Question 1

When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

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Burns and Stalker proposed two ways to o...

Question 3

Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

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A)  cross-functional team
B)  homogenous structure
C)  product/project team structure
D)  market team structure
E)  B2B network structuresF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 5

Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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The first step in organizing is grouping...

Question 6

A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liaison role
B)  Leadership role
C)  Top management role
D)  Integrating role
E)  Coordinator roleF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mechanistic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  How to enlarge the jobs of first line managers
B)  How to determine the optimal span of control
C)  Whether the organization should be tall or flat
D)  What the minimum chain of command should be
E)  To what degree authority should be decentralizedF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

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Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

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Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

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Burns and Stalker proposed two ways to o...
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A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

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A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

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Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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The first step in organizing is grouping...
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When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

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The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

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When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

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Mechanistic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

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A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

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Organizational structure is the formal system of task and reporting relationships that determines how resources are used to reach organizational goals.

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Which of the following has the responsibility for coordinating with other functional departments or divisions?

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Four factors are important determinants of whether a formal or flexible overall organizational structure is appropriate.Discuss any two of these factors.

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A group of organizations that join together and use IT to link their supply and distribution chains is known as:

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A network structure is a series of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and/or distributors.

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Explain the decisions that managers make when grouping tasks into jobs.

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When managers organize divisions according to the region in which they serve,this is known as market structure.

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The nature of an organization's technology is an important determinant of its overall structure.

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When coordinating functions and divisions,managers must decide all of the following,except:

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Mechanistic structures allow managers to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a stable environment.

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A product structure allows functional managers to specialize in only one product area,so they can build expertise and fine-tune their skills in this particular area.

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