Question 1

In the wagon wheel organizational structure, the _____ form the hub of the wheel.

Accepted Answer

A)   suppliers
B)   customers
C)   middle managers
D)   top-level managersE) None of the above
F) A) and B) B

Question 2

In the first stage of organizational growth, the owner/manager performs all the organizational activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If there has been a strong history of growth in an organization, where mergers and acquisitions have occurred, then such an organization will most likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)   centralized.
B)   causal.
C)   decentralized.
D)   inflexible.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Explain the principle of unity of command. Why is this principle important?

Accepted Answer

The unity of command principle states th...

Question 5

There is a trend in the United States toward increasing the number of levels of management and shifting toward more centralization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most organizations use the matrix approach at the top and other approaches at lower levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The morale in organizations following the unity of command principle is higher than in those organizations which do not follow this principle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a decentralized organization, the upper management makes most of the important decisions that concern all levels or units within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Explain the principle of the span of control. Why is it related to management level?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

List and explain the four stages of growth of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The four stages of growth of an organization are:   Stage 1 : The one-person organization , where one person performs the three basic activities: financing, producing, and selling. Stage 2: The organization with assistants , where the owner hires assistants to help carry out the three primary activities. Stage 3: The line organization, where assistants are put in charge of major functions and the chief executive's span of management is reduced. Stage 4: The line-and-staff organization , where staff experts are hired to perform activities which assist line personnel.

Question 11

In the one-person organization stage, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   all functions of the organization are performed by the owner and his/her assistants.
B)   there are more than 150 employees, and each person has clearly defined responsibilities.
C)   all functions of the organization are performed by the owner/founder.
D)   specialists are hired to oversee the work of different departments.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

When a quality control specialist tells a production manager to adjust a machine to increase the quality of the product, he or she is using:

Accepted Answer

A)   advisory authority.
B)   unity of command.
C)   functional authority.
D)   line authority.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to the internal systems model developed by Likert, _____ reflect the internal state and health of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   causal variables
B)   end-result variables
C)   intervening variables
D)   structural variablesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

There is a tendency toward more decentralization during poor economic times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Line-and-staff organizations:

Accepted Answer

A)   have fewer employees than line organizations.
B)   have specialists in certain positions to assist the line personnel.
C)   have a large number of employees and do not face any conflicts between departments or between employees.
D)   consider line personnel as more important than staff personnel.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following violates the unity of command principle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Span of management
B)   Line management
C)   Functional authority
D)   CentralizationE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In _____ organizations, middle and lower levels of management make broader, more important decisions about their units.

Accepted Answer

A)   decentralized
B)   centralized
C)   tightly controlled
D)   one-personE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Geographically dispersed organizations tend to be centralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The inverted pyramid structure is a very flat organization with few management levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The unity of command principle states that everyone in an organization should report to and be accountable to only one boss for performing a given activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 4: Fundamentals of Organizing

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In the first stage of organizational growth, the owner/manager performs all the organizational activities.

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If there has been a strong history of growth in an organization, where mergers and acquisitions have occurred, then such an organization will most likely be:

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Explain the principle of unity of command. Why is this principle important?

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There is a trend in the United States toward increasing the number of levels of management and shifting toward more centralization.

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The morale in organizations following the unity of command principle is higher than in those organizations which do not follow this principle.

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In _____ organizations, middle and lower levels of management make broader, more important decisions about their units.

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