Question 1

Describe the boundaryless organization and three organizational structures that are common forms of it.

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Question 2

Explain the four common elements of organizations proposed by Edgar Schein.

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Question 3

Explain the three perspectives of organizational culture that may enhance economic performance.Which perspective was found to provide the highest level of long-term financial performance?

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Question 4

Describe the typical organization chart.What is a horizontal relationship compared to a vertical one? A solid line versus a dotted one?

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Question 5

Give five examples of mechanisms used by organizations to embed its culture.

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Question 6

Define the four types of organization in the competing values framework, and describe the characteristics of each.

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Question 7

Why is it important for a manager to understand organizational culture? What functions does organizational culture serve?

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Question 8

Explain the concepts of mechanistic and organic organizations.What kind of organization should be in place when an organization's environment is changing quickly and unpredictably?

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Question 9

Explain what a matrix structure is, and draw an organization chart that depicts a matrix (including appropriate job titles).Explain what you think it would be like to be a manager in a matrix organization.

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Question 10

Explain what centralization and decentralization of authority mean.Would you rather be a manager in a centralized or a decentralized organization? Why?

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Question 11

Define organizational culture, and explain three layers in which it appears.Choose an organization with which you have some experience (for example, an employer, one of your schools, your church, a club) and use it to illustrate the layers of culture.

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Quiz 8: Organizational Culture, Structure, and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization