Question 1

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following statements is true of structure?
A) It represents the most important S in the 7 S model.
B) It helps create alignment between goals, skills, and environmental needs.
C) It includes recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation.
D) It is the ability of an individual to perform tasks.

Accepted Answer

Structure refers to the framework or organization of the company, including its hierarchy, reporting lines, and job roles. It helps to create alignment between the goals, skills, and environmental needs by organizing resources and people in a way that best supports the overall strategy. Structure does not include recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation, which fall under the Staffing and Skills element of the 7 S model. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because while structure is important, it is not necessarily the most important S in the 7 S model. Option C is incorrect because it refers to Staffing and Skills, not Structure. Option D is incorrect because it refers to individual capability, not organizational structure.

Question 2

Rafael, the chief executive officer of a chemical firm, believes that concentrating on the hard triangle of the 7 S model will help bring in the necessary organizational alignment in a relatively short period of time.Which of the following statements, if true, would strengthen Rafael's belief?
A) Changing the style or shared values of an organization is a less burdensome task for the top management.
B) The organizational element of strategy is often difficult to codify.
C) The elements of strategy, structure, and systems can help an organization to quickly reach the desired level of change within an organization.
D) The elements of style and skills are often easy to codify and can speed up the process of change in an organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

The statement that the elements of strategy, structure, and systems can help an organization to quickly reach the desired level of change within an organization supports Rafael's belief that focusing on the hard triangle of the 7 S model will bring about organizational alignment in a relatively short period of time. Option A and D are irrelevant to Rafael's belief, and option B weakens Rafael's belief as it suggests that strategy, which is one of the hard elements, is difficult to codify.

Question 3

An organization believes that each division of services is a separate business.Each division of the organization includes all the functions needed to run that business.This is an example of a(n) _____.
A) M-form structure
B) strategy
C) guiding coalition
D) soft square

Accepted Answer

This type of organizational structure is known as a multidivisional (M-form) structure, where each division operates as a separate business with its own functional support.

Question 4

LeeAllen Inc., a well-established healthcare centre, starts a new production unit.The company hires 100 new employees for the new unit to meet the customer demand.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Style
D) Staffing

Accepted Answer

Staffing is exemplified in this case as the company has hired 100 new employees for its new production unit. Staffing refers to the process of acquiring and deploying human resources to meet organizational objectives.

Question 5

Green Cruz Inc., a multinational retailer, is hiring employees who possess creative talents and prefer working in a challenging environment.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Skills
D) Systems

Accepted Answer

The component of the 7 S model exemplified in this case is Skills. It refers to the abilities and competencies of the employees that are required for achieving the company's goals and objectives. Green Cruz Inc. is looking for employees who possess creative talents and can meet the challenges at work. This shows that the company values the skills of its employees and wants to hire individuals who possess the necessary skills for organizational success.

Question 6

Janice is the sales head at a dairy exporting firm.She spends much of her time interacting with people from various cultural backgrounds.The competitive and risk-taking attitude of Janice is different from those in more conservative work areas.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is being exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Skills
D) Style

Accepted Answer

Style refers to the leadership style and culture of an organization, including the values and attitudes of its employees. Janice's competitive and risk-taking attitude is an example of a leadership style and cultural characteristic that is different from more conservative work areas.

Question 7

Turner Inc., a manufacturer of athletic shoes, decides to assign responsibility to capture a particular market to its functional manager and product manager, wherein both the managers will equally share the assigned responsibilities.The company believes that both strong functional expertise and nuanced product knowledge play vital roles in creating competitive advantage.Which of the following organizational elements is exemplified in this case?
A) Strategy
B) Structure
C) Style
D) Skill

Accepted Answer

This case exemplifies the organizational element of structure as it involves the assignment of responsibilities to the functional and product managers, indicating a specific division of labor and authority within the organization.

Question 8

Mark Dinewell Inc., a well-established restaurant chain has vice presidents for different geographic regions and functional managers for each of those regions.Which of the following organizational elements is exemplified in this case?
A) Strategy
B) Structure
C) Style
D) Skill

Accepted Answer

The organizational element exemplified in this case is Structure, as it describes the formal system of authority, communication, and roles within an organization. In this case, the restaurant chain has a hierarchical structure with vice presidents for different geographic regions and functional managers for each of those regions. This structure helps to delineate responsibilities and ensure effective communication and coordination across the organization.

Question 9

Fortunize Inc., an advertising company, operates in an office space with a more informal setting that is conducive to creative thinking.The employees at Fortunize call each other by their first name or use nicknames.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Skills
D) Style

Accepted Answer

The informal setting and the use of first names or nicknames demonstrates the style element of the 7 S model, which relates to the culture and values of the organization.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about strategy?
A) It represents the most important S in the 7 S model.
B) It refers to the priorities, values, and virtues that members of an organization see as important.
C) It includes recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation.
D) It is the ability of an individual to perform tasks.

Accepted Answer

Strategy is considered a crucial component in the 7 S model, which also includes structure, systems, shared values, skills, style, and staff. The model is used for organizational analysis and strategy implementation, emphasizing the importance of strategy in aligning all other elements towards achieving organizational goals.

Question 11

Gonkie Inc., strives to create shared values by focusing on respect for the individual and extraordinary customer service.It works to create these shared values by sharing stories with its associates and managers that provide examples of the behavior they want to encourage.Which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Scorecard
B) Strategy
C) Skills
D) Superordinate goals

Accepted Answer

The focus on creating shared values through respect for individuals and customer service corresponds to the idea of superordinate goals in organizational behavior, which involves creating a common vision and shared goals among members of an organization. Shared stories are a common technique used to enact superordinate goals by communicating values and desired behavior. The other options do not directly relate to this case.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of shared values?
A) It refers to the priorities and virtues that members of an organization see as important.
B) It represents the most important S in the 7 S model.
C) It helps create alignment between goals, skills, and environmental needs.
D) It includes recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation.

Accepted Answer

Shared values refer to the priorities and virtues that members of an organization see as important. It helps in creating a sense of unity and cohesiveness within the organization. It represents one of the seven elements of the McKinsey 7-S model, which is used to analyze organizational effectiveness. While recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation are important human resource management practices, they do not fall under the category of shared values. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 13

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following statements is true of staffing?
A) It represents the most important S in the 7 S model.
B) It helps create alignment between goals, skills, and environmental needs.
C) It includes recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation.
D) It is the ability of an individual to perform tasks.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Godwel Inc., an insurance company, wants to assign accountability for particular tasks.It wants to measure the performance of every unit of the company.Which of the following organizational elements will help Godwel accomplish the given task?
A) Strategy
B) Structure
C) Style
D) Skill

Accepted Answer

Structure refers to the organization's framework, including the division of tasks and responsibilities among different departments or units. By developing a clear structure, Godwel Inc. can assign accountability and measure performance for each unit of the company.

Question 15

Reyes Corp., an event management firm, permits its employees to dress up for work in shorts, T-shirts, and flip-flops.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Skills
D) Style

Accepted Answer

The style component of the 7 S model refers to the organization's culture, including its norms, values, and overall work environment. Reyes Corp.'s permissive dress code exemplifies a casual, relaxed culture.

Question 16

Porben Inc., a specialist educational firm, targets public universities, job fairs, and job portals during its recruitment process.It provides on-the-job training to the new employees of the company.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Style
D) Staffing

Accepted Answer

The case describes the staffing process of Porben Inc., which involves targeting specific recruitment channels and providing on-the-job training to new employees. This aligns with the staffing component of the 7 S model, which refers to the process of acquiring, developing, and retaining a capable workforce within the organization.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of skills?
A) It represents the most important S in the 7 S model.
B) It helps create alignment between goals, skills, and environmental needs.
C) It includes recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation.
D) It refers to the abilities of individuals, groups, or organizations to perform tasks.

Accepted Answer

Skills refer to the abilities of individuals, groups, or organizations to perform tasks. The other options are not accurate definitions of skills. A represents strategy as the most important S in the 7 S model, B represents the concept of strategic alignment, and C represents the functions of human resource management.

Question 18

ThomasMyers Inc., a global automobile company, aims at developing a strategy to create and sustain a competitive environment.It wants to develop a structure that divides the labor and tasks of the organization.It aims at coordinating and controlling work of the different units within the firm.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following best exemplifies ThomasMyers' approach?
A) Scorecard
B) Hard triangle
C) Guiding coalition
D) Soft square

Accepted Answer

The hard triangle in the 7 S model represents the structure of the organization, which includes the division of labor and coordination and control of work. ThomasMyers' approach aligns with this as it aims to develop a structure that divides labor and tasks while coordinating and controlling work within the different units of the firm.

Question 19

Neskel Inc., a software company, collaborates in teams and continuously shares and refines critical skills.It fosters an environment that celebrates and leverages diversity.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?
A) Structure
B) Strategy
C) Systems
D) Style

Accepted Answer

The case exemplifies the "Style" element of the 7 S model, which refers to the leadership style and culture of the organization that sets the tone for its overall operation. It highlights the collaborative and diverse environment that Neskel Inc. fosters, indicating its particular leadership style and culture.

Question 20

Walter Gary Corp., a multinational consumer electronics firm, set up several branches around the globe to cater to the needs of its global customers and expand its reach.As part of this initiative, it appointed vice presidents of marketing and vice presidents of finance and accounting for every geographical region.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, this is an example of _____.
A) strategy
B) structure
C) style
D) skill

Accepted Answer

This is an example of the structure component of the 7 S model, as it involves the arrangement of the organization's resources and hierarchy.

Quiz 12: Implementing Strategy

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following statements is true of structure?

Rafael, the chief executive officer of a chemical firm, believes that concentrating on the hard triangle of the 7 S model will help bring in the necessary organizational alignment in a relatively short period of time.Which of the following statements, if true, would strengthen Rafael's belief?

An organization believes that each division of services is a separate business.Each division of the organization includes all the functions needed to run that business.This is an example of a(n) _____.

LeeAllen Inc., a well-established healthcare centre, starts a new production unit.The company hires 100 new employees for the new unit to meet the customer demand.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?

Green Cruz Inc., a multinational retailer, is hiring employees who possess creative talents and prefer working in a challenging environment.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?

Mark Dinewell Inc., a well-established restaurant chain has vice presidents for different geographic regions and functional managers for each of those regions.Which of the following organizational elements is exemplified in this case?

Which of the following statements is true about strategy?

Which of the following statements is true of shared values?

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following statements is true of staffing?

Godwel Inc., an insurance company, wants to assign accountability for particular tasks.It wants to measure the performance of every unit of the company.Which of the following organizational elements will help Godwel accomplish the given task?

Reyes Corp., an event management firm, permits its employees to dress up for work in shorts, T-shirts, and flip-flops.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?

Which of the following statements is true of skills?

Neskel Inc., a software company, collaborates in teams and continuously shares and refines critical skills.It fosters an environment that celebrates and leverages diversity.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment, which of the following is exemplified in this case?