Question 1

The process of creating,selecting,or changing the structure of an organization refers to:

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A)  formalization.
B)  organizational design.
C)  specialization.
D)  span of control.
E)  work differentiation.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Product structures group business units around different products that the company produces.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The most common kind of restructuring in recent years has been a "flattening" of the organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

To keep the stress level low and avoid two chains of command issues,Splash Hair Care managers should adopt the matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a necessary coordination mechanism that organizations rely on,to get a standardized product or deliver a standardized service?

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A)  Formalization
B)  Centralization
C)  Span of control
D)  Chain of command
E)  Work specializationF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

More complex forms of organizational design that try to take advantage of two types of structures at the same time are called _____ structures.

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A)  simple
B)  functional
C)  client-based
D)  product
E)  matrixF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The most basic bureaucratic structure is the _____ structure.

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A)  client-based
B)  matrix
C)  organic
D)  functional
E)  simpleF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following elements of an organizational structure is also referred to as a company's division of labor?

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A)  Chain of command
B)  Formalization
C)  Centralization
D)  Work specialization
E)  Span of controlF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

According to research,restructuring has _____ effect on task performance.

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A)  a strong positive
B)  a small negative
C)  no
D)  a strong negative
E)  a moderate positiveF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

What is the primary reason for simple structures being perhaps the most common form of organizational design?

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A)  There are more small organizations than large ones.
B)  Employees can come and go with no major ripple effects on the organization.
C)  Changes in specialization lead to less confusion about how exactly employees are supposed to do their jobs.
D)  Employees feel less emotionally attached to the firm.
E)  Approval for decisions need not be authorized at every step of the hierarchy.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

As companies grow larger,their organizational charts get simpler.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organizational restructuring has a significant negative effect on organizational commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What steps can an organization take to reduce the negative effects of restructuring efforts on employees? Explain.

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The negative effects of restructuring ar...

Question 14

Differentiate between mechanistic and organic structures.

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Mechanistic organizations are efficient,...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about functional organization structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small companies experiencing rapid growth are the only organizations to benefit from a functional structure.
B)  One of the main disadvantages of the functional structure is the lack of work specialization.
C)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization as a whole has a relatively wide focus.
D)  One of the main advantages of the functional structure is that it encourages communication across functions.
E)  Functional structures are extremely efficient when the organization has fewer product lines or services.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Define organizational structure.What is an organizational chart and how does it impact an organization?

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An organizational structure formally dic...

Question 17

Which of the following is a bureaucratic organizational form in which employees are grouped into divisions around products,geographic regions,or clients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic structures
B)  Global structures
C)  Multi-divisional structures
D)  Matrix structures
E)  Organic structuresF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organic organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees know exactly whom they report to.
B)  Employees are not encouraged to make decisions without their manager's consent.
C)  Information is passed through vertical communication between an employee and his/her supervisor.
D)  There are very clear lines of authority.
E)  Employees are encouraged to develop knowledge and expertise outside of their specialization.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

The more people under the control of one manager,the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater the decentralization
B)  wider the span of control
C)  taller the organizational structure
D)  shorter the chain of command
E)  greater the work specializationF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

State at least two advantages and disadvantages of work specialization.

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Work specialization is the way in which ...

Exam 15: Organizational Structure

What is the primary reason for simple structures being perhaps the most common form of organizational design?

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Which of the following statements is true about functional organization structure?

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The process of creating,selecting,or changing the structure of an organization refers to:

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What steps can an organization take to reduce the negative effects of restructuring efforts on employees? Explain.

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Product structures group business units around different products that the company produces.

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The most basic bureaucratic structure is the _____ structure.

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Define organizational structure.What is an organizational chart and how does it impact an organization?

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More complex forms of organizational design that try to take advantage of two types of structures at the same time are called _____ structures.

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To keep the stress level low and avoid two chains of command issues,Splash Hair Care managers should adopt the matrix structure.

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State at least two advantages and disadvantages of work specialization.

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Differentiate between mechanistic and organic structures.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of an organic organization?

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Which of the following is a bureaucratic organizational form in which employees are grouped into divisions around products,geographic regions,or clients?

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Organizational restructuring has a significant negative effect on organizational commitment.

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Which of the following is a necessary coordination mechanism that organizations rely on,to get a standardized product or deliver a standardized service?

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According to research,restructuring has _____ effect on task performance.

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As companies grow larger,their organizational charts get simpler.

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Which of the following elements of an organizational structure is also referred to as a company's division of labor?

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The most common kind of restructuring in recent years has been a "flattening" of the organization.

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