Question 1

A simple organizational structure may lead to problems such as unclear boundaries of authority and few career advancement options.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Effective ambidextrous organizations have alignment,which means that

Accepted Answer

A)   employees are rewarded according to both profit and sales growth.
B)   managers are focused on growth opportunities.
C)   there is a clear sense of how value is being created in the short-term and how activities are properly integrated and coordinated.
D)   divisional-level goals are consistent with overall corporate goals.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A new,simple-structure firm concentrates efforts only on increasing efficiency without regard to its actual products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A major disadvantage of the matrix structure is that it duplicates the use of specialized personnel,equipment,and facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines.This type of organizational growth leads to a(n) ______________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   divisional
B)   functional
C)   matrix
D)   internationalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ______________ structure.

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A)   divisional
B)   functional
C)   product-market
D)   geographicE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a boundaryless organizational design?

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A)   virtual
B)   modular
C)   matrix
D)   barrier-freeE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which one of the following is not a primary types of organizational structures used to manage the international operations of a company?

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A)   international division
B)   worldwide matrix
C)   geographic-area division
D)   home country product divisionE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Nike is a company that makes use of the concept of product expatriates.Product expatriates are

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A)   managers from the home country sent abroad to oversee the marketing of company products.
B)   managers from suppliers who come to work at the company headquarters.
C)   managers of the company sent abroad to work at the plants of its suppliers.
D)   local nationals hired by the company in the countries from which it sources products.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

One of the risks of outsourcing is a loss of cross-functional skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

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A)   is high volume production.
B)   are unrelated product lines or service offerings.
C)   is very little vertical integration.
D)   there exists a strong need to decentralize decision making.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Firms that place too strong a priority on either adaptability or alignment can expect short term gains only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the ambidextrous firm,if managers direct their efforts primarily at _______,they are likely to miss out on promising business opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A)   alignment
B)   adaptability
C)   structure
D)   opportunitiesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A worldwide product division structure is used when global strategies require that each division be responsible for overall efficiency and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Complicated working relationships,intense power struggles,and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   divisional
B)   matrix
C)   holding company
D)   functionalE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Strategic business unit (SBU) and holding company structures result from extensive

Accepted Answer

A)   diversification.
B)   vertical integration.
C)   international expansion.
D)   organizational flattening.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Ambidextrous organizational designs are useful for firms that wish to create modest,incremental innovations at the same time as dramatic,breakthrough innovation.This is done by maintaining adaptability and alignment of values and coordination across organizational activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lack of strong leadership can lead to coordination problems.
B)   Democratic process can be time-consuming and difficult to manage.
C)   Additional integration issues result in a slower response to market changes.
D)   If trust among employees is not sufficiently high, organizational performance may suffer.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Which one of the following is not a major contingency that influences the structure they choose?

Accepted Answer

A)   the type of strategy that is driving the company foreign operations
B)   the research and development budget commitment
C)   product diversity
D)   the extent of the company dependence on foreign salesE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10,Boeing lost a lot of control and therefore incurred high operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner,because it ____________ design and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A)   on-shored
B)   internalized
C)   outsourced
D)   internationalizedE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Creating Effective Organizational Designs

Firms that place too strong a priority on either adaptability or alignment can expect short term gains only.

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In the ambidextrous firm,if managers direct their efforts primarily at _______,they are likely to miss out on promising business opportunities.

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As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10,Boeing lost a lot of control and therefore incurred high operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner,because it ____________ design and manufacturing.

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A new,simple-structure firm concentrates efforts only on increasing efficiency without regard to its actual products.

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Which one of the following is not a primary types of organizational structures used to manage the international operations of a company?

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Nike is a company that makes use of the concept of product expatriates.Product expatriates are

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Complicated working relationships,intense power struggles,and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?

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As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Which one of the following is not a major contingency that influences the structure they choose?

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One of the risks of outsourcing is a loss of cross-functional skills.

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Ambidextrous organizational designs are useful for firms that wish to create modest,incremental innovations at the same time as dramatic,breakthrough innovation.This is done by maintaining adaptability and alignment of values and coordination across organizational activities.

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Effective ambidextrous organizations have alignment,which means that

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Which of the following is not a boundaryless organizational design?

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Strategic business unit (SBU) and holding company structures result from extensive

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A worldwide product division structure is used when global strategies require that each division be responsible for overall efficiency and performance.

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A simple organizational structure may lead to problems such as unclear boundaries of authority and few career advancement options.

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A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines.This type of organizational growth leads to a(n) ______________ structure.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of the barrier-free form of organization?

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Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there

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A major disadvantage of the matrix structure is that it duplicates the use of specialized personnel,equipment,and facilities.

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When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs,it is most likely to develop a ______________ structure.

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