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Organizational design requires a manager to:
Organizational design requires a manager to:
All of the following are part of the process of organizational design EXCEPT:
All of the following are part of the process of organizational design EXCEPT:
Which one of the following is synonymous with work specialization?
Which one of the following is synonymous with work specialization?
Functional departmentalization groups jobs by:
Functional departmentalization groups jobs by:
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A soap company that features a bath soap department, a laundry detergent department, and a dish soap department is using which one of the following?
A soap company that features a bath soap department, a laundry detergent department, and a dish soap department is using which one of the following?
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The line of authority that extends from the upper levels of management to the lowest levels of the organization is termed the:
The line of authority that extends from the upper levels of management to the lowest levels of the organization is termed the:
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Today, managers favor this approach with regard to work specialization:
Today, managers favor this approach with regard to work specialization:
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Which one of the following pairs includes items that are NOT basic elements of organizational design?
Which one of the following pairs includes items that are NOT basic elements of organizational design?
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Early supporters of work specialization saw it as:
Early supporters of work specialization saw it as:
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Authority gives an individual the right to do this:
Authority gives an individual the right to do this:
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Which one of the following would likely be found in mechanistic organizations?
Which one of the following would likely be found in mechanistic organizations?
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Unity of command prevents an employee from:
Unity of command prevents an employee from:
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An organization that adapts to environmental changes is likely:
An organization that adapts to environmental changes is likely:
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Which organizational structure has no formal hierarchy?
Which organizational structure has no formal hierarchy?
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Which of the following is a major disadvantage of a divisional structure?
Which of the following is a major disadvantage of a divisional structure?
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Organizations with high degrees of formalization are:
Organizations with high degrees of formalization are:
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What kind of structure focuses on projects and temporary groupings?
What kind of structure focuses on projects and temporary groupings?
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A traditional top-down organization is characterized as:
A traditional top-down organization is characterized as:
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Which type of organization eliminates boundaries?
Which type of organization eliminates boundaries?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions - Chapter 7
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Organizational Design requires managers to change or develop the structure of an organization, not just the logo or culture.
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Organizational Design Process excludes determining goals for the organization, but includes deciding job specialization levels, employee behavior rules, and decision-making levels.
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Work Specialization is synonymous with division of labor.
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Functional Departmentalization groups jobs based on tasks performed.
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Product Departmentalization is used by a soap company that separates bath soap, laundry detergent, and dish soap into different departments, rather than customer or territory-based grouping.
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Chain of Command defines the line of authority extending from upper to lower levels of management.
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Work Specialization is favored by managers emphasizing efficiency.
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Basic Elements of Organizational Design excludes "chain of command" and "line authority" as pairs, but includes work specialization, span of control, centralization, decentralization, and departmentalization, and formalization.
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Early Work Specialization Supporters saw it as a reliable way to increase productivity rather than for employee morale or as a source of innovation.
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Authority grants the right to give orders.
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Functional Departmentalization groups jobs by tasks performed.
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Mechanistic Organizations are characterized by standardized jobs.
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Unity of Command prevents employees from having multiple supervisors or conflicting orders, ensuring a clear line of authority.
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Adaptable Organizations are more likely decentralized to respond to environmental changes, leading to greater flexibility.
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Boundaryless Organization has no formal hierarchy, facilitating adaptability and collaboration.
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Disadvantages of Divisional Structure can include duplication of resources, poor adaptability, lack of innovation, and inefficient decision-making
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Formalized Organizations are characterized as bureaucratic, rigid, and less adaptable.
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Project-Focused Structures (e.g., Matrix Structures) focus on projects and temporary groupings.
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Traditional Top-Down Organizations are characterized as highly centralized, not decentralized, informal, or collaborative.
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Boundaryless Organizations eliminate organizational boundaries, exceeding the matrix, team, and functional organizational types.
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Test your knowledge on Organizational Design concepts from Chapter 7. This quiz covers key elements such as work specialization, departmentalization types, and the chain of command. Enhance your understanding of how organizational structure impacts management and efficiency.
