Question 1

Standardization:

Accepted Answer

Standardization simplifies processes and tasks, allowing a manager to oversee more employees effectively, thus increasing their span of control.

Question 2

Motivation problems occur as the number of levels in the hierarchy increases because:

Accepted Answer

As the hierarchy levels increase, responsibility and authority at each level can decrease, leading to motivation problems due to lack of empowerment and decision-making capability.

Question 3

Which is not associated with centralization?

Accepted Answer

Delegating authority is associated with decentralization, not centralization. Centralization involves concentrating decision-making authority at the top levels of management.

Question 4

R&D typically has a relatively __________ hierarchy and a _________ span of control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of R&D typically has a relatively __________ hierarchy...

Question 5

________refers to the number of subordinates a manager directly supervises.

Accepted Answer

Span of control refers to the number of subordinates that a manager directly supervises.

Question 6

Until 1850 an officer's commission in the British Army could by bought by anyone. This violates Weber's principle that:

Accepted Answer

Weber's principle of bureaucratic management emphasizes that hiring should be based on job-related skills and qualifications, not on purchasing power or social status.

Question 7

Motivation problems occur in a tall hierarchy because:

Accepted Answer

In a tall hierarchy, managers often have less authority at each level due to the many layers of management, which can lead to motivation problems as decision-making is slower and less autonomous.

Question 8

Weber said that an organizational structure should be based on:

Accepted Answer

Weber believed that an organizational structure should be based on the use of rules and standard operating procedures. This is because he believed that this would lead to a more efficient and effective organization.

Question 9

________are work groups consisting of people from different functions who are empowered to direct and coordinate different projects.

Accepted Answer

Cross-functional teams are composed of members from different departments or functions within an organization, and they are empowered to manage and coordinate various projects, leveraging diverse expertise.

Question 10

A bureaucracy:

Accepted Answer

A bureaucracy provides guidelines for designing a hierarchy, including clear rules and procedures, which help in structuring an organization.

Question 11

Which of the following allows a low- level employee to bring a conflict to a high- level employee?

Accepted Answer

A clear chain of command allows a low-level employee to escalate issues or conflicts to higher-level employees by following the established hierarchy within an organization.

Question 12

Adding more managers to a company results in:

Accepted Answer

Adding more managers typically increases bureaucratic costs due to additional salaries, benefits, and administrative expenses associated with a larger management team.

Question 13

Company A has 1,000 employees and six hierarchical levels. Company B has 3,000 employees and seven levels. What is the relationship between Company A's and Company B's hierarchies?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Company A has 1,000 employees and six...

Question 14

Tall hierarchies are associated with all of the following problems except:

Accepted Answer

Tall hierarchies typically have a narrow span of control, not a wide one. A wide span of control is more associated with flat hierarchies.

Question 15

Standardization reduces the need for managers because of all the following except

Accepted Answer

Standardization does not reduce the need for managers by making performance evaluation subjective; rather, it aims to make processes more objective and consistent.

Question 16

Weber's principles can help a CEO with his or her responsibility for:

Accepted Answer

Weber's principles focus on bureaucracy and organizational structure, helping CEOs design efficient and effective organizational frameworks.

Question 17

The need for upper- level managers is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The need for upper- level managers is:
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Question 18

Which of the following was primarily used to control the behavior of Crew G?

Accepted Answer

Rules were primarily used to control the behavior of Crew G.

Question 19

What does an organization not do to improve control?

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of employees does not inherently improve control; it may require more management and coordination, potentially complicating control efforts.

Question 20

Contingent workers:

Accepted Answer

Contingent workers may experience motivation problems due to lack of job security and benefits, which can affect their engagement and productivity.

Quiz 5: Designing Organizational Structure: Coordination, Communication, and Control