OB Models and Organizational Structure Chapter 12
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What is the unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest level and clarifies who reports to whom?

  • Span of control
  • Centralization
  • Chain of command (correct)
  • Departmentalization
  • In which organizational structure is decision-making authority concentrated at a single point?

  • Matrix structure
  • Dual reporting
  • Decentralization
  • Centralization (correct)
  • Which structure is characterized by highly routine operating tasks and formalized rules and regulations?

  • Project Based Structure
  • Boundaryless Structure
  • Bureaucratic/Functional structure (correct)
  • Matrix structure
  • Which structure is used if the business takes on projects that require teams of specialized employees and lots of collaboration?

    <p>Project Based Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is characterized by dual reporting, leading to complexity and potential power struggles?

    <p>Matrix structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure relies heavily on technology and eliminates the chain of command?

    <p>Boundaryless Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is typically small, core organization that outsources its major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?

    <p>Virtual Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is characterized by limitless spans of control and replaces departments with empowered teams?

    <p>Boundaryless Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure supports hiring of a specialized workforce and emphasizes standard operating procedures?

    <p>Bureaucratic/Functional structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which structure do teams have to adapt to a new set of colleagues and sometimes a new manager every time they tackle a new task?

    <p>Matrix structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is characterized by juggling priorities and potential power struggles due to dual reporting?

    <p>Matrix structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is characterized by a typically small, core organization that outsources major business functions and has little or no departmentalization?

    <p>Virtual Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis will jobs be grouped together?

    <p>Economical Resource Basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To what degree are activities subdivided into separate jobs?

    <p>Psychological Ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On what basis does the Managerial Orientation of Autocratic depend?

    <p>Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employee Orientation for Custodial based on?

    <p>Job &amp; Performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employee Psychological Result for Security & Benefit?

    <p>Passive Cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which example is the Economical Resource Basis of Model illustrated?

    <p>Garments Factory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employee Needs met for Trust Community Understanding?

    <p>Status &amp; Recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Performance Result for OB Models Supportive?

    <p>Defense Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which example is the Leadership Basis of Model illustrated?

    <p>Software Firm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employee Psychological Result for Responsible Behavior?

    <p>Awakened Drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Managerial Orientation of Trust Community Understanding based on?

    <p>Caring Compassion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Employee Needs met for Team Example Economical Resource Basis of Model?

    <p>Security &amp; Benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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