Chapter 4 Quiz

The age structure of the population, the level of education, and the standard of living are all examples of demographic elements that might affect an organization.

True

When several levels exist between the top executive and the lowest positions in a sport organization, this organization has

Vertical complexity

Which of the following is not an element of a sport organization's general environment?

Customers

Which of the following types of organizations has a simple design and little need for specialization and standardization?

Entrepreneurial

Typically, organizations are either completely centralized or completely decentralized.

False

Which of the following approaches to evaluating organizational effectiveness focuses on the transformation side of the organization (the ability to process inputs while considering the internal well-being of the organization)?

Internal process approach

Which of the following best defines economies of scope?

Maximization of resources used throughout an organization

Which of the following best defines economies of scale?

Savings originating from the mass production of goods and services

Most managers and leaders of organizations rarely achieve efficiency.

True

Organizations develop strategies to gain a competitive advantage over other organizations.

True