Question 1

The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Joel,an employee of the engineering department,has been temporarily assigned to work with specialists from other departments to develop a new product.Upon completion of this single project,Joel will return to his position in the engineering department.This arrangement illustrates the use of a self-managed team.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Economies of scale:

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A)  are available to small firms but not to large firms due to management inefficiencies.
B)  can be avoided by purchasing supplies and raw materials in large quantities.
C)  help explain the success of small businesses.
D)  are achieved when a firm reduces its average cost of production as they produce more.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

Accepted Answer

A)  consumer demand
B)  change
C)  international markets
D)  negative spiritual issueE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  Networking
B)  Virtual competition
C)  Benchmarking
D)  OutsourcingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The term mass production refers to:

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A)  producing large specialized items.
B)  efficiently producing large quantities of goods.
C)  two or more firms combined to better meet the needs of customers.
D)  the production of religious icons.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating specific rules for everyone to follow.
B)  reducing the span of control for managers.
C)  eliminating several layers of management.
D)  restructuring into a bureaucratic organization.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weakened corporate image.
B)  Less responsive to customers.
C)  Less empowerment.
D)  Lower morale away from corporate headquarters.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

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In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

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Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

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Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

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A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

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Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

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The term mass production refers to:

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The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

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Economies of scale:

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Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

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The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

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It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

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involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

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The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

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Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

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An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

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In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

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Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

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A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

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Exam 9: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Line organizations follow all of Fayol's traditional management rules.

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In large businesses,a line organization provides firms the ability to respond quickly to a changing environment.

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Given the current business environment,managing __________has become a critical managerial function.

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Compared to the centralized management structure,which of the following is a disadvantage of the decentralized management structure?

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A matrix organization produces an environment that discourages cooperation and teamwork.

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Inverted organizations empower employees by adding multiple layers of management and long lines of communication.

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The term mass production refers to:

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The concept of economies of scale suggests that the bigger a plant,the more efficient production becomes.

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Economies of scale:

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Young people who grew up with the Internet and cell phones are called digital users.

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The key to success is remaining flexible enough to adapt to changing times.

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It is relatively expensive to maintain a tall organization structure.

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involves an organization comparing each of their business functions against the best in the world.

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The more complex the job,the narrower the span of control.

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Weber was critical of bureaucrats because he felt they undermined the efficiency of the organization.

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An informal organization can be a valuable asset to managers attempting to create an environment of harmony and cooperation among employees.

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In recent years,large organizations have tried to improve their efficiency in communication and decision making by:

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Barbara is a middle manager who spends much of her time devising ways to implement the ideas of top management.Max Weber would have called Barbara a bureaucrat.

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A bureaucratic style of organization is slow when responding to change.

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