who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

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The answer of A(n)_____ is a person who is responsible...

Question 12

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Functional 
B) Divisional 
C) Traditional divisions 
D) Teams 
E) Geographic-based

Question 13

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

Accepted Answer

A) Team based structure 
B) Organic structure 
C) Matrix structure 
D) Functional structure 
E) Learning structure

Question 14

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the _____.

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The answer of The visual representation of an organization's structure...

Question 15

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service,and speed.

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The answer of _____ is the radical redesign of business...

Question 16

_____ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _____ departments.

Accepted Answer

A) Line; staff 
B) Staff; line 
C) Primary; functional 
D) Functional; primary 
E) Line; functional

Question 17

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_____ is characterized by intangible outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) Service technology 
B) Mass production 
C) Large-batch production 
D) Small-batch production 
E) Continuous process production

Question 19

With a(n)_____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation 
B) integration 
C) reengineering 
D) cost leadership 
E) defensive

Question 20

Compare and contrast authority,responsibility,accountability,and delegation.

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Exam 7: Designing Organization Structure

Stephanie works in one of seven research and development departments at Tara's Terrace,Inc.This would suggest that Tara's Terrace has a:

Innovative Creations Corporation is designed along functional lines.New product development is very slow and the process is plagued by many problems.One of the problems is that the people in marketing never communicate with the people in production.This is an example of poor:

What is the team approach to departmentalization and what are its main disadvantages?

In the divisional approach,coordination across divisions is great whereas coordination within divisions is often poor.

A(n)_____ is a temporary team designed to solve a short-term problem involving several departments.

Reengineering basically means preserving the past by establishing the sequence of activities by how work was done.

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into individual jobs is called _____.

For companies to operate effectively,the amount of centralization or decentralization should fit the firm's strategy.

A(n)______ structure is the grouping of positions into departments based on similar skills,expertise,and resource use.

A(n)_____ is a person who is responsible for coordinating the activities of several departments for the completion of a specific project.

Which of the following is a contemporary approach to structural design in departmentalization?

Which of the following structures is most consistent with a strategy of stability?

The visual representation of an organization's structure is called the _____.

_____ is the radical redesign of business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in cost,quality,service,and speed.

_ departments include all of those that provide specialized skills in support of _ departments.

Quick response to external changes is an advantage of vertical functional structure.

_____ is characterized by intangible outputs.

With a(n) _____ strategy,the organization attempts to develop innovative products unique to the market.

Compare and contrast authority,responsibility,accountability,and delegation.