Question 1

In Jack's organization, the span of control is very wide.In Pam's organization, the span of control is rather narrow.The number of levels of managers in Jack's organization is likely to be ____ in Pam's organization.

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A)   greater than
B)   smaller than
C)   the same as that
D)   narrower than
E)   wider than

Question 2

A flatter, team-based structure is appropriate for firms that rely on

Accepted Answer

A)   unskilled workers.
B)   highly skilled workers.
C)   mass production.
D)   continuous production.
E)   none of these

Question 3

Discuss the definition, advantages, and disadvantages of matrix structure.Use examples to explain when it would be worse and when it would be better to use than lattice structure.

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The matrix structure is a type of organi...

Question 4

Which type of structure do new or young organizations typically have?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix structure
B)   functional structure
C)   bureaucratic structure
D)   prebureaucratic structure
E)   lattice structure

Question 5

Which type of multinational organizational structureis appropriate when local differences are large and the benefits of global integration are small?

Accepted Answer

A)   global area division structure
B)   regional lattice structure
C)   regional headquarters structure
D)   global product division structure
E)   global transnational division structure

Question 6

Smaller organizations with low standardization, total centralization, and mostly one-on-one communication have a

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix structure.
B)   functional structure.
C)   bureaucratic structure.
D)   prebureaucratic structure.
E)   lattice structure.

Question 7

When a firm uses _________, it produces in small batches or makes one-of-a-kind custom products.

Accepted Answer

A)   unit production
B)   mass production
C)   continuous production
D)   a primary production system
E)   a matrix structure

Question 8

Which term refers to a permanent committee formed to address specific problems or recurring needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   community of practice
B)   task force
C)   liaison role
D)   direct contact
E)   cross-functional team

Question 9

Grouping employees by ___________ is similar to grouping them by output, except that the focus is on specific job tasks rather than on what the final product is.

Accepted Answer

A)   work process
B)   employee knowledge and skills
C)   business function
D)   client
E)   location

Question 10

An organizational chart illustrates the chain of command and reporting relationships in a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which type of structure is characterized by employees having two bosses at the same time?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix structure
B)   functional structure
C)   bureaucratic structure
D)   prebureaucratic structure
E)   lattice structure

Question 12

Which type of multinational organizational structureworks best when both global integration and local responsiveness are needed?

Accepted Answer

A)   global area division structure
B)   regional lattice structure
C)   regional headquarters structure
D)   global product division structure
E)   global transnational division structure

Question 13

When a firm uses _________ production, it produces in small batches or makes one-of-a-kind custom products.

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The answer of When a firm uses _________ production, it...

Question 14

The difference between direct contact and a liaison role is that direct contact is _________ whereas a liaison role is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   formal, informal
B)   informal, formal
C)   temporary, permanent
D)   permanent, temporary
E)   effective, ineffective

Question 15

The system of reporting relationships in the organization, from the first level up through the president or CEO is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   informal communication channels.
B)   hierarchy.
C)   bureaucracy.
D)   administrative interdependence.
E)   formal communication channels.

Question 16

Which type of organizational structure providesthe founder the most control over the organization's decisions and growth?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix structure
B)   functional structure
C)   bureaucratic structure
D)   prebureaucratic structure
E)   lattice structure

Question 17

​Match each scenario with the type of production that it most clearly illustrates.
-unit

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers in an assembly line put pickles in cans.
B)  A power station produces electricity for a city.
C)  A craftsman makes custom jewelry to order.

Question 18

The organizational ____ is defined as the system of task, reporting, and authority relationships within which the work of the organization is done.

Accepted Answer

A)   goal system
B)   management
C)   structure
D)   community
E)   matrix

Question 19

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​Match each scenario with the type of structure that it most clearly illustrates.
-​matrix structure

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A)  ​Jack's organization consists entirely of permanent project groups that report only to their project leader.
B)  In Jacob's organization, when a project comes up, a cross-level and cross-functional team is formed to tackle it.Once the project ends, the team dissolves.
C)  One of the most stressful things about Edi's job is that her two bosses -- her functional manager and her project manager -- often give her conflicting instructions.When she points this out, they engage in bitter power struggles.
D)  ​Miranda's organization is actually a collection of autonomous firms.She spends a lot of her time coordinating the activities of the various firms to which she contracts out her organizational functions.
E)  ​Shepard just founded a new organization and does most of the tasks himself with a few friends.He also makes nearly all of the decisions for the firm.F) The company Samara works for is made up of departments consisting of people who do similar activities.G) ​As Talia's company grows, sheincreases the division of labor, standardization of work procedures, and written rules in order to more effectively manage the increasing number of employees.

Question 20

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of division of labor?

Accepted Answer

A)   slower response to environmental changes
B)   organizational flexibility
C)   decreased potential for conflict, both constructive and destructive
D)   greater isolation of employees
E)   All of these are potential disadvantages of division of labor.

Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Design

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of division of labor?

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Which type of organizational structure providesthe founder the most control over the organization's decisions and growth?

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Grouping employees by ___________ is similar to grouping them by output, except that the focus is on specific job tasks rather than on what the final product is.

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Which term refers to a permanent committee formed to address specific problems or recurring needs?

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When a firm uses _________ production, it produces in small batches or makes one-of-a-kind custom products.

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Which type of structure is characterized by employees having two bosses at the same time?

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A flatter, team-based structure is appropriate for firms that rely on

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Which type of multinational organizational structureworks best when both global integration and local responsiveness are needed?

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Smaller organizations with low standardization, total centralization, and mostly one-on-one communication have a

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The difference between direct contact and a liaison role is that direct contact is _________ whereas a liaison role is _________.

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The organizational ____ is defined as the system of task, reporting, and authority relationships within which the work of the organization is done.

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When a firm uses _________, it produces in small batches or makes one-of-a-kind custom products.

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An organizational chart illustrates the chain of command and reporting relationships in a company.

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Which type of structure do new or young organizations typically have?

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