Question 1

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ________ structure.

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A)  divisional
B)  functional
C)  product-market
D)  geographicE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

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A barrier-free organization is an organi...

Question 3

Which of the following is not a strategic risk of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of critical skills
B)  loss of cross-functional skills
C)  loss of control over a supplier
D)  loss of nonvital functionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

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The concept of ambidexterity incorporate...

Question 5

Which of the following is considered an advantage of a matrix structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  the layering of matrices
B)  increased clarity in reporting relationships
C)  increased responsiveness to the market
D)  fewer power struggles and reduced conflictE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Global start-ups occur after a corporation has exhausted all other possibilities for domestic growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a firm outsources some parts of its value chain in order to reduce costs and increase quality and at the same time engages in multiple alliances to penetrate new markets,this is an example of a firm using a ________ of organizational types.

Accepted Answer

A)  combination
B)  boundaryless consortium
C)  bounded consortium
D)  barrier-free collectionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent of international expansion
B)  the type of strategy (global,multidomestic,or transnational) 
C)  the degree of product diversity
D)  the degree of market diversityE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Firms that place too strong a priority on either adaptability or alignment can expect short term gains only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Decentralized decision-making enhances an organization-wide perspective across functions.
B)  It facilitates the development of general management talent.
C)  Pooling of specialists enhances coordination and control.
D)  It is easy to establish uniform performance standards.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage ________ and ________ to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  email;social media.
B)  telephone systems;outsourced systems
C)  point-of-sale inventory systems;RFID technology
D)  cloud systems;banking.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

Accepted Answer

A)  is high volume production.
B)  are unrelated product lines or service offerings.
C)  is very little vertical integration.
D)  there exists a strong need to decentralize decision making.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

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 16

One of the reasons that Asian conglomerate business groups continue to grow and those in the United States are seen to be unfocused and unlikely to succeed is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian conglomerates have a single corporation with a wide set of wholly owned subsidiaries.
B)  U.S.conglomerates are made up of a set of legally separate corporations,each with its own board of directors and shareholders.
C)  Asian conglomerates are made up of a set of legally separate corporations,each with its own board of directors and shareholders.
D)  Asian conglomerates are structured similarly to those in the United States and Europe.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  functional;divisional
B)  simple;functional
C)  simple;divisional
D)  holding-company;divisionalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Successful organizations create ________ boundaries among the ________ activities as well as between the organization and its external customers,suppliers,and alliance partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  impermeable;external
B)  impermeable;internal
C)  permeable;external
D)  permeable;internalE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Logitech International is an example of a company that began as a global start-up,with headquarters in both California and Switzerland and operations in both countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Generally speaking discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy follows structure.
B)  structure follows strategy.
C)  strategy can effectively be formulated without considering structural elements.
D)  structure typically has a very small influence on the strategy of a firm.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

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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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What is a barrier-free organization? Discuss the importance for a barrier-free organization of creating permeable internal boundaries and developing effective relationships with external constituencies.

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The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

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Explain why firms that achieve both adaptability and alignment are considered ambidextrous organizations.

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Communication and information technologies can plan an important role in bridging gaps and breaking down barriers between organizations.Firms can leverage ________ and ________ to facilitate automated communications and coordinated actions with suppliers,distributers,and other firm partners.

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Managers trained in rigid hierarchies do not find it difficult to transition to participative style required for effective teamwork.

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Logitech International is an example of a company that began as a global start-up,with headquarters in both California and Switzerland and operations in both countries.

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Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

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

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Firms that place too strong a priority on either adaptability or alignment can expect short term gains only.

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Global start-ups occur after a corporation has exhausted all other possibilities for domestic growth.

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One of the reasons that Asian conglomerate business groups continue to grow and those in the United States are seen to be unfocused and unlikely to succeed is that

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Which of the following is not a strategic risk of outsourcing?

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