Deck 4: Fundamentals of Organization Structure

Question 1

When it comes to a matrix organization structure, there are very specific strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the following is not a strength attributed to this structure?

A) Works best in medium-sized organizations with multiple products
B) Flexible sharing of human resources across products
C) Suited to complex decisions
D) Involves conflict resolution sessions
E) Provides opportunities for product skill development

Answer 1

D

Question 2

A matrix structure is a weak form of horizontal linkage in which both product and functional structures are implemented simultaneously.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

are used to coordinate activities between the top and bottom of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.

A) Horizontal linkages
B) Vertical information systems
C) Vertical linkages
D) Horizontal structures
E) Matrix structures

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Vertical linkages are used to coordinate activities between the bottom and middle of an organization and are designed primarily for control of the organization.

Question 5

A virtual team is one that is made up of people in the same building who have no need to use information and communications technologies.

Question 6

With a virtual network structure the firm sub-contracts many or most of its major processes to the same company.

Question 7

Which one of the following would include an organization's periodic reports, written information, and computer-based communications that are distributed by the organization to its managers?

A) A horizontal linkage
B) A multifocused grouping
C) A virtual network structure
D) A virtual network grouping
E) A vertical information system

Question 8

Which organization structure has lack of control as a primary weakness?

A) Lateral structure
B) Horizontal structure
C) Divisional structure
D) Matrix structure
E) Virtual network structure

Question 9

Tobias would like to see a document that clearly depicts the various parts of his company, how those parts are tied together, and how each department fits in with the whole picture of the organization. Tobias most likely wants to have a(n) of his organization.

A) organization chart
B) departmental grouping
C) divisional grouping
D) virtual network grouping
E) functional matrix

Question 10

All of the following except which one is considered a weakness of a functional organization structure?

A) Is best with only one or a few products
B) Slow response time to environmental changes
C) Hierarchy overload
D) Decreased motivation
E) Poor horizontal coordination among departments

Question 11

Which of these structures is also referred to as modular structure?

A) Functional
B) Divisional
C) Horizontal
D) Multi-focused
E) Virtual network

Question 12

The most significant strength of horizontal structure is .

A) economies of scale
B) enhanced coordination
C) environmental response time
D) eliminates administrative overhead
E) authoritarian chain of command

Question 13

Pascale works in the finance department and Sven works in the production department of TSA, Inc. Both employees are currently working on a temporary committee whose purpose is to try and find a resolution to a problem. They know that as soon as the problem is
Resolved, the committee will be disbanded. What is this committee most likely called?

A) A virtual team
B) A task force
C) A divisional grouping
D) A team
E) A departmental grouping

Question 14

Phoebe, Emmeline, and Tanja work for ENH Enterprises. Krupa is their mutual supervisor. They have had the same training and perform similar work duties. They often work together on their tasks in order to complete them on time. Which of the following best identifies what these employees would be called?

A) Horizontal group
B) Functional group
C) Task force
D) Multifocused grouping
E) Team

Question 15

When an organization experiences lack of quality in its decision-making, has no innovative responses to its changing environment, has too much evident conflict, and its employee performance is declining, it is most likely facing .

A) vertical-horizontal malfunction
B) reengineering difficulties
C) decentralization
D) task force failure
E) symptoms of structural deficiency

Question 16

Becky has recently received a promotion at the dental office where she has worked for ten years. She is now a member of a permanent task force that will be taking care of preparing computerized dental information for clients. Becky is probably a member of a(n) .

A) liaison group
B) divisional grouping
C) virtual team
D) special project team
E) functional grouping

Question 17

In the departmental grouping options, grouping means employees are organized around core work processes.

A) functional
B) divisional
C) horizontal
D) multi-focused
E) virtual network

Question 18

A process refers to an organized group of related tasks and activities that work together to transform inputs into outputs that create value for customers.