Question 1

In a simple structure where the owner manager makes most of the important decisions,extensive rules and regulations are used to maintain order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Structures help to ensure that ____________ are used effectively in accomplishing the mission of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   strategies
B)   relationships
C)   resources
D)   boundariesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   efficient use of managerial and technical talent
B)   an enhanced ability to respond quickly to changes in the external environment
C)   high degree of emphasis on long-term performance
D)   uniformity in image and quality across divisionsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Modular companies can achieve rapid growth because they do not require large investments in fixed assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In an ambidextrous firm,if too much focus is placed on _______ the firm with suffer low profitability in the short run.

Accepted Answer

A)   alignment
B)   adaptability
C)   structure
D)   opportunitiesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Virtual organizations ______________ whereas modular organizations _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are usually permanent; are usually temporary
B)   accept interdependent destinies; pursue collective strategies
C)   pursue collective strategies; forfeit strategic control
D)   give up part of their strategic control; retain full strategic controlE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

An advantage of the barrier-free form of organizing is that internal cooperation and shared objectives are not required for it to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The two vital ongoing activities necessary for creating boundaryless organizations that managers today must concern themselves with are

Accepted Answer

A)   financial returns and marketplace value.
B)   market share and shareholder value.
C)   type of structure, mechanisms, processes, and techniques for enhancing permeability.
D)   product marketability and capital structure.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

The virtual organization is characterized by participating firms which pursue a collective strategy that enables them to cope with environmental uncertainty through cooperative efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the name of the practice that many modular organization use to grow?

Accepted Answer

A)   operational effectiveness
B)   outsourcing
C)   strategic leveraging
D)   strategic enablingE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

A new firm with a simple structure typically increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs over time.It may also engage in some vertical integration to secure sources of supply (backward integration)as well as channels of distribution (forward integration).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Different types of boundaries place limits on organizations in order to foster high degrees of interaction with inside influences and varying levels of permeability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A matrix organizational structure is characterized by a combination of the ______________ and _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   functional structure; divisional structure
B)   simple structure; functional structure
C)   simple structure; divisional structure
D)   holding company structure; divisional structureE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

According to author Jeffrey Pfeffer,the advantages of teams are that employees control themselves,develop more creative solutions to problems,and permit the absorption of administrative tasks previously performed by specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tools and techniques used to achieve effective coordination and integration of key activities in an organization include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   horizontal organization structures.
B)   horizontal systems and processes.
C)   horizontal diversification.
D)   communications and information technologies.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

According to author,Jeffrey Pfeffer,which of the following is not an advantage of teams?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teams interact so closely and therefore coordination and integration becomes unnecessary.
B)   Teams substitute peer-based control for hierarchical control of work.
C)   Teams often develop more creative solutions, because they share.
D)   Teams permit the absorption of administrative tasks previously performed by specialists.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure of a company are: the type of strategy that drives its foreign operations,its product diversity,and the extent to which the company is dependent on foreign sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The strategic business unit (SBU)and holding company structure are variants of the functional form of structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The O'Reilly and Tushman study on ambidextrous organizational designs found that there was no relationship between organizational structure,management practices employed and performance of both the breakthrough initiative and the traditional business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the study by O'Reilly and Tushman,effective ambidextrous structures had all of the following attributes except

Accepted Answer

A)   a clear and compelling vision.
B)   managerial efforts were highly focused on revenue enhancement.
C)   cross-fertilization among business units.
D)   established units were shielded from the distractions of launching new businesses.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Virtual organizations ______________ whereas modular organizations _____________.

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According to author Jeffrey Pfeffer,the advantages of teams are that employees control themselves,develop more creative solutions to problems,and permit the absorption of administrative tasks previously performed by specialists.

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In an ambidextrous firm,if too much focus is placed on _______ the firm with suffer low profitability in the short run.

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According to author,Jeffrey Pfeffer,which of the following is not an advantage of teams?

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In a simple structure where the owner manager makes most of the important decisions,extensive rules and regulations are used to maintain order.

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Modular companies can achieve rapid growth because they do not require large investments in fixed assets.

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A new firm with a simple structure typically increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs over time.It may also engage in some vertical integration to secure sources of supply (backward integration)as well as channels of distribution (forward integration).

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The virtual organization is characterized by participating firms which pursue a collective strategy that enables them to cope with environmental uncertainty through cooperative efforts.

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The strategic business unit (SBU)and holding company structure are variants of the functional form of structure.

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The O'Reilly and Tushman study on ambidextrous organizational designs found that there was no relationship between organizational structure,management practices employed and performance of both the breakthrough initiative and the traditional business.

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A matrix organizational structure is characterized by a combination of the ______________ and _____________.

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Structures help to ensure that ____________ are used effectively in accomplishing the mission of the organization.

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Different types of boundaries place limits on organizations in order to foster high degrees of interaction with inside influences and varying levels of permeability.

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Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure of a company are: the type of strategy that drives its foreign operations,its product diversity,and the extent to which the company is dependent on foreign sales.

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What is the name of the practice that many modular organization use to grow?

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The two vital ongoing activities necessary for creating boundaryless organizations that managers today must concern themselves with are

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An advantage of the barrier-free form of organizing is that internal cooperation and shared objectives are not required for it to work.

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Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

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According to the study by O'Reilly and Tushman,effective ambidextrous structures had all of the following attributes except

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Tools and techniques used to achieve effective coordination and integration of key activities in an organization include all of the following except

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Virtual organizations __ whereas modular organizations _.

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