CHAPTER 10: Fundamentals of Organizing Quiz
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What is the main difference between FBL TBL Specialization and Enlightened specialization?

  • Emphasis on centralization vs. specialization
  • Emphasis on dignification vs. specialization
  • Emphasis on sensitization vs. specialization (correct)
  • Emphasis on deference vs. specialization

What does SET Sensitization involve?

  • Standardizing tasks for efficiency
  • Improving practices through experiments (correct)
  • Treating everyone with dignity and respect
  • Ensuring orderly deference among members

What does FBL TBL Centralization refer to?

  • Ensuring orderly deference among members
  • Treating everyone with dignity and respect
  • Decision-making authority at the top of the hierarchy (correct)
  • Standardizing work tasks

How is Enlightened centralization different from FBL TBL Centralization?

<p>Embraces dignification instead of deference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between FBL TBL Specialization and FBL TBL Centralization?

<p>Emphasis on sensitization vs. centralization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SET Dignification involve?

<p>Treating everyone respectfully in the community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FBL standardization?

<p>Developing uniform practices for organizational members to follow in doing their jobs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does SET Experimentation involve?

<p>Members implementing new ways of performing tasks on a trial basis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Enlightened standardization differ from FBL standardization?

<p>Embraces experimentation alongside uniform practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the three approaches to management mentioned?

<p>The level of emphasis on standardization and experimentation in each approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of ensuring tasks are assigned to members as mentioned in the text?

<p>To guarantee that tasks necessary for achieving the organization's work are performed by specific members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hybrid structure designed to achieve?

<p>Combine advantages of functional and divisional structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the component of 'Ensure work activities are designed to be completed in the best way' involve?

<p>Understanding the overall mission and strategy to design specific activities for overall work accomplishment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In matrix departmentalization, members are assigned to which types of departments simultaneously?

<p>Divisional and functional departments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Entrepreneurial Fundamental #1, how do entrepreneurs usually guide members' decision-making?

<p>Through general guidelines based on overarching goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of workers do entrepreneurs value based on Fundamental #2?

<p>Generalists with big picture understanding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Entrepreneurial Fundamental #3 advocate for in terms of decision-making?

<p>Focusing efforts on crucial tasks and delegating less essential ones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is suggested for start-up organizations according to Entrepreneurial Fundamental #4?

<p>Engaging in ongoing learning with participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a manager consider in structuring the workplace?

<p>Specialization and departmentalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a manager best manage the fundamental of standardization in an organization?

<p>Encourage consistent processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between centralization and dignification in organization management?

<p>Dignification involves hierarchy positioning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In organizational management, what is the impact of departmentalization?

<p>Enhanced efficiency within departments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

After 5 years of operation, what changes in managing the fundamentals of organizing might be expected in an organization?

<p>Enhanced specialization and sensitization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of weekly staff meetings for entrepreneurs?

<p>To manage the four fundamentals of organizing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of organizing, what are the general differences between FBL, TBL, and SET management approaches?

<p>The way the organizing function is carried out (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Will treating others with dignity increase or decrease the amount of power one has?

<p>Increase power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do you agree with Ricardo Semler's view on the purpose of work?

<p>Strongly Agree (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should university students be trusted to assign their own grades according to the Semco case?

<p>Yes, they should (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ricardo Semler criticize as the detriment to the purpose of work?

<p>Empty materialism and knee-jerk profiteering (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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