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\u00a0Multiple Choice Quiz
1\u00a0\u00a0
Which of these statements about organizational structure is(are) true?
\u00a0A)\u00a0It refers to the division of labour.
\u00a0B)\u00a0It refers to patterns of coordination.
\u00a0C)\u00a0It refers to patterns of work flow and formal power that direct organizational activities.
\u00a0D)\u00a0Organizational structure reflects cultural and power relationships.
\u00a0E)\u00a0All of the above statements are true.<\/p>\n

2\u00a0\u00a0
Organizational structure refers to coordination and:
\u00a0A)\u00a0division of labour.
\u00a0B)\u00a0delegation of authority.
\u00a0C)\u00a0assumption of authority.
\u00a0D)\u00a0decentralized decision making.
\u00a0E)\u00a0chain of command.<\/p>\n

3\u00a0\u00a0
Work is divided into specialized jobs because:
\u00a0A)\u00a0it potentially increases work efficiency.
\u00a0B)\u00a0job incumbents can master their tasks quickly because work cycles are short.
\u00a0C)\u00a0less time is wasted changing from one task to another.
\u00a0D)\u00a0training costs are reduced.
\u00a0E)\u00a0all of the above.<\/p>\n

4\u00a0\u00a0
Fundamental requirements of __________ are division of labour into distinct tasks and coordination of that labour.
\u00a0A)\u00a0span of control
\u00a0B)\u00a0centralization
\u00a0C)\u00a0organizational structure
\u00a0D)\u00a0job specialization
\u00a0E)\u00a0concurrent engineering<\/p>\n

5\u00a0\u00a0
Coordination through formal hierarchy is a(n) __________ coordinating mechanism.
\u00a0A)\u00a0flexible
\u00a0B)\u00a0inefficient
\u00a0C)\u00a0efficient
\u00a0D)\u00a0effortless
\u00a0E)\u00a0a contemporary and optimal<\/p>\n

6\u00a0\u00a0
Each of these are basic elements of organizational structure, EXCEPT:
\u00a0A)\u00a0formalization.
\u00a0B)\u00a0departmentalization.
\u00a0C)\u00a0standardization.
\u00a0D)\u00a0centralization.
\u00a0E)\u00a0span of control.<\/p>\n

7\u00a0\u00a0
As organizations grow, they tend to _________ decision making authority.
\u00a0A)\u00a0centralize
\u00a0B)\u00a0decentralize
\u00a0C)\u00a0maintain
\u00a0D)\u00a0control
\u00a0E)\u00a0standardize<\/p>\n

8\u00a0\u00a0
A flat organizational structure creates a(n) __________ span of control.
\u00a0A)\u00a0tall
\u00a0B)\u00a0narrow
\u00a0C)\u00a0wide
\u00a0D)\u00a0centralized
\u00a0E)\u00a0informal<\/p>\n

9\u00a0\u00a0
__________ is the degree to which organizations standardize behaviour through rules, procedures, formal training, and related mechanisms.
\u00a0A)\u00a0Formalization
\u00a0B)\u00a0Standardization
\u00a0C)\u00a0Centralization
\u00a0D)\u00a0Departmentalization
\u00a0E)\u00a0Decentralization<\/p>\n

10\u00a0\u00a0
In a formalized structure, some work rules become so __________ that organizational efficiency would decline if they were actually followed.
\u00a0A)\u00a0flexible
\u00a0B)\u00a0ordinary
\u00a0C)\u00a0decentralized
\u00a0D)\u00a0centralized
\u00a0E)\u00a0convoluted<\/p>\n

11\u00a0\u00a0
What is a problem associated with formalization?
\u00a0A)\u00a0Rules and procedures reduce organizational flexibility.
\u00a0B)\u00a0Employees can become alienated and disempowered.
\u00a0C)\u00a0Rules and procedures can become the focus of attention.
\u00a0D)\u00a0All of the above.
\u00a0E)\u00a0None of the above.<\/p>\n

12\u00a0\u00a0
Companies with an organic structure have a:
\u00a0A)\u00a0wide span of control.
\u00a0B)\u00a0little formalization.
\u00a0C)\u00a0decentralized decision making.
\u00a0D)\u00a0all of the above.
\u00a0E)\u00a0none of the above.<\/p>\n

13\u00a0\u00a0
A(n) ___________ structure has a wide span of control, little formalization, and highly __________ decision-making.
\u00a0A)\u00a0organic; decentralized
\u00a0B)\u00a0mechanistic; centralized
\u00a0C)\u00a0departmental; departmentalized
\u00a0D)\u00a0formal; decentralized
\u00a0E)\u00a0informal; centralized<\/p>\n

14\u00a0\u00a0
Departmentalization is a(n)
\u00a0A)\u00a0form of informal communication.
\u00a0B)\u00a0element of organizational structure.
\u00a0C)\u00a0type of formalization.
\u00a0D)\u00a0element of standardization.
\u00a0E)\u00a0component of a flat span of control.<\/p>\n

15\u00a0\u00a0
Departmentalization refers to:
\u00a0A)\u00a0organic structure.
\u00a0B)\u00a0functional structure.
\u00a0C)\u00a0tall structure.
\u00a0D)\u00a0the organizational chart.
\u00a0E)\u00a0span of control.<\/p>\n

16\u00a0\u00a0
All of these are characteristics of a company with a simple structure, EXCEPT:
\u00a0A)\u00a0few people are employed.
\u00a0B)\u00a0owner’s direct supervision coordinates work activities.
\u00a0C)\u00a0narrowly defined roles.
\u00a0D)\u00a0minimal hierarchy.
\u00a0E)\u00a0flexible.<\/p>\n

17\u00a0\u00a0
Which of these is NOT a type of divisional structure?
\u00a0A)\u00a0Client
\u00a0B)\u00a0Product\/service
\u00a0C)\u00a0Geographic
\u00a0D)\u00a0Functional
\u00a0E)\u00a0All are divisional structures<\/p>\n

18\u00a0\u00a0
An advantage of functional structures is:
\u00a0A)\u00a0encourages specialization and increases employee identity with their profession.
\u00a0B)\u00a0permits grater specialization so that organization has expertise in each area.
\u00a0C)\u00a0direct supervision is easier.
\u00a0D)\u00a0creates common pools of talent that typically serve everyone in the organization.
\u00a0E)\u00a0all of the above.<\/p>\n

19\u00a0\u00a0
A divisional structure groups employees around:
\u00a0A)\u00a0clients.
\u00a0B)\u00a0outputs.
\u00a0C)\u00a0geographic areas.
\u00a0D)\u00a0all of the above.
\u00a0E)\u00a0none of the above.<\/p>\n

20\u00a0\u00a0
Which structure is usually optimal for project-based organizations with fluctuating workloads?
\u00a0A)\u00a0Functional
\u00a0B)\u00a0Divisional
\u00a0C)\u00a0Matrix
\u00a0D)\u00a0Network
\u00a0E)\u00a0Virtual<\/p>\n

21\u00a0\u00a0
A feature of a team-based organizational structure is:
\u00a0A)\u00a0building around self-directed work teams.
\u00a0B)\u00a0organized around work processes.
\u00a0C)\u00a0flat hierarchy.
\u00a0D)\u00a0little formalization.
\u00a0E)\u00a0all of these.<\/p>\n

22\u00a0\u00a0
A main force pushing toward a network structure is that an organization has ___________ core competencies.
\u00a0A)\u00a0undefined
\u00a0B)\u00a0a few
\u00a0C)\u00a0many
\u00a0D)\u00a0interdependent
\u00a0E)\u00a0independent<\/p>\n

23\u00a0\u00a0
A network structure that represents several independent companies that form unique partnership teams to provide customized products or services, usually to specific clients, for a limited time are known as:
\u00a0A)\u00a0host organizations.
\u00a0B)\u00a0virtual corporations.
\u00a0C)\u00a0global organizations.
\u00a0D)\u00a0centralized organizations.
\u00a0E)\u00a0formalized organizations.<\/p>\n

24\u00a0\u00a0
The way an organization positions itself in its setting in relation to stakeholders, given the organization\u2019s resources, capabilities, and mission is referred to as:
\u00a0A)\u00a0organizational strategy.
\u00a0B)\u00a0network structure.
\u00a0C)\u00a0technology utilization.
\u00a0D)\u00a0formalization.
\u00a0E)\u00a0all of the above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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