AGEC 340 Ch 16 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Objectives - Correct answer-1. Differentiate between responsibility, authority, and
accountability relationships in agribusiness
2. Describe formal organizational structures used in agribusiness
3. Understand organizational principles as the apply to the development of
agribusiness organizational structures
4. Discuss the impact of informal organizational relationships on the success of the
agribusiness
5. Identify various leadership styles employed by agribusiness managers
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,6. Review current theories of managing and motivation employees
7. Discuss the types of recognition and their role in motivating employees
8. Discuss the differences among employees of different generations and ways to
work with them
Organizational Structure - Correct answer-the formal assignment of employee
responsibilities in a firm - who reports to whom, who has responsibility for what,
ect.
Formal Structure - Correct answer-formal reporting relationships between
employees in an organization; one of two kinds of organizational structures
required to operate effectively
Informal Interpersonal Relationships - Correct answer-
Responsibility - Correct answer-the obligation to see a task through its completion
Authority - Correct answer-the right to command or force an action by another
Accountability - Correct answer-being answerable to another for performance
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, Principles - Correct answer-ideas, values, philosophies, and beliefs regarding an
issue or issues
Span-Of-Control Principle - Correct answer-the concept that there is a limit to the
number of people who can be supervised effectively by one individual
Minimal Layer Principle - Correct answer-the number of levels of management
should be kept at a minimum, while at the same time maintaining an effective span
of control
Delegation Downward Principle - Correct answer-authority should be delegated
downward to the lowest level at which the decision can be made competently
Parity of Responsibility and Authority Principle - Correct answer-a person should
have enough authority to carry out their assigned responsibilities
Flexibility Principle - Correct answer-the concept that an organization should
maintain its structural flexibility so that it can adjust to its changing internal and
external environments
Line Organization - Correct answer-one simple, clear line of authority extending
downward from top management to each person in the organization
Line and Staff Organization - Correct answer-a variation of the line organization in
that a place for specialists is included
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Answers Graded A+
Objectives - Correct answer-1. Differentiate between responsibility, authority, and
accountability relationships in agribusiness
2. Describe formal organizational structures used in agribusiness
3. Understand organizational principles as the apply to the development of
agribusiness organizational structures
4. Discuss the impact of informal organizational relationships on the success of the
agribusiness
5. Identify various leadership styles employed by agribusiness managers
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,6. Review current theories of managing and motivation employees
7. Discuss the types of recognition and their role in motivating employees
8. Discuss the differences among employees of different generations and ways to
work with them
Organizational Structure - Correct answer-the formal assignment of employee
responsibilities in a firm - who reports to whom, who has responsibility for what,
ect.
Formal Structure - Correct answer-formal reporting relationships between
employees in an organization; one of two kinds of organizational structures
required to operate effectively
Informal Interpersonal Relationships - Correct answer-
Responsibility - Correct answer-the obligation to see a task through its completion
Authority - Correct answer-the right to command or force an action by another
Accountability - Correct answer-being answerable to another for performance
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, Principles - Correct answer-ideas, values, philosophies, and beliefs regarding an
issue or issues
Span-Of-Control Principle - Correct answer-the concept that there is a limit to the
number of people who can be supervised effectively by one individual
Minimal Layer Principle - Correct answer-the number of levels of management
should be kept at a minimum, while at the same time maintaining an effective span
of control
Delegation Downward Principle - Correct answer-authority should be delegated
downward to the lowest level at which the decision can be made competently
Parity of Responsibility and Authority Principle - Correct answer-a person should
have enough authority to carry out their assigned responsibilities
Flexibility Principle - Correct answer-the concept that an organization should
maintain its structural flexibility so that it can adjust to its changing internal and
external environments
Line Organization - Correct answer-one simple, clear line of authority extending
downward from top management to each person in the organization
Line and Staff Organization - Correct answer-a variation of the line organization in
that a place for specialists is included
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