Accurate Answers.
Differentiation is the degree to which various subunits must work together in a coordinated
fashion correct answers False
In a bureaucracy, rules, division of labor, and hierarchies of authority correct answers Improve
organizational efficiency
which of the following industries uses large batch technology? correct answers furniture
manufacturers
A ______organization is one that has little or no formal structure correct answers virtual
A _______ organization works to facilitate the life long learning and personal development of all
its employees while continually transforming itself to respond to changing demands and needs.
correct answers Learning
Organic organizations do not go through the organization life cycle. correct answers False
The two universal approaches to organization design that represent the foundation of what we
know about organization design are correct answers bureaucratic and behavioral
As described by burns and stalker, mechanistic organizations are most like correct answers
bureaucracies
James has been a manager for several years, he has several employees who work directly for
him. james tries to understand these employees so that he can help them do a better job, motivate
them and understand their needs better.
, james watches these employees when he gets a change but he is only able to see them part of the
day. the rest of the time he assumes they are working diligently because he works diligently most
of the time. james;s perceptions of his employees are based on__________. correct answers
assumed similarity
James feels one employee is very bright and will be a good manager in the future. this process of
using one characteristic to judge someone is called ___________. correct answers The halo
effect
Although a pay increase would be useful when a change in job design is made, for which of the
following would it be expected? correct answers job enlargement
_____________ departmentalization has the advantage of reduing the number of skills a
manager must possess. correct answers functional
When delegating, a supervisor should do all of the following except___. correct answers develop
and control system
when effective implementation of company strategies depends on managers having involvement
and flexibility to make decisions, the company is probably more decentralized. correct answers
true
if a manager has only a few subordinates, she has a span of management that is correct answers
narrow
flat organizations result from broad spans of management correct answers true
The term _________ suggests that there must be a clear and unbroken line of authority and
responsibility from the lowest to the highest position. correct answers chain of command
The opposite of micromanaging is correct answers delegation