Description : All of the following are stated advantages of a divisional structure except a. it allows local control of local situations. b. it leads to a competitive climate within a firm. c. accountability is clear. d. it promotes specialization of labor
Last Answer : it promotes specialization of labor
Description : Which of the following is one of the six key elements a manager needs to consider when designing an organization‟s structure? (a) Job design ; (b) Work specialization ; (c) Feminine organization ; (d) Eliminating chain of command
Last Answer : (b) Work specialization ;
Description : Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Weber‟s ideal bureaucracy? (a) Specialization of labor ; (b) Formalization of rules ; (c) Division of labour (d) Formalization of links authority into a hierarchical structure
Last Answer : (c) Division of labour
Description : When describing Organizational Culture, some Mgt Thinkers use expressions such as ------- the way things are around here . In relation to this statement, which of the following is the ... in Control Systems so that the culture changes D. To make structural changes so that the culture changes
Last Answer : To investigate the taken-for-granted aspects of the culture
Description : __________ is the form of departmentalization that groups similar jobs and activities into departments. (a) A product structure ; (b) A divisional structure ; (c) A matrix structure ; (d) A functional structure
Last Answer : (d) A functional structure
Description : An organizational design with low departmentalization, wide spans of control, authority centralized in a single person and little formalization are characteristics of ________. (a) Simple structure ; (b) Functional structure ; (c) Divisional structure ; (d) None of given option
Last Answer : (a) Simple structure ;
Description : Gains from trade can be divided into two parts (a) gains from exports and gains from imports. (b) gains from specialization and gains from exchange. © gains from consumption and gains from production. (d) gains from profit and gains from loss.
Last Answer : (b) gains from specialization and gains from exchange.
Description : Michael Porter has argued that: a) the logic of old economy strategies remains the same for internet-based companies. b) the internet did not bring new types of products/services or large ... does not matter to global competition. d) the internet does not help to improve company operations.
Last Answer : the logic of old economy strategies remains the same for internet-based companies.
Description : The BCG Matrix essentially supports: A. Product specialization B. A balanced portfolio of products. C. process specialization D. A concentration on question marks
Last Answer : A balanced portfolio of products.
Description : The innovation strategy is characterized by……………… (a) A mixture of loose with tight properties ; (b) Looser controls for new undertakings (c) Low specialization and low formalization ; (d) Tight controls over current activity
Last Answer : (c) Low specialization and low formalization ;
Description : High job specialization causes _____ conflict. (a) communicative ; (b) structural ; (c) personal-variable ; (d) antecedent
Last Answer : (b) structural ;
Description : Which of the following problems is most likely to occur in a matrix structure? (a) Decreased employee motivation ; (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives (c) Decreased response to environmental change ; (d) Decreased coordination
Last Answer : (b) Employees receiving conflicting directives
Description : Product development strategy for achieving intensive growth focuses on…. A. Current products and new markets B. Current products and current markets C. New products and current markets D. New products and new markets
Last Answer : New products and current markets
Description : Market development strategy focuses on…. A. Current products and new markets B. Current products and current markets C. New products and current markets D. New products and new markets
Last Answer : Current products and new markets
Description : Mr. (A) is a manager in a manufacturing company, he attempts to establish a culture of quality affecting the attitudes and actions of every employee and relies on a workforce that wants to ... Management ; (b) Knowledge management ; (c) Operations Management (d) Management of Information System
Last Answer : (c) Operations Management
Description : Transformational leadership focuses on middle and first line managers. (a) True ; (b) False
Last Answer : (b) False
Description : _____ conflict focuses on interpersonal relationships. (a) Task ; (b) Job ; (c) Relationship ; (d) Process
Last Answer : (c) Relationship ;
Description : What Values such as sustainability environmental rights human rights and social responsibility identify the behaviors and actions you might see in boards senior leadership teams and employees based on?
Last Answer : and explain how the characteristics of servant leadership aredisplayed and practiced within that organization.
Description : Total quality management is based on three principles: A)satisfied employees, continuous quality improvement, and quality -improvement teams. B)satisfied employees, continuous quality improvement, ... quality -improvement teams. D)motivated employees, satisfied employees, and empowered employees.
Last Answer : C)empowered employees, continuous quality improvement, and quality -improvement teams.
Description : In a multi-divisional Firm , Objectives should be established for the overall Company and not for each Division
Last Answer : False
Description : Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation activities occur at three hierarchical levels in a large diversified Organization: Corporate, Divisional and Functional
Last Answer : True
Description : Results of the Ohio State Leadership studies indicated that there are two major dimensions of leadership behaviour. What are they? (a) Achievement and structure ; (b) Consideration and structure (c) Consideration and power ; (d) Achievement and power
Last Answer : ; (b) Consideration and structure
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The concrete gains strength due to hydration of cement (B) The concrete does not set at freezing point (C) The strength of concrete increases with its age (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Concrete gains strength due to (A) Chemical reaction of cement with sand and coarse aggregates (B) Evaporation of water from concrete (C) Hydration of cement (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Concrete gains strength due to [ A ] Chemical reaction of cement with sand and coarse aggregates [ B ] Evaporation of water from concrete [ C ] Hydration of cement [ D ] All the above
Last Answer : [ C ] Hydration of cement
Description : What is the most common results of specialization?
Last Answer : what is the most common result of specialization?
Description : The main advantage of specialization results from (a) The economies of large scale production (b) The specializing country behaves like a monopoly © Smaller production runs resulting in lower unit costs. (d) High wages paid to foreign workers.
Last Answer : (a) The economies of large scale production
Description : An organization that seeks to eliminate the chain of command, have limitless spans of control, and replace departments with empowered teams is called a/an……….. (a) Cooperative organization ; (b) Virtual organization ; (c) Boundaryless organization (d) Modular organization
Last Answer : (c) Boundaryless organization
Description : What are the advantages of the functional structure? a) It enhances communication between top and low level managers. b) It makes communication easy among people from different functions. c) It ... easy among people from the same specialists. d) It enhances team spirit throughout the organization.
Last Answer : It makes communication easy among people from the same specialists
Description : The BCG Matrix is based on a. Industry attractiveness & Business Strength b. Industry Growth rate & Business strength c. Industry Attractiveness & Relative market share d. Industry Growth rate & Relative market share
Last Answer : Industry Growth rate & Relative market share
Description : Do you get written objectives from your boss at the beginning of the year and does your salary or bonus depend on this?
Last Answer : I get written objectives from my boss, although they tend to be more subjective than objective. I'm a software engineer, and it's impossible to predict what projects I'll be working on in a year, and ... the team's goals to line up with the company's goals. The more transparent this is, the better.
Description : What is "strategic control"? a) Control over the production process within an organization, in the sense of determining how the employees of an organization perform their work. b) The ... production process within an organization, in the sense of determining how informal practices are performed.
Last Answer : Control over the means and methods on which the whole conduct of an organization depends.
Description : Sharon Moro, office manager at Willow Manufacturing stated, We d had manufacturing work cells in place for at least two years, but change didn t really happen until we added teamwork. To ... Individual employee success was recognized and celebrated. (d) Employees believed in what they were doing.
Last Answer : (c) Individual employee success was recognized and celebrated.
Description : According to ----------employees love work as play or rest (a) X theory ; (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) None of these
Last Answer : (b) Y theory ;
Description : --------------- theory believes that employees dislike work (a) X theory ; (b) Y theory ; (c) Z theory ; (d) None of these
Last Answer : (a) X theory ;
Description : Which of the following statements would a Theory X manager consider to be true? (a) The average person can learn to accept and even seek responsibility (b) Employees will shirk responsibility (c) ... if they are committed to the objectives (d) Employees view work as being as natural as play
Last Answer : C) Employees will exercise self-direction if they are committed to the objective
Description : A group of employees with expertise in a variety of specialty areas who are brought together to work on a project or specific activity is a: (a) Cross functional team ; (b) Self-managed team ; (c) Virtual team ; (d) Problem-solving team
Last Answer : (a) Cross functional team ;
Description : Theory X suggests that employees: (a) Dislike work ; (b) Dislike their manager ; (c) Like work ; (d) None of the above
Last Answer : (a) Dislike work
Description : Douglas McGregor's view that suggests that employees will exercise self-direction and self-control when they are committed to the objectives of the work is called: (a) Theory X ; (b) Theory Z ; (c) Theory Y ; (d) Theory A
Last Answer : (c) Theory Y
Description : Do you think the strength of a kingdom is determined SOLELY by the strength of his army, or there are other factors?
Last Answer : Access to resources of all kinds and adequate leadership.
Description : Which of the following would explain an adverse variable production overhead efficiency variance? 1. Employees were of a lower skill level than specified in the standard 2. Unexpected idle time resulted from a series of machine breakdown 3. ... b) (1) and (2) (c) (2) and (3) (d) (1) and (3)
Last Answer : (d) (1) and (3)
Description : One of the greatest effects of e-commerce is that: (a) Costs will be reduced ; (b) Customers will be empowered (c) Employees become more powerful ; (d) Computers will
Last Answer : (a) Costs will be reduced ;
Description : The major benefit of having employees participate in goal setting is: (a) That it provides the company with greater financial stability. (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult ... type of system. (d) That it provides more time for management to pursue other activities.
Last Answer : (b) That it appears to induce employees to accomplish more difficult goals and tasks.
Description : Is it normal for one's boss to be paid less than his employees?
Last Answer : It’s been my experience that manages of stores make a salary that is higher than their employees, but that they work much longer hours. So when that is factored in, they probably make less per hour (but are not paid hourly) than their employees.
Description : Which of the following statements is most correct? A. For small companies, long-term debt is the principal source of external financing. B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account ... the financial manager to make a decision and not address the issue again for several months.
Last Answer : B. Current assets of the typical manufacturing firm account for over half of its total assets.
Description : Ageism refers to a) Bias against older people based solely on chronological age Individuals demonstrating ageism base their beliefs and attitudes about older people based upon chronological age without consideration ... refers to the age-related loss of memory in the absence of a pathologic process.
Last Answer : a) Bias against older people based solely on chronological age Individuals demonstrating ageism base their beliefs and attitudes about older people based upon chronological age without consideration of functional capacity.
Description : The following is NOT a benefit of Strategic Management A. Resistance to change is reduced B. Reduces gaps/overlaps in activities among employees C. All of these options are correct D. Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Last Answer : Formulates a clear defect reduction plan in the quality department
Description : The Strategic Management process should be addressed only by top-level Executives. Mid-level and Low-level Employees are best equipped to implement Co’s Strategies