Question 1

A modular structure assembles parts, components, or modules provided by external contractors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

___________ occurs when the common goal is pursued by individuals performing separate but related tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)   Division of labor
B)   Hierarchy of authority
C)   Unity of command
D)   Span of control
E)   Traditional structureF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A ________ structure outsources parts of the product, which it later assembles.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hollow
B)   Modular
C)   Matrix
D)   Horizontal
E)   VirtualF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

A horizontal approach to organizational design tends to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)   Specific customers
B)   Work processes
C)   Functional expertise
D)   Efficiency over effectiveness
E)   Use of information technologyF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 5

The horizontal approach to organizational design tends to focus on work processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an open organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A)   Matrix
B)   Modular
C)   Horizontal
D)   Functional
E)   DivisionalF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

ABC Company has divided its employees into departments of manufacturing, marketing, and finance. The company is said to have a(n)  _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Entrepreneurial
B)   Project
C)   Hollow
D)   Modular
E)   FunctionalF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The idea of organization design is that organizations are more effective or successful when their structure supports the execution of corporate strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Normally, organizations with a hierarchical culture have narrower spans of control than flatter organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Johnson & Co. has divided its employees according to the locations of the customers that they tend to. Thus, it has teams that cater to the urban areas, semi-urban areas, and so on. Johnson & Co. is said to have a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Functional
B)   Hollow
C)   Modular
D)   Virtual
E)   DivisionalF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

The organization's official communication network is not visible in the organization chart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the "pros" of _________ organizations is a lower cost of entry and overhead.

Accepted Answer

A)   Matrix
B)   Functional
C)   Hollow
D)   Learning
E)   DivisionalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

In XYZ Aerospace, project engineers report both to a project manager for the particular work they are performing as well as the manager of engineering. This is a ________ organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Divisional
B)   Hollow
C)   Matrix
D)   Functional
E)   HorizontalF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Aligned goals start with the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hierarchy of authority
B)   Organizational structure
C)   Organizational culture
D)   Organizational climate
E)   Strategic planF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Innovation is positively related to the level of skill and abilities of the people involved as well as their self-efficacy for innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A _________ structure is designed around a central core of key functions and outsources other functions to other companies or individuals who can do them cheaper or faster.

Accepted Answer

A)   Hollow
B)   Modular
C)   Matrix
D)   Horizontal
E)   VirtualF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Today, we consider that the three main categories of organizational design are functional, divisional, and matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify the seven types of organizational structures. Describe each, and draw a simple model of an organization with that structure.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following is a traditional organizational design?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horizontal
B)   Hollow
C)   Modular
D)   Matrix
E)   VirtualF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Research has shown that innovation is positively related to hierarchical cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Organizational Design, Effectiveness, and Innovation

The horizontal approach to organizational design tends to focus on work processes.

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A modular structure assembles parts, components, or modules provided by external contractors.

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In XYZ Aerospace, project engineers report both to a project manager for the particular work they are performing as well as the manager of engineering. This is a ________ organization.

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The organization's official communication network is not visible in the organization chart.

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___________ occurs when the common goal is pursued by individuals performing separate but related tasks.

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The idea of organization design is that organizations are more effective or successful when their structure supports the execution of corporate strategies.

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Normally, organizations with a hierarchical culture have narrower spans of control than flatter organizations.

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Innovation is positively related to the level of skill and abilities of the people involved as well as their self-efficacy for innovation.

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Today, we consider that the three main categories of organizational design are functional, divisional, and matrix.

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Identify the seven types of organizational structures. Describe each, and draw a simple model of an organization with that structure.

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A horizontal approach to organizational design tends to focus on:

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One of the "pros" of _________ organizations is a lower cost of entry and overhead.

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A _________ structure is designed around a central core of key functions and outsources other functions to other companies or individuals who can do them cheaper or faster.

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ABC Company has divided its employees into departments of manufacturing, marketing, and finance. The company is said to have a(n) _____ structure.

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Which of the following is a traditional organizational design?

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A ________ structure outsources parts of the product, which it later assembles.

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Which of the following is an open organizational design?

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Aligned goals start with the __________.

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Research has shown that innovation is positively related to hierarchical cultures.

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Johnson & Co. has divided its employees according to the locations of the customers that they tend to. Thus, it has teams that cater to the urban areas, semi-urban areas, and so on. Johnson & Co. is said to have a ________ structure.

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