Question 1

A cross-functional team structure has no project manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Informally defined organizations made up of unofficial employee working relationships are often referred to as __________ organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  vertical 
C)  shadow 
D)  formal

Question 3

An organizational structure that combines a functional structure with a divisional structure to emphasize project or program needs is called a(n)__________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal 
B)  operational 
C)  vertical 
D)  matrix

Question 4

The process type of divisional structure focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the good or service produced. 
B)  the location or activity. 
C)  the customer or client serviced. 
D)  the activities part of the same process.

Question 5

Top management has the power to make most of the important decisions in a ______ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized 
B)  flat 
C)  decentralized 
D)  wide

Question 6

Empowered cross functional teams are most likely to be found in a(n)__________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  vertical 
C)  organic 
D)  bureaucratic

Question 7

The essence of the functional chimney problem is that the subunits operate as if they are independent from,or in competition with all of the other subunits in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mars Inc.,the world's largest candy company,suffers from the functional chimneys problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

__________ groups together jobs and activities that serve the same customers or clients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ groups together jobs and activities that...

Question 10

A classical management principle that says authority should equal responsibility refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delegation 
B)  Centralization 
C)  Empowerment 
D)  Organizational Design

Question 11

Mechanistic structures are most like organic designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A cross-functional team member in a matrix structure reports to __________ manager(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 13

The informal structure consists of unofficial groups that form a shadow organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Network strategies implemented through the use of information technologies create __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Network strategies implemented through the use of...

Question 15

__________ is the process of configuring organizations to meet environmental challenges.

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralization 
B)  Decentralization 
C)  Organizational design 
D)  Strategic planning

Question 16

Research finds that it is easier to create high-performing organizations since they do not require any resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n)_____________ organization and a(n)___________ organization are very similar.

Accepted Answer

A)  Horizontal, adaptive. 
B)  Organic, mechanistic. 
C)  Adaptive, bureaucratic. 
D)  Mechanistic, bureaucratic.

Question 18

__________ allow(s)a worker to complete a full-time job in less than five days.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible working hours 
B)  A compressed workweek 
C)  Job sharing 
D)  Telecommuting

Question 19

A(n)__________ graphically describes the arrangement of work positions and reporting relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal structure 
B)  PERT chart 
C)  organization chart 
D)  business strategy

Question 20

An organizational structure consists of all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  a system of tasks. 
B)  reporting relationships. 
C)  management mission. 
D)  communication linkages.

Exam 8: Organization Structure and Design

A cross-functional team structure has no project manager.

Informally defined organizations made up of unofficial employee working relationships are often referred to as __________ organizations.

An organizational structure that combines a functional structure with a divisional structure to emphasize project or program needs is called a(n) __________ structure.

The process type of divisional structure focuses on:

Top management has the power to make most of the important decisions in a ______ organization.

Empowered cross functional teams are most likely to be found in a(n) __________ organization.

The essence of the functional chimney problem is that the subunits operate as if they are independent from,or in competition with all of the other subunits in the organization.

Mars Inc.,the world's largest candy company,suffers from the functional chimneys problem.

__________ groups together jobs and activities that serve the same customers or clients.

A classical management principle that says authority should equal responsibility refers to which of the following?

Mechanistic structures are most like organic designs.

A cross-functional team member in a matrix structure reports to __________ manager(s) .

The informal structure consists of unofficial groups that form a shadow organization.

Network strategies implemented through the use of information technologies create __________.

__________ is the process of configuring organizations to meet environmental challenges.

Research finds that it is easier to create high-performing organizations since they do not require any resources.

A(n) ___ organization and a(n) _ organization are very similar.

__________ allow(s) a worker to complete a full-time job in less than five days.

A(n) __________ graphically describes the arrangement of work positions and reporting relationships.

An organizational structure consists of all the following EXCEPT

Exam 8: Organization Structure and Design

A cross-functional team structure has no project manager.

Informally defined organizations made up of unofficial employee working relationships are often referred to as __________ organizations.

An organizational structure that combines a functional structure with a divisional structure to emphasize project or program needs is called a(n) __________ structure.

The process type of divisional structure focuses on:

Top management has the power to make most of the important decisions in a ______ organization.

Empowered cross functional teams are most likely to be found in a(n) __________ organization.

The essence of the functional chimney problem is that the subunits operate as if they are independent from,or in competition with all of the other subunits in the organization.

Mars Inc.,the world's largest candy company,suffers from the functional chimneys problem.

__________ groups together jobs and activities that serve the same customers or clients.

A classical management principle that says authority should equal responsibility refers to which of the following?

Mechanistic structures are most like organic designs.

A cross-functional team member in a matrix structure reports to __________ manager(s) .

The informal structure consists of unofficial groups that form a shadow organization.

Network strategies implemented through the use of information technologies create __________.

__________ is the process of configuring organizations to meet environmental challenges.

Research finds that it is easier to create high-performing organizations since they do not require any resources.

A(n) _____________ organization and a(n) ___________ organization are very similar.

__________ allow(s) a worker to complete a full-time job in less than five days.

A(n) __________ graphically describes the arrangement of work positions and reporting relationships.

An organizational structure consists of all the following EXCEPT

A(n) ___ organization and a(n) _ organization are very similar.