Question 1

Interdependence refers to the degree to which work groups are interrelated and the extent to which they depend upon one another to complete their work.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-lateral relationships that help to integrate and coordinate the activities of the organization

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A)   interdependence
B)   pooled interdependence
C)   sequential interdependence
D)   reciprocal interdependence
E)   integrating mechanismsF)  boundary-spanning rolesG) C) and D)
H) D) and F)

Question 3

Suppose you were interviewing for a job at a small firm in Milwaukee. You noticed during the course of your interviews that the employees in the firm were divided into distinct groups, including a marketing group, a finance group, a manufacturing group, and a public relations group. Based on your observations, you concluded that the firm has a __________ organizational structure.

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A)   matrix
B)   functional
C)   network
D)   product divisional
E)   geographic divisionalF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

In general, four types of organizational structures are predominant in organizations today: functional, divisional, matrix, and focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Three types of network structures are found in organizations today. These are:

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A)   external, stable, and dynamic.
B)   internal, stable, and dynamic.
C)   external, stable, and static.
D)   internal, stable, and static.
E)   external, static, and dynamic.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

__________ roles are lateral relationships that help to integrate and coordinate the activities of the organization (that is, liaisons, committees, task forces, integrating positions, and interfunctional work teams) .

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A)   Boundary-inhibiting
B)   Boundary-spanning
C)   Boundary-pushing
D)   Boundary-contracting
E)   Boundary-protectingF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is a unique disadvantage of the network structure?

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A)   It is complex, leading to difficulties in implementation.
B)   Fragmentation makes it difficult to develop control systems.
C)   Coordination is not needed.
D)   Managers may lack expertise to operate in wide geographic regions.
E)   It is difficult to develop generalists needed for top management.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

If an organization's decision-making authority rests with corporate headquarters or the top levels of management of an operating facility, its organization design is

Accepted Answer

A)   centralized.
B)   decentralized.
C)   nuclear.
D)   self-governing.
E)   empowerment drive.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The output of one unit becomes the input for another unit in which of the following levels of work group interdependence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nominal Interdependence
B)   Sequential Interdependence
C)   Pooled Interdependence
D)   Reciprocal Interdependence
E)   Casual InterdependenceF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Match each term with the correct statement below.
-the degree to which work groups are interrelated

Accepted Answer

A)   interdependence
B)   pooled interdependence
C)   sequential interdependence
D)   reciprocal interdependence
E)   integrating mechanismsF)  boundary-spanning rolesG) C) and F)
H) B) and F)

Question 11

A customer-based structure is appropriate for organizations that have separate customer groups with very specific and distinct needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A functional structure supports task specialization and may help employees develop better job-related skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Organizational Design

Interdependence refers to the degree to which work groups are interrelated and the extent to which they depend upon one another to complete their work.

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A customer-based structure is appropriate for organizations that have separate customer groups with very specific and distinct needs.

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__________ roles are lateral relationships that help to integrate and coordinate the activities of the organization (that is, liaisons, committees, task forces, integrating positions, and interfunctional work teams) .

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A functional structure supports task specialization and may help employees develop better job-related skills.

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If an organization's decision-making authority rests with corporate headquarters or the top levels of management of an operating facility, its organization design is

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In general, four types of organizational structures are predominant in organizations today: functional, divisional, matrix, and focused.

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Three types of network structures are found in organizations today. These are:

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Which of the following is a unique disadvantage of the network structure?

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -the degree to which work groups are interrelated

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The output of one unit becomes the input for another unit in which of the following levels of work group interdependence?

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -lateral relationships that help to integrate and coordinate the activities of the organization

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Exam 8: Organizational Design

Interdependence refers to the degree to which work groups are interrelated and the extent to which they depend upon one another to complete their work.

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A customer-based structure is appropriate for organizations that have separate customer groups with very specific and distinct needs.

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__________ roles are lateral relationships that help to integrate and coordinate the activities of the organization (that is, liaisons, committees, task forces, integrating positions, and interfunctional work teams) .

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A functional structure supports task specialization and may help employees develop better job-related skills.

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If an organization's decision-making authority rests with corporate headquarters or the top levels of management of an operating facility, its organization design is

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In general, four types of organizational structures are predominant in organizations today: functional, divisional, matrix, and focused.

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Three types of network structures are found in organizations today. These are:

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Which of the following is a unique disadvantage of the network structure?

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Match each term with the correct statement below. -the degree to which work groups are interrelated

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The output of one unit becomes the input for another unit in which of the following levels of work group interdependence?

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