Question 1

The particular grouping of activities performed by an individual or the division of labor refers to:

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A)  horizontal differentiation
B)  vertical differentiation
C)  standardization
D)  specialization

Question 2

An organization with high task variability and unanalyzable problems should:

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A)  have a functional type of structure
B)  use an engineering approach
C)  be more craft oriented
D)  have an organic approach to structuring

Question 3

All of the following are emerging structures discussed in your textbook except:

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A)  circle
B)  network
C)  virtual
D)  cellular

Question 4

Match the following:
-Tall structure

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A)  The process of crafting and adjusting the structure of an organization.
B)  Jobs, organizational units and their linkage.
C)  Geographic dispersion of organizational units.
D)  A graphic representation of jobs, functions, and organizational units.
E)  Close supervision and a narrow span of control.

Question 5

Which of the following contextual variables are LEAST controllable by the organization?

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A)  strategy
B)  internal labor market
C)  technology
D)  environment

Question 6

Organizational design is a process of specifying structural features of an organization. This process begins with:

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A)  the organization's goals
B)  task specifications of each job
C)  arranging jobs into departments
D)  diagramming formal channels of communication

Question 7

The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:

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A)  liaison roles
B)  a designated integrator
C)  task forces
D)  teams

Question 8

Match the following:
-Strategy and goals

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A)  The view or perception of change and disturbance outside the organization.
B)  Stages of organization development.
C)  Structural arrangements stemming from a stable, or relatively unchanging environment.
D)  A desired state and one or more courses of action necessary to achieve the desired state.
E)  The organization of product markets outside a firm's home country.

Question 9

Match the following:
-Simple structure

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A)  A full service gas station.
B)  The presidential campaign organization for one of the two political parties.
C)  Ford Motor Company.
D)  The Dallas Cowboys.
E)  The Securities and Exchange Commission.

Question 10

The organization using a weblike structure where some or all of their operating functions are contracted to other organizations would be called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  network organization
B)  virtual organization
C)  cellular organization
D)  circle organization

Question 11

All of the following are basic design dimensions that have been affected by advanced information technologies except:

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A)  the hierarchy of authority has been flattened
B)  the basis of centralization has been changed and decision making is now made at lower levels of the organization
C)  less specialization and standardization are needed
D)  complexity has decreased

Question 12

An organization chart shows:

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A)  formal lines of authority and supervisor-employee reporting relationships
B)  how many people are employed by an organization
C)  the tasks for each job
D)  the number of positions in each department

Question 13

Large-scale organizations tend to exhibit specialization, formalization, and complexity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Formalization, specialization, and standardization all tend to be greater in larger organizations because they are necessary to control activities within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The process of breaking organizational goals into tasks and dividing work is:

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A)  integration
B)  coordination
C)  differentiation
D)  organization charting

Question 16

An organization that faces considerable environmental uncertainty and rapid change is more likely to be successful with:

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A)  a rigid and tall structure
B)  an organic structure
C)  a highly defined set of policies and procedures
D)  high levels of job specialization and low levels of job interdependence

Question 17

Identify four bases of departmentalization or differentiation.

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Question 18

In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future:

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A)  future managers must adopt a relatively narrow functional focus
B)  future managers will tend to get things done by giving employees orders
C)  future managers will encourage cross-functional collaboration and team development
D)  future managers will strictly adhere to boss-employee authority relationships

Question 19

Organic forms of organization are simple, informal, and standardized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If an organization confronts a situation with scarce resources, large amounts of change, and many competitors, the situation would be considered one:

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A)  with strategic disadvantage
B)  where profit will be difficult to achieve
C)  of high environmental uncertainty
D)  where a task oriented leadership style is necessary

Exam 15: Organizational Design and Structure

Which of the following contextual variables are LEAST controllable by the organization?

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Organizational design is a process of specifying structural features of an organization. This process begins with:

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Large-scale organizations tend to exhibit specialization, formalization, and complexity.

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An organization with high task variability and unanalyzable problems should:

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Organic forms of organization are simple, informal, and standardized.

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Match the following: -Simple structure

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The organization using a weblike structure where some or all of their operating functions are contracted to other organizations would be called a:

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Match the following: -Tall structure

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Identify four bases of departmentalization or differentiation.

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The process of breaking organizational goals into tasks and dividing work is:

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If an organization confronts a situation with scarce resources, large amounts of change, and many competitors, the situation would be considered one:

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Formalization, specialization, and standardization all tend to be greater in larger organizations because they are necessary to control activities within the organization.

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An organization chart shows:

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The strongest method of horizontal integration is through:

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The particular grouping of activities performed by an individual or the division of labor refers to:

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An organization that faces considerable environmental uncertainty and rapid change is more likely to be successful with:

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All of the following are basic design dimensions that have been affected by advanced information technologies except:

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Match the following: -Strategy and goals

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All of the following are emerging structures discussed in your textbook except:

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In contrasting structural roles of managers today with managers of the future:

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