Question 1

According to the text,boundaryless organizational structures are most effective when they replace rather than complement traditional organizational structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Global start-ups occur after a corporation has exhausted all other possibilities for domestic growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a barrier-free organization,differences in skills,authority,and talent disappear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was that the reward systems emphasized traditional unit goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One of the disadvantages of a divisional structure is that the divisions often perceive themselves as being in competition with each other and are therefore unwilling to share information to help other divisions improve.ArcelorMittal found a solution which twins an efficient steel mill with a struggling one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is considered to be an advantage of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the layering of matrices 
B)  increased clarity in reporting relationships 
C)  increased responsiveness to the market 
D)  fewer power struggles and reduced conflict

Question 7

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was the clear and compelling vision that the company senior management team communicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A global start-up faces many management challenges including

Accepted Answer

A)  communication and coordination across time zones. 
B)  pressure to perform internally all primary activities of the value chain. 
C)  assuring financing from home country only. 
D)  hiring only from home country.

Question 11

A firm that chooses to move into unrelated product areas,by acquiring existing businesses,is likely to find that the strategy requires relatively little integration across businesses and sharing of resources and therefore is would consider a using holding company structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a firm outsources some parts of its value chain in order to reduce costs and increase quality and at the same time engages in multiple alliances to penetrate new markets,this is a example of a firm using a ______________ of organizational types.

Accepted Answer

A)  combination 
B)  boundaryless consortium 
C)  bounded consortium 
D)  barrier free collection

Question 13

In successful ambidextrous organizations,according to the O'Reilly and Tushman study,the traditional and new units were shielded from each other so that they each focused attention and energy on its own operations,products,and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Coca-Cola,Ford Motor Company,H.J.Heinz,Nike,and Procter & Gamble are working together to develop plant-based plastics.Each company brings its own competency to the table.This collaboration is an example of a _____________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual 
B)  modular 
C)  horizontal 
D)  vertical

Question 15

What advantages does outsourcing not provide an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  accessing best in class goods and services 
B)  enabling rapid expansion with relatively low capital investment 
C)  focusing scarce resources on core competencies 
D)  improved buyer positioning

Question 16

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Procter & Gamble used communities of practice and human resource practices to help it achieve effective collaboration and integration across its different business units.This effort resulted in the successful development of the Crest Whitestrips product and is an example of good use of boundary-constrained organizational design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a firm has international operations,choosing the most appropriate structure depends upon the extent of international expansion,the type of strategy,and the degree of market diversity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A simple structure is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  high specialization and low centralization. 
B)  low specialization and high centralization. 
C)  low formality and low creativity. 
D)  high formality and low centralization.

Question 20

Functional structures are generally found in organizations in which there is a single or unrelated product or service,high production volume,and some vertical integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

According to the text,boundaryless organizational structures are most effective when they replace rather than complement traditional organizational structures.

Global start-ups occur after a corporation has exhausted all other possibilities for domestic growth.

In a barrier-free organization,differences in skills,authority,and talent disappear.

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was that the reward systems emphasized traditional unit goals.

Which of the following is considered to be an advantage of a matrix structure?

The strategy and structure of a firm change as the firm increases in size,diversifies into new product markets,and limits its geographic scope.

The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

One of the factors that explained the effectiveness of ambidextrous organizational designs in the O'Reilly and Tushman study was the clear and compelling vision that the company senior management team communicated.

A global start-up faces many management challenges including

A firm that chooses to move into unrelated product areas,by acquiring existing businesses,is likely to find that the strategy requires relatively little integration across businesses and sharing of resources and therefore is would consider a using holding company structure.

If a firm outsources some parts of its value chain in order to reduce costs and increase quality and at the same time engages in multiple alliances to penetrate new markets,this is a example of a firm using a ______________ of organizational types.

In successful ambidextrous organizations,according to the O'Reilly and Tushman study,the traditional and new units were shielded from each other so that they each focused attention and energy on its own operations,products,and customers.

Coca-Cola,Ford Motor Company,H.J.Heinz,Nike,and Procter & Gamble are working together to develop plant-based plastics.Each company brings its own competency to the table.This collaboration is an example of a _____________ organization.

What advantages does outsourcing not provide an organization?

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

When a firm has international operations,choosing the most appropriate structure depends upon the extent of international expansion,the type of strategy,and the degree of market diversity.

A simple structure is characterized by

Functional structures are generally found in organizations in which there is a single or unrelated product or service,high production volume,and some vertical integration.