Organizational Environment and Technology Quiz
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What does environmental stability refer to in an organization's external environment?

  • Availability of resources for growth and change
  • Ability to reduce work to mechanical steps
  • Frequency of unexpected events during work
  • Likelihood of little change among key stakeholders (correct)
  • Which term refers to the ability to create objective computational procedures for problem-solving?

  • Task analyzability (correct)
  • Task variety
  • Environmental munificence
  • Organization design
  • What is the main focus of designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?

  • Fit with larger culture (correct)
  • High GDP investment
  • Environmental stability
  • Organization technology design
  • Which factor is especially important for entrepreneurs when fitting their organizations with the existing culture?

    <p>Fit with larger culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of technology in the context of organizations?

    <p>Combination of equipment and skills used for production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In organization design analysis, what does task variety refer to?

    <p>Frequency of unexpected events during work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment will an organization face when designing an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP)?

    <p>Dynamic and uncertain environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generic organizational design would be best suited for an organization facing a dynamic and uncertain environment with the use of advanced technology?

    <p>Entrepreneurial design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of generic organization design would an organization that emphasizes efficiency, reliability, and low cost most likely adopt?

    <p>Functional design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of organization design, what does a hierarchical and bureaucratic environment typically imply?

    <p>Centralized decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a technology-driven organization striving for innovation and adaptability, which organization design type would be most appropriate?

    <p>Entrepreneurial design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an organization's structure choices in an Entrepreneurial Start-Up Plan (ESUP) differ from the generic organizational design chosen for its environment and technology, what does this difference imply for planning?

    <p>Misalignment between strategy and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization design type is most suitable for start-ups according to the text?

    <p>Prospector design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In stable environments, which organization design types are well-suited for large-scale incumbents?

    <p>Defender and analyzer designs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of an analyzer organization design?

    <p>Combines elements of both prospector and defender designs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization design type is focused on seeking stability while operating in changing environments?

    <p>Analyzer design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of environment does a simple organization design suit best according to the text?

    <p>Changing environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of organization design is favored by start-ups due to their nature as change agents?

    <p>Prospector design</p> Signup and view all the answers

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