Question 1

Of the following, which one is least likely to represent a challenge organizations may face today?

Accepted Answer

Sallie-Anne's business does not face any significant challenges as she is content with the size and style of her operation and has no desire to expand or compete with other businesses.

Question 2

Of the following structural dimensions, which one is sometimes referred to as division of labour?

Accepted Answer

Specialization refers to the division of labor within an organization, where each employee or group is responsible for a specific task or set of tasks. This can lead to increased efficiency and productivity, but can also create a lack of flexibility and communication between different departments or functions.

Question 3

Intangible assets, including corporations' investments in people as well as financial products, become increasingly important relative to tangible assets.

Accepted Answer

Intangible assets such as human capital (investments in people) and financial products have become increasingly important in today's economy, as they can contribute significantly to a corporation's value and competitive advantage. This shift has led to intangible assets surpassing tangible assets in many industries.

Question 4

Of the following structural dimensions, which one would include the organization's job descriptions, its human resource policies, and the internal regulations established for the firm?

Accepted Answer

Formalization refers to the degree to which an organization's policies, procedures, and job descriptions are written and explicitly articulated. It encompasses job descriptions, human resource policies, and internal regulations.

Question 5

Organization A has decided it will place 70% of its workforce in production, 10% in managerial capacities, and 20% in various administrative positions. It has determined 42.67% of its budget will be devoted to providing what is necessary for its employees to assist the company in achieving the desired end result of operations. Which contextual dimension of Organization A is this describing?

Accepted Answer

This describes the organizational strategy of Organization A, as it outlines how the organization plans to allocate its workforce and budget to achieve its operational goals.

Question 6

Not all companies and other organizations undergo changes that can be illuminated and informed by theories of organization and its design.

Accepted Answer

All companies and organizations undergo changes that can be illuminated and informed by theories of organization and its design, as these theories provide frameworks for understanding, managing, and implementing change within various types of organizations.

Question 7

Brenda Oshogbo works at S&S Operations. She heads that company's human resource department and is primarily responsible for establishing employee compensation and benefit programs. Brenda would most likely be considered to be in which one of the following parts of the organization?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Brenda Oshogbo works at S&S Operations. She...

Question 8

According to the ideas proposed by Henry Mintzberg, in which part of an organization would workers who produce the product fit?

Accepted Answer

According to Mintzberg's theory, the technical core is the part of the organization where the actual production of goods or services takes place. Therefore, workers who produce the product would fit into this part of the organization.

Question 9

Issues of ethics and social responsibility are not very important.

Accepted Answer

Ethics and social responsibility are crucial for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. They define how we should behave towards others and the environment, and ensure that we act in an ethical, fair, honest, and respectful manner. Failure to consider these issues can lead to harm, injustice, and negative consequences for individuals and society. Therefore, ethics and social responsibility should be given great importance.

Question 10

Organizations are (1) social entities that (2) are goal-directed, (3) are designed as deliberately structured and coordinated activity systems, and (4) are linked to the external environment.

Accepted Answer

This is a commonly accepted definition of organizations within management and organizational theory.

Question 11

Which of the following is best described as being a micro examination of an organization that focuses on the people inside the organization and examines concepts such as motivation, personality, and leadership style?

Accepted Answer

The micro examination of an organization that focuses on the people inside the organization and examines concepts such as motivation, personality, and leadership style is known as organizational behaviour. Therefore, the best option is (E) Organizational behaviour.

Question 12

Markets, technologies and organizations are becoming increasingly interconnected.

Accepted Answer

As the world becomes more globalized, markets, technologies, and organizations are becoming more intertwined and interdependent. This can be seen with the rise of multinational corporations, the internet, and global supply chains.

Question 13

The Scents Place is a well-organized, highly productive business that manufactures a variety of perfumes sold within Africa. Its employees are dedicated to providing superior customer service and respecting each other and the organization. Each work day employees report on time and are professionally dressed even though there is no dress code in place at the business. The workers are very pleased by the benefit package provided by the company and constantly discuss how well their employers take care of them. The company, in turn, is very pleased by the dedication, ethical behaviours, and efficiency of its workers.
This is a description of the of The Scents Place.

Accepted Answer

This description provides details on the culture within The Scents Place, including the dedication and respect of employees, their professional dress code, and the benefits provided by the company. These details indicate the organization's values and attitudes, which make up the concept of organizational culture.

Question 14

At Organization B it takes 300 employees working 40-hour workweeks, a €2 million budget per year, 1 ton of raw materials per month, and 150 suppliers to ensure the organization reaches its desired level of output. This is describing the of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The information provided in the statement indicates the efficient use of resources such as employees, budget, raw materials, and suppliers to achieve the desired level of output. Therefore, the best choice is efficiency.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a structural dimension of organizations?

Accepted Answer

Environment is not a structural dimension of organizations. Structural dimensions refer to the way an organization is set up internally, such as the hierarchy of authority, centralization, and formalization. The environment, on the other hand, refers to external factors that affect the organization, such as economic conditions, competition, and regulatory requirements.

Question 16

When an organization willingly adopts different organizational activities, practices, and methods in order to better satisfy the various individuals who have an interest in it, it could be stated the organization is using a(n) .

Accepted Answer

The stakeholder approach involves the organization taking the interests of all its stakeholders into account, including employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. This often involves adopting different practices and methods to better satisfy these various parties. The other options do not involve the same level of consideration for multiple stakeholders.

Question 17

is/are attributed with being a strong contributor to the development of bureaucratic organizations.

Accepted Answer

Administrative principles, also known as classical management theory, is attributed with being a strong contributor to the development of bureaucratic organizations. This theory was popularized by theorists such as Henri Fayol and Max Weber, who emphasized the importance of formal hierarchy, division of labor, and standardized procedures in organizations.

Question 18

The organizations are important to society because of all of these except:

Accepted Answer

Organizations may create value for government through tax revenue, employment opportunities, and economic growth, but this is not the primary reason why they are important to society. The other options - producing goods and services efficiently, using modern technologies, facilitating innovation, and bringing together resources to achieve goals - all contribute to improving the quality of life and advancing society as a whole.

Quiz 1: What Are Organizations