Question 1

Which of the following is designed with direct,clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward?
A) a line organization
B) a functional organization
C) a staff organization
D) a matrix organization

Accepted Answer

A line organization is designed with direct, clear lines of authority and communication flowing from top managers downward to lower-level employees. This type of organization is characterized by a simple and straightforward structure, where each employee reports to only one supervisor, leading to fast decision-making and efficient operations.

Question 2

Which of the following personnel give expert advice in specialized areas?
A) staff
B) line
C) functional
D) lower

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Charlie Li has been hired by Exide Technologies to be its legal counsel.Li will handle all of Exide's legal affairs.Li is in which of the following type of position?
A) staff
B) line
C) centralized
D) matrix

Accepted Answer

As a legal counsel, Charlie Li will provide specialized knowledge and expertise in legal matters to support and advise the management of Exide Technologies. This makes him a staff member rather than a line member who directly contributes to the company's production or revenue generation. Li's position is not centralized as he will be handling all legal affairs, but he will not be supervising other staff members in different departments, which rules out the matrix option. Therefore, the best choice is A) staff.

Question 4

Ed Czerni works in the public relations office of a company that manufactures floor covering.Czerni does not produce,sell,or distribute the products his company makes.He is in which of the following positions?
A) line
B) centralized
C) functional
D) staff

Accepted Answer

Ed Czerni is in a staff position, as he supports the main functions of the company but does not directly contribute to the production or distribution of the floor covering products.

Question 5

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?
A) Employees are willing to take responsibility.
B) The firm is geographically centralized.
C) The firm is very small.
D) The firm is operating in a stable environment.

Accepted Answer

Decentralization is usually desirable when employees are willing to take responsibility because it allows decision-making to be distributed across different levels and individuals within the organization, rather than being concentrated at the top. This ensures that decisions are made quickly and that employees feel empowered and motivated to contribute to the success of the company. Geographical centralization, the size of the firm, and the stability of the environment are not necessarily determining factors in whether decentralization is desirable or not.

Question 6

Mario Laytana is a warehouse manager for a company that produces and sells peaches and peach-related products.In this small entrepreneurial firm,there are direct lines of communication and authority flowing from the company's CEO down to Laytana and through her to the workers in the warehouse.Laytana works in which of the following?
A) a functional organization
B) a matrix organization
C) a staff organization
D) a line organization

Accepted Answer

A line organization has direct lines of communication and authority flowing from the top down. Laytana's role as warehouse manager indicates that she is part of the direct line of authority in the company.

Question 7

Which of the following types of organizations are characterized by a relatively high degree of job specialization,rigid departmentalization,many layers of management,narrow spans of control,centralized decision making,and a long chain of command?
A) organic
B) line
C) hierarchical
D) mechanistic

Accepted Answer

The characteristics mentioned in the question are typical of a mechanistic organizational structure, which is highly centralized with top-down decision making, rigid departmentalization, and a long chain of command. A mechanistic structure is typically associated with traditional, bureaucratic organizations.

Question 8

Sunny Maroney is the head of the marketing research department for a cosmetics manufacturer.Maroney delegates as much authority as possible to her 14 subordinates,although she still retains ultimate responsibility.Maroney manages which of the following type of department?
A) hierarchical
B) decentralized
C) centralized
D) functionally organized

Accepted Answer

Maroney's delegation of authority and decision-making power to her subordinates indicates a decentralized management approach.

Question 9

A company with few managerial levels and a short chain of command usually has a wide span of control.Which of the following type of organizational structure best describes this company?
A) flat
B) tall
C) matrix
D) narrow

Accepted Answer

A flat organizational structure is characterized by few managerial levels and a short chain of command. In such a structure, managers have a wide span of control, which means they oversee a large number of employees.

Question 10

Chloe Anyan works in the human resources department of a company that manufactures packaging machines.She handles payroll and insurance.Anyan is in which of the following positions?
A) staff
B) line
C) functional
D) matrix

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Kirk McCoy is district sales manager for the Jimmy Dean division of Sara Lee Corp.He has six sales managers who report to him.McCoy makes most of the decisions for his people and demands that they check with him on any changes in pricing,sales scheduling and routing,and sales presentation material.McCoy operates which of the following types of department?
A) centralized=
B) decentralized
C) hierarchical
D) subordinated

Accepted Answer

In a centralized department, decisions are made by top level management and lower level employees must check with them for any changes or decisions to be made. This is exactly what is described in the scenario, as Kirk McCoy makes most of the decisions for his sales managers and demands that they check with him on important matters.

Question 12

Which of the following type of organization is characterized by a relatively low degree of job specialization,loose departmentalization,few levels of management,wide spans of control,decentralized decision making,and a short chain of command?
A) hierarchical
B) organic
C) mechanistic
D) line

Accepted Answer

The characteristics described in the question are consistent with an organic organization structure. In contrast, mechanistic structures tend to have high job specialization, clear departmentalization, many levels of management, narrow spans of control, centralized decision-making, and a long chain of command.

Question 13

An organic organization has which of the following characteristics?
A) loose departmentalization
B) a relatively high degree of job specialization
C) narrow spans of control
D) centralized decision making

Accepted Answer

An organic organization is characterized by loose departmentalization, which allows for flexibility and adaptability in response to changes in the environment. In contrast, a mechanistic organization would have a relatively high degree of job specialization, narrow spans of control, and centralized decision making.

Question 14

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?
A) The organization has fewer than 30 employees.
B) The company is geographically concentrated.
C) The company is operating in a pure competition.
D) The firm is operating in a dynamic environment.

Accepted Answer

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company operating in a dynamic environment. This is because a dynamic environment is constantly changing, which requires quick decision-making and flexibility in response to changing market conditions. Decentralization empowers employees at lower levels of the organization to make decisions and respond quickly to changes in the environment. In contrast, centralized decision-making can be slow and less effective in responding to a dynamic environment.

Question 15

Typical staff positions are found in which of the following departments?
A) human resources and marketing
B) legal and human resources
C) production and marketing
D) production and legal

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following is the practice of giving a great deal of authority and decision-making freedom to lower-level managers?
A) Centralization
B) Decentralization
C) Autonomy
D) Functionalization

Accepted Answer

Decentralization is the practice of delegating decision-making power to lower-level managers or employees. This allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness in decision-making, as well as a more efficient use of resources. Centralization, on the other hand, involves consolidating decision-making power at the top of the organizational hierarchy, which can lead to slower decision-making and reduced innovation. Autonomy refers to the degree of independence employees have in their work, while functionalization refers to the division of labor into specialized roles or functions.

Question 17

A company with a narrow span of control,which tends to have many managerial levels and a long chain of command,is said to have which of the following type of organizational structure?
A) tall
B) flat
C) networked
D) wide

Accepted Answer

A company with a narrow span of control, which means that each manager oversees only a small number of subordinates, will have many managerial levels and a long chain of command. This is known as a tall organizational structure. In contrast, a flat organizational structure has a wide span of control and fewer levels of management.

Question 18

A mechanistic organization has which of the following characteristics?
A) low job specialization
B) a short chain of command
C) few levels of management
D) centralized decision making

Accepted Answer

A mechanistic organization typically has a high degree of centralization, meaning that decision making is concentrated at the top of the organization. This is reflected in the choice of D, which is the only option that indicates centralized decision making. The other options (A, B, and C) suggest more flattened and decentralized organizational structures, which are typically associated with organic organizations.

Question 19

What type of organization is a company with a wide span of control and short chain of command?
A) a matrix organization
B) a networked organization..
C) a flat organization.
D) a networked organization

Accepted Answer

A company with a wide span of control and short chain of command is best described as a flat organization, where there are few levels of hierarchy and employees have a high degree of autonomy and decision-making power. A matrix organization and a networked organization typically have more complex structures with multiple reporting lines and decentralized decision-making, while a flat organization is characterized by a simple and streamlined structure. Therefore, choice C is the most appropriate answer.

Question 20

Typical line positions are found in which of the following departments?
A) public relations and marketing
B) human resources and legal
C) legal and marketing
D) production and marketing

Accepted Answer

Line positions are typically found in departments directly involved in the core activities of a business, such as production and marketing.

Quiz 8: Designing Organizational Structures

Which of the following is designed with direct,clear lines of authority and communication flowing from the top managers downward?

Which of the following personnel give expert advice in specialized areas?

Charlie Li has been hired by Exide Technologies to be its legal counsel.Li will handle all of Exide's legal affairs.Li is in which of the following type of position?

Ed Czerni works in the public relations office of a company that manufactures floor covering.Czerni does not produce,sell,or distribute the products his company makes.He is in which of the following positions?

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?

Which of the following types of organizations are characterized by a relatively high degree of job specialization,rigid departmentalization,many layers of management,narrow spans of control,centralized decision making,and a long chain of command?

Sunny Maroney is the head of the marketing research department for a cosmetics manufacturer.Maroney delegates as much authority as possible to her 14 subordinates,although she still retains ultimate responsibility.Maroney manages which of the following type of department?

A company with few managerial levels and a short chain of command usually has a wide span of control.Which of the following type of organizational structure best describes this company?

Chloe Anyan works in the human resources department of a company that manufactures packaging machines.She handles payroll and insurance.Anyan is in which of the following positions?

Which of the following type of organization is characterized by a relatively low degree of job specialization,loose departmentalization,few levels of management,wide spans of control,decentralized decision making,and a short chain of command?

An organic organization has which of the following characteristics?

Decentralization is usually desirable in a company under which of the following conditions?

Typical staff positions are found in which of the following departments?

Which of the following is the practice of giving a great deal of authority and decision-making freedom to lower-level managers?

A company with a narrow span of control,which tends to have many managerial levels and a long chain of command,is said to have which of the following type of organizational structure?

A mechanistic organization has which of the following characteristics?

What type of organization is a company with a wide span of control and short chain of command?

Typical line positions are found in which of the following departments?