FiltersDone

Question type

Essay

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

True False

Matching

Exam 8: Structuring Organizations for Todays Challenges

Show Answer

Share

---

All types

Filters

Study FlashcardsPractice ExamLearn

Question 91

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Assigning various functions that a firm might do for itself to outside organizations is known as competitive allocation.

A) True
B) False

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 92

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

Raven experienced frustration with her new job at Watchful Eyes Security Systems-that is, until she befriended an assistant, Alyssa, who works in another department. Over lunch in the break room, Alyssa shared with Raven the way things really work at Watchful Eyes. Raven quickly learned that

A) what she learned in her business classes didn't really help her in the real world.
B) an unofficial informal organization exists that she can utilize to help her do her job.
C) organizational culture can be negative.
D) not all businesses have a formal organization.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 93

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Cameron, a financial manager at Southeastern Bank, always attempts to treat each subordinate with respect and fairness. Cameron's treatment of employees is an example of Fayol's principle of

Fayol believed that the amount of decision-making power vested in top management should be the same in all situations.

As the span of control widens, there is usually a reduction of middle management and an emphasis on empowerment.

Employees who perform functions that advise and assist line personnel are known as

When Barrett opened his auto body shop, his business plan included a(n) ________ that showed the relationships among employees in his organization and the lines of authority and responsibility.

An organization that has contact people at the top and the chief executive officer at the bottom is known as a(n)

Which of the following describes an environment in which data is instantly available via the Internet to organizational partners?

An advantage of decentralized authority is that those individuals closest to the customers and more familiar with local conditions make decisions.

Because top managers supervise the firm's most talented workers, they generally have a broader span of control than middle or first-line managers.

A ________ organization is characterized by direct two-way lines of responsibility, authority, and communication running from the top to the bottom of the organization, with all people reporting to only one supervisor.

The informal organization of a business is probably best suited to

Cross-functional self-managed teams are groups of employees empowered to work with suppliers and customers to develop new products and give great service.

In a ________ organization, specialists from different parts of the organization are brought together on a temporary basis to work on specific projects.

Corner Booksellers needs to reorganize its floor space. Management decided to reduce seating space in its stores in order to create room for new shelves to display the growing interest in books on clean eating. This company's effort is an example of how a firm may reduce its emphasis in one product line in order to serve customer preferences and trends.

Henri Fayol and Max Weber are best known for their contributions to

The informal organization of a business can help generate creative solutions and inspire teamwork and camaraderie.

Organizational culture can produce either a positive or negative impact on an organization.

Baby Boomers are often referenced as digital natives.