Question 1

In an) _____ organization, managers encourage employees to work more as teammates than as subordinates who take orders from the boss.

Accepted Answer

An organic organization is characterized by decentralization, flexibility, and teamwork. In this type of organization, there is less emphasis on formal procedures and clear job descriptions, and employees are encouraged to work together and take on more responsibility. This allows for greater creativity, innovation, and adaptability.

Question 2

In organizing, coordination is

Accepted Answer

Coordination is the process of linking different parts of an organization to achieve its overall mission. This involves establishing procedures and systems that promote communication, cooperation, and collaboration among individuals and units, and ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals. While the other options may play a role in organizing, they do not specifically refer to coordination.

Question 3

Coordination by plan deals with establishing common routines and procedures that apply uniformly to everyone.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Natalie, a manager at a branch of Blue Soul Spa, leads all the ten employees working in her branch. She reports directly to the owner of Blue Soul Spa. Thus, in the context of span of control, Blue Soul Spa is a tall organization.

Accepted Answer

A tall organization typically has many layers of management with a narrow span of control. With Natalie managing ten employees directly, it suggests a wider span of control, which is characteristic of a flat organization.

Question 5

In the context of an organization's vertical structure, traditionally authority resides in people and not in positions.

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, authority in an organization's vertical structure is tied to positions rather than individuals, meaning that the power and responsibilities are associated with the role itself, not the person occupying it.

Question 6

The more highly differentiated a firm is,

Accepted Answer

The more highly differentiated a firm is, the more specialized its units become, creating a greater need for coordination and integration among its units to ensure that they are working towards the same goals and objectives. Therefore, the answer is A.

Question 7

In general, coordination methods within an organization include standardization, plans, and mutual adjustment.

Accepted Answer

Coordination methods within an organization typically involve some degree of standardization, planning, and mutual adjustment between individuals or teams. These methods help ensure that everyone is working towards the same goals and that different parts of the organization are aligned with each other to achieve those goals.

Question 8

Erica works in the human resources department of an insurance company. Therefore, she works in a staff department rather than a line department.

Accepted Answer

The human resources department is a staff department in most organizations as it provides support and assistance to other departments rather than directly producing goods or services for customers.

Question 9

Organizations with an organic structure are much less rigid than mechanistic organizations.

Accepted Answer

Organic organizations are characterized by a decentralized management approach, fluid job roles, flexible work processes, and a focus on individual initiative and teamwork. This contrasts with mechanistic organizations, which are characterized by a centralized management approach, strict job roles, formal procedures, and a focus on efficiency and specialization.

Question 10

________ is the assignment of different tasks to different people or groups in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Division of labor refers to the process of assigning different tasks to different people or groups in an organization. This approach helps to improve efficiency, productivity, and specialization of skills as individuals focus on specific tasks in which they have expertise. The other options, such as locus of control, standardization, value chain, and supply chain, do not accurately describe the process of assigning tasks to people or groups in an organization.

Question 11

Which of the following types of information is conveyed by a traditional organization chart?

Accepted Answer

A traditional organization chart conveys the work performed by each unit in the organization, typically in a hierarchical structure. It shows the different departments or units within the organization, their respective roles and responsibilities, and how they fit into the overall structure of the organization. It does not convey information about products, decision-making processes, geographical location, or external interactions.

Question 12

Blue Wing Electronics Inc. has separate company-wide marketing, production, design, and research departments. Thus, it is a divisional organization.

Accepted Answer

A divisional organization is structured around products, services, or geographic locations, not by function like marketing, production, design, and research.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mechanistic organization?

Accepted Answer

In a mechanistic organization, obedience to authority is seen as a key characteristic of commitment to the organization. Other characteristics include a formal organizational structure, narrow and defined job responsibilities, high specialization, and centralized decision making. The other choices do not fit the characteristics of a mechanistic organization.

Question 14

In an organization, when there are many subunits and many specialists who think differently, differentiation is said to be high.

Accepted Answer

When there are many subunits and many specialists, each with their own expertise and perspective, there is a high degree of differentiation within the organization.

Question 15

Large organizations are typically more organic and less bureaucratic than small ones.

Accepted Answer

Large organizations tend to have more layers of management, formal rules and procedures, and a more hierarchical structure, which can make them more bureaucratic. Small organizations, on the other hand, tend to have more flexibility and adaptability, which can make them more organic.

Question 16

In the context of integration, which of the following is true of the findings of Lawrence and Lorsch?

Accepted Answer

Lawrence and Lorsch found that highly differentiated firms were more likely to fail in a complex environment if they failed to integrate their activities adequately. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. The other options are incorrect as they either present a different finding or go beyond the scope of the study.

Question 17

To be successful, partners in a strategic alliance must pay attention to human relationships.

Accepted Answer

Human relationships are an important aspect of strategic alliances as they impact communication, trust, and collaboration between partners. Building and maintaining strong relationships can lead to the success of the alliance.

Question 18

The organization chart depicts the

Accepted Answer

An organization chart shows the different positions in a company and the way they are arranged in terms of hierarchy and reporting lines. It provides a visual representation of the structure of the organization.

Question 19

In the vertical structure of a firm, authority is the

Accepted Answer

In a vertical structure of a firm, authority refers to the legitimate right of a manager to make decisions, delegate tasks, and direct others in the organization. It is the power vested in managers by the organization to ensure that work is accomplished effectively and efficiently.

Question 20

_____ is the process in which different individuals and units perform different tasks.

Accepted Answer

Specialization is the process in which different individuals and units perform different tasks. Mutual adjustment refers to the coordination of activities through communication and collaboration. Formalization refers to the extent of written rules and procedures in an organization. Standardization refers to the development and implementation of consistent practices and procedures. Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a manager can effectively manage.

Quiz 7: Organizing for Success