Management 360 - Management and Organizational Behavior » 2019 » Chapter 11 Quiz

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Question #1
Behind every formal structure typically lies a(n) _____, which is the set of unofficial relationships among an organization’s members.
A.   template structure
B.   informal structure
C.   functional structure
D.   divisional structure
E.   matrix structure
Question #2
Structures with wider spans of control and fewer levels of management are called _____; those with narrow spans of control and many levels of management are known as _____.
A.   tall, short
B.   short, tall
C.   tall, flat
D.   flat, tall
E.   large, small
Question #3
The major advantages of a functional structure include all of the following EXCEPT:
A.   economies of scale with efficient use of resources.
B.   minimized need of communication.
C.   clear career paths within functions.
D.   ask assignments consistent with expertise and training.
E.   high-quality technical problem solving.
Question #4
The two-boss system is susceptible to power struggles and can be frustrating if it creates task confusion and conflicting work priorities. This two-boss system is a characteristic of which type of organization structure?
A.   Functional
B.   Process
C.   Virtual
D.   Customer
E.   Matrix
Question #5
What do we call boundaryless organizations that use IT and the Internet to engage a shifting network of strategic alliances?
A.   Matrix structure
B.   IT departments
C.   Virtual organizations
D.   Organizational cultures
E.   Boundaryless organizations
Question #6
Which of the following is used to describe a diagram that shows reporting relationships and the formal arrangement of work positions within an organization?
A.   Organization chart
B.   Informal structure
C.   Informal chart
D.   National culture
E.   Organizational culture
Question #7
Which of the following types of structure combines the functional and divisional structures?
A.   Process structure
B.   Virtual organization
C.   Customer structure
D.   Matrix structure
E.   Network structure
Question #8
Which type of organization operates with a minimum of bureaucratic features and encourages worker empowerment and teamwork?
A.   Bureaucratic organizations
B.   Virtual organizations
C.   Coercive organizations
D.   Adaptive organizations
E.   Mechanistic organizations
Question #9
Which type of structure uses IT to link with networks of outside suppliers and service contractors?
A.   Functional structure
B.   Network structure
C.   Process structure
D.   Matrix structure
Question #10
A(n) _____ convenes for a particular task and disbands once a project is completed.,,
A.   cross-functional team
B.   project team
C.   boundaryless team
D.   process team
E.   functional team

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