Example Qs

1. Which is not one of the problems in a functional structure A. Communication B. Measurement C. Language D. Location

Location

1. Which of the following functions would be responsible for implementing a just-in-time inventory? A. Manufacturing B. R & D C. Marketing D. Materials management

Materials management

1. Which of the following terms refers to the patterns of decisions and actions that managers take to use core competencies to achieve a competitive advantage and outperform competitors A. Core competencies B. Environmental contingencies C. Rites of enhancement D. Organizational foundation skills

Organizational foundation skills

Rites of ____________ marks an individual's entry to promotion in and departure from the organization

Passage

The fact that artists and writers at Hallmark are organized around categories of greeting cards such as Mother's Day cards and Christmas cards indicates that Hallmark uses:

Product Team Structure

(T/F) Functional structure is the foundation of horizontal differentiation

True

(T/F) Functional structures is the bedrock of horizontal differentiation

True

(T/F) One problem with matrix structure is their employees must report to two different supervisors

True

(T/F) One problem with the matrix structure is that employees must report to two different superiors

True

(T/F) Technology being used in all three states is in the value creation process; input, conversion, & output.

True

(T/F) The plant equipment possessed by a company is considered to be an organizational resource

True

1. What are golden parachutes A. The rights of the managers to lay off employees B. The rights of the customers to receive compensation if the product is faulty C. The rights of the managers to receive large sums of money if they are fired when their company is taken over D. The rights of the workers to receive compensation if they're injured on the job

The rights of the managers to receive large sums of money if they are fired when their company is taken over

The use of robots is integral to A. Ked B. Kale C. JIT D. CIM

CIM

(T/F) As compared to an organic structure, a mechanistic structure is more likely to give rise to a culture in which innovation and flexibility are desired

False

(T/F) Small batch technology has a higher level of technical complexity than large batch technology

False

(T/F) Typically, the manufacturing function in an organization uses an organic structure and de-centralized decision-making

False

1. (T/F) Employees roles are clearly defined in the matrix structure

False

1. (T/F) Organic structures are tall highly centralized and standardized

False

As the tasty bite's restaurant grew the owners grouped people together on the basis of their common skills and expertise. What structure are they using?

Functional Structure

Which of the following structures is most appropriate for an organization that pursues a low-cost strategy? A. Functional structure B. Organic structure C. Matrix structure

Functional structure

A US auto manufacturer establishes plans in Europe and in Asia, this is an example of A. Vertical integration B. Global expansion C. Horizontal integration D. Unrelated diversification

Global expansion

1. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding organic organizational structures? A) Organic structures are taller than mechanistic structures. B) Organic structures encourage a culture in which predictability and stability are the desired end states. C) In organic structures people are encouraged to be creative and to take risks. D) Organic structures are highly centralized.

In organic structures people are encouraged to be creative and to take risks.

What is the process by which members learn and internalize the values and norms of an organizations culture?

Internalization

1. Which of the following advanced manufacturing techniques is developed from the Japanese Kanban system?A) fixed automation system B) computer-aided design system C) just-in-time inventory system D) computer-integrated manufacturing system

just-in-time inventory system

Standards or styles of behavior that are considered acceptable for a group of people are called what:

norms

1. Which of the following is used to convey cultural values to organizational members? A) annual reports B) organizational stories C) red herring prospectus D) BCG matrix

organizational stories

1. Which of the following terms refers to the authority that an organization gives to its members to receive and use organizational resources?A) enhancement rights B) patents C) property rights D) licenses

property rights

To become core competences, the functional resources possessed by an organization should be ________. A) plentiful and easily available B) easily replaceable with alternative resources C) unique and difficult to imitate D) cheap

unique and difficult to imitate

How many levels off Texan technical complexity?

10

1. A pharmaceutical company concentrates on producing drugs for diabetes patients. This company is pursuing a strategy of A. Specialism B. Licensing C. Outsourcing D. Vertical integration

Specialism

High tech company has a casual dress code. The dress code is considered a part of the organizational A. Theory B. Structure C. Design D. Language

Structure