Question 1

In a highly centralized organization, one would expect to find ___.

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A)   relatively flat structures
B)   functional forms of departmentalization
C)   a concentration of decision making with top management
D)   increased job autonomy
E)   less concern for the size of spans of controlF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Adzen Inc., an advertising firm, has a horizontal structure with simple rules and procedures. It achieves targets by having personal means of coordination. The firm values the existence of informal groups and does not believe in division of labour. Which of the following designs is being used by Adzen Inc.?

Accepted Answer

A)   organic
B)   centralized
C)   bureaucratic
D)   nonadaptive
E)   authoritativeF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is true of trends in organizational designs?

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A)   The growth of new technologies for information systems and social media is reducing new possibilities for creativity.
B)   Managers are trying to minimize the rate of delegation of work as it incurs heavy expenditures.
C)   Delegation and horizontal structures are contributing to more centralization in organizations.
D)   The complexity and uncertainty are prompting more organizations to shift toward organic designs.
E)   Organizations are lowering costs and increasing efficiency by employing more staff personnel and using larger staff units.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The potential disadvantages of team structures include conflicting loyalties among members regarding both team and functional assignments and the excessive time spent in meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of a network structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Network structures are lean and streamlined.
B)   If one part of the network breaks down or fails to deliver, the other parts of the network will continue working.
C)   A network structure is characterized by technology that enables the organization to have control over activities contracted out.
D)   A network structure has an efficient vertical management system.
E)   Network structures have a relatively large central core that gives them stability.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

In a mechanistic organization, an employee works in an orderly and disciplined environment, adheres to many rules and procedures, and is closely supervised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ___ groups together people working on the same product, in the same area, with similar customers, or on the same processes.

Accepted Answer

A)   functional structure
B)   silos structure
C)   divisional structure
D)   vertical structure
E)   matrix structureF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Adaptive organizations stimulate the utilization of narrow spans of control and tall structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Boundaryless sourcing refers to the contracting of business functions to outside suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Empowerment refers to letting others make decisions and exercise discretion in their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In an organizational structure, division of work refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   lines that show who reports to whom.
B)   positions and titles that show work responsibilities.
C)   the vertical layers of management.
D)   lines that show formal communication flows.
E)   positions that report to a common manager.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Well-Adjusted Corporation functions with a flat structure. Which of the following would be a characteristic of Well-Adjusted Corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Well-Adjusted Corporation would be functioning with many managers.
B)   Well-Adjusted Corporation would permit workers to make their own decisions.
C)   Well-Adjusted Corporation would tend to be more costly due to the existence of many levels of management.
D)   Well-Adjusted Corporation would have a narrow span of control.
E)   Well-Adjusted Corporation would have a scarcity of employees.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The ___ of the organization represents the way the organization is intended to function in terms of division of work, supervisory relationships, communication channels, major subunits, and levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A)   informal structure
B)   hierarchy or authority
C)   management chart
D)   channel outline
E)   formal structureF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Centralized organizations delegate decision making throughout all levels of management, and decentralized organizations concentrate decision making at the top levels of management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Employees who are involved in designing, engineering, and preparing models are grouped together at Zener Inc. Further, employees who engage in public relations, sales promotion, advertising, and direct marketing are put together in another team. Which of the following structures exists at Zener Inc.?

Accepted Answer

A)   geographical structure
B)   product structure
C)   customer structure
D)   client structure
E)   process structureF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

A bureaucracy is a form of organization based on logic, order, and the legitimate use of formal authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the organizing function? How does it relate to the other management functions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Rezter Group, a consumer goods company, owns several brands that produce different goods. Each brand is focused on a single consumer good and has a separate chief executive who is responsible for the manufacturing, sales, costs, profits, and losses of his or her brand. This implies that each brand at Rezter Group is applying a ___ structure in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   geographical
B)   product
C)   customer
D)   functional
E)   processF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 19

An organic design has all the following characteristics except

Accepted Answer

A)   decentralized authority.
B)   few rules and procedures.
C)   narrow spans of control.
D)   shared tasks.
E)   many teams and task forces.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Informal networks are sources of emotional support and friendship that satisfy members' social needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Boundaryless sourcing refers to the contracting of business functions to outside suppliers.

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The potential disadvantages of team structures include conflicting loyalties among members regarding both team and functional assignments and the excessive time spent in meetings.

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