Question 1

Samad has just accepted a managerial position at City Bank.In order to be more effective in his new position,he should try to learn who the important people are in City's informal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a________ organization,specialists from different parts of an organization are brought together to work on specific projects,but these specialists still remain part of a traditional line and staff organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  line and staff
B)  line
C)  centralized
D)  matrixE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Traditional organizational models provide the flexibility demanded in a changing business environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following was created as an answer to the temporary nature of the matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Line organizations
B)  Network organizations
C)  Line and staff organizations
D)  Self-managed teamsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Self-managed teams avoid involving groups outside of the firm to ensure their plans are not leaked to their competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The more experienced and capable the manager,the broader the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In firms with centralized authority,each department is treated as if it is a completely separate and independent organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a bureaucratic organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  customer satisfaction is the number one priority.
B)  employees follow strict rules and regulations.
C)  departments communicate with each other on a regular basis.
D)  the first-line workers are empowered to respond to the needs of customers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A ________organization is characterized by direct two-way lines of responsibility, authority,and communication running from the top to the bottom of the organization,with all people reporting to only one supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-functional
B)  matrix
C)  line and staff
D)  lineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Networking uses communication technology to link organizations allowing them to work together on common objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A bureaucracy is designed to be customer focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The matrix organization is sometimes perceived as a temporary solution to a long-term problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Line managers issue orders,enforce discipline,and adjust the organization as conditions change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Henri Fayol and Max Weber are best known for their contributions to accounting theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Span of control refers to the number of different markets a business can serve efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mass production causes a more complex production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Small business organizations lack the size required to reap the benefits of division of labour specialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rome Corporation is organized into departments such as finance,production,marketing,data processing,and accounting.Rome has chosen to departmentalize by function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The management at Forger Steel Corporation has recently decided to rate their company's processes and products against the results achieved by the world's best at similar processes and products.Forger has adopted a policy of international standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

involves radical redesign and dramatic improvements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Re-engineering
B)  Re-structuring
C)  Line personnel
D)  Line organizationE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Henri Fayol and Max Weber are best known for their contributions to accounting theory.

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Samad has just accepted a managerial position at City Bank.In order to be more effective in his new position,he should try to learn who the important people are in City's informal organization.

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Small business organizations lack the size required to reap the benefits of division of labour specialization.

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Which of the following was created as an answer to the temporary nature of the matrix structure?

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A bureaucracy is designed to be customer focused.

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A ________organization is characterized by direct two-way lines of responsibility, authority,and communication running from the top to the bottom of the organization,with all people reporting to only one supervisor.

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In firms with centralized authority,each department is treated as if it is a completely separate and independent organization.

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The matrix organization is sometimes perceived as a temporary solution to a long-term problem.

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Span of control refers to the number of different markets a business can serve efficiently.

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Networking uses communication technology to link organizations allowing them to work together on common objectives.

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Mass production causes a more complex production process.

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Rome Corporation is organized into departments such as finance,production,marketing,data processing,and accounting.Rome has chosen to departmentalize by function.

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The more experienced and capable the manager,the broader the span of control.

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Traditional organizational models provide the flexibility demanded in a changing business environment.

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The management at Forger Steel Corporation has recently decided to rate their company's processes and products against the results achieved by the world's best at similar processes and products.Forger has adopted a policy of international standardization.

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In a bureaucratic organization:

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involves radical redesign and dramatic improvements.

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Self-managed teams avoid involving groups outside of the firm to ensure their plans are not leaked to their competitors.

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Line managers issue orders,enforce discipline,and adjust the organization as conditions change.

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In a________ organization,specialists from different parts of an organization are brought together to work on specific projects,but these specialists still remain part of a traditional line and staff organizational structure.

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