Description : Which of the following is characterized by wide spans of control, little formalization, a low degree of departmentalization, and authority centralized in a single person…………… (a) Bureaucracy ; (b) Simple structure ; (c) Matrix organization ; (d) Mechanistic structure
Last Answer : (b) Simple structure ;
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 : 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 : Division of labor, authority hierarchy, formal selection, formal rules and regulations, impersonality, and career orientation are all features of: (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ; (b) General administrative theory. (c) Fayol's principles of management. ; (d) Taylor's principles of management.
Last Answer : (a) Weber's ideal type bureaucracy. ;
Description : A continually evolving network of independent companies, suppliers, customers, even competitors, linked together to share skills, costs, and access to one another s markets is called a/an ... Virtual organization ; (b) Boundaryless organization ; (c) Modular organization (d) Integrated organization
Last Answer : (a) Virtual organization ;
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 : An organizational system in which responsibility and authority are delegated to lower levels of sales management is called 1. decentralized organization 2. centralized organization 3. both 1 & 2 4. regional organization 5. none of these
Last Answer : decentralized organization
Description : Which of the following departmentalization can be considered necessary in an organization where the Company‟s products fall into several categories with very different production methods for each category? (a) Customer ; (b) Production ; (c) Process ; (d) Matrix
Last Answer : (c) Process ;
Description : )To be successful in a functional organization, the PM must rely on: 1. Referent power 2. Formal authority 3. Informal power structure 4. Broad span of control 5. Both a and c
Last Answer : 5. Both a and c
Description : What kind of organizational structure combines a vertical chain of command with horizontal reporting requirements? (a) Line authority ; (b) Matrix ; (c) Functional ; (d) Line-and-staff
Last Answer : (b) Matrix ;
Description : ______ is discretionary behaviour that is not part of an employee‟s formal job requirement, but that promotes the effective functioning of the organization. (a) Productivity ; (b) Motivation ; (c) Organizational citizenship ; (d) Organizational behavior
Last Answer : (c) Organizational citizenship ;
Description : ____________ refers to the network of personal and social relations that is developed spontaneously between people associated with each other. (a) Formal organization ; (b) Informal organization ; (c) Business organization (d) Government organization
Last Answer : (b) Informal organization ;
Description : The matrix structure combines which two forms of departmentalization? (a) Simple And functional ; (b) Functional and product ; (c) Virtual and team ; (d) Product and organic
Last Answer : b
Description : Which of the following management substitutes is characterized by formalization, inflexibility, and closely knit work groups? (a) Characteristics of subordinates. ; (b) Characteristics of managers. (c) Characteristics of the organization. ; (d) Characteristics of task.
Last Answer : (c) Characteristics of the organization. ;
Description : -------------- is the planning and implementing of organizational systems and practices that maximize the potential of employees to contribute to organizational goals and develop their capabilities unhindered ... group. (a) Managing Diversity ; (b) Anthropology ; (d) Bureaucracy ; (d) Remuneration
Last Answer : (a) Managing Diversity ;
Description : The main influence on the behavioral science theories were: (a) Psychology and sociology. ; (b) Sociology and bureaucracy. ; (c) Sociology and science. (d) Bureaucracy and psychology.
Last Answer : (a) Psychology and sociology. ;
Description : A ___________ refers to the authority and responsibility for achieving the major goals of the Organization. (a) Line position ; (b) Staff position ; (c) Line authority ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (a) Line position ;
Description : Managers having the least authority and are at the lowest level in the hierarchy of the organization are called______________ (a) Middle level managers ; (b) Top level managers ; (c) First-line managers ; (d) None of the given options
Last Answer : (c) First-line managers ;
Description : The unbroken line of authority that extends from the top of the organization to the lowest echelon and clarifies who reports to whom is termed……… (a) Unity of command ; (b) Authority ; (c) Power and authority structure (d) Chain of command
Last Answer : (d) Chain of command
Description : An audit of financial statements is conducted to determine if the a. Organization is operating efficiently and effectively b. Client's internal control is functioning as intended. c. ... d. Overall financial statements are stated in accordance with an identified financial reporting framework
Last Answer : Overall financial statements are stated in accordance with an identified financial reporting framework
Description : Which type of organization outsources major business functions? (a) Modular ; (b) Innovation ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Feminine
Last Answer : (a) Modular ;
Description : What is store program control (SPC)? Give the organization of centralized SPC. Discuss the advantages of SPC automation in telephone switching.
Last Answer : In stored program control systems, a program or set of instructions to the computer is stored in its memory and the instructions are executed automatically one by one by the processor. Carrying out ... of services can be provided to customers. (v) Increase level of automotive in switching
Description : The centre of the cyclone is characterized by a. High Pressure b. Low pressure c. Very High Pressure d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Low pressure
Description : -----------leadership emphasize on rules and regulation in an organization (a) Democratic ; (b) Autocratic ; (c) Laissez-faire ; (d) Bureaucratic
Last Answer : (d) Bureaucratic
Description : The project manager has the most authority in the __________________ type of organization. 1. Project expediter 2. Matrix 3. Projectized organization 4. Functional
Last Answer : 3. Projectized organization
Description : All of the following were true concerning absolute monarchs EXCEPT a. Ultimate state authority resided in them b. They claimed to rule by divine right c. They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them d. They could make laws
Last Answer : c. They lacked a bureaucracy to assist them
Description : _____ is an individual's capacity to influence decisions a) Span of control ; (b) Line authority ; (c) Staff authority ; (d) Power
Last Answer : Line authority
Description : The ______________ style of leadership is where the focus of power is with the manager. The manager alone exercises decision-making, authority and the control of rewards or punishments. (a) democratic (b) ... a decision to pass the focus of power to members but is readily available if neede(d)]
Last Answer : (c) authoritarian
Description : Draw a centralized SPC organization and explain how it works under load sharing operation.
Last Answer : In centralized control, all the control equipment is replaced by a single processor which must be quite powerful. It must be capable of processing 10 to 100 calls per second, depending on the ... both the processors are active simultaneously and share the load and the resources dynamically.
Description : Narrow Competitive advantages but High Tradability suggest which mode of international entry? A. Export B. Franchise / Licensee C. Joint Venture D. Wholly owned subsidiary
Last Answer : Franchise / Licensee
Description : Low Tradability and Narrow Competitive advantages suggest which mode of international entry? A. License B. Wholly owned subsidiary C. Joint Venture D. Export
Last Answer : Joint Venture
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external ... competitors. C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness
Description : Porter's notion of a differentiation strategy is best described as one in which firms seek a competitive advantage . A. Through achieving a match between their internal and external environments ... . C. Through concentrating on a narrow market segment. D. Through establishing their uniqueness.
Last Answer : Through establishing their uniqueness.
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 : If unprepared, what strategic pressures are recognized as key factors that can weaken the Organization ? A. Competitive and Environmental pressure B. Control at the expense of flexibility C. Lack of Planners D. Competitive & Environmental pressures and excessive control
Last Answer : Competitive & Environmental pressures and excessive control
Description : What is span of control? (a) empowering lower-level employees (b) concentrating decision-making on one specific point in the organization (c) centralization (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Last Answer : (d) number of subordinates a manager can effectively direct
Description : Effective Strategic Management is ritualistic, predictable and formal
Last Answer : False
Description : Application of the Strategic Management process is typically more formal in larger and well established Organizations
Last Answer : True
Description : What advantage comes from trust between alliance partners? a) Trust enables partners to enter into detailed formal contracts. b) Trust makes partners more willing to share information. c) Trust increases relational risks. d) Trust causes partners to cheat on each other
Last Answer : Trust makes partners more willing to share information.
Description : A/An ________ is a formal evaluation of an organization's financial statements, performed either by an outside accounting firm or by an internal department. (a) Revenue operating budget ; (b) Incident log ; (c) Financial audit ; (d) Balance sheet budget
Last Answer : (c) Financial audit ;
Description : The vertical flow of communication from lower level to one or more higher levels is _____________. (a) Upward communication ; (b) Downward communication ; (c) Formal Communication (d) Horizontal communication
Last Answer : (a) Upward communication ;
Description : _____ conflict hinders group performance. (a) Formal ; (b) Informal ; (c) Functional ; (d) Dysfunctional
Last Answer : (d) Dysfunctional
Description : _____ conflict supports the goals of the group and improves its performance. (a) Formal ; (b) Informal ; (c) Functional ; (d) Dysfunctional
Last Answer : (c) Functional ;
Description : Competitive advantage based on the creation of opportunities using internal resources is characterized by which approach/view? a) The positioning approach b) The outside-in approach c) The resource-based view d) The knowledge-management approach
Last Answer : The resource-based view
Description : During the downturn portion of a business cycle, the economy is characterized by (a) rising unemployment and rising investment (b) falling unemployment and falling output (c) rising profits and falling wages (d) falling output and rising unemployment
Last Answer : (d) falling output and rising unemployment
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 : Which of the following structures is characterized by centralization, high formalization, extensive departmentalization, and a limited information network? (a) Technology model ; (b) Mechanistic model ; (c) Job satisfaction model ; (d) Organic model
Last Answer : (b) Mechanistic model ;
Description : Company policy, administration, supervision, interpersonal relations, working conditions, and salary are characterized as: (a) Growth factors ; (b) Achievement factors ; (c) Hygiene factors ; (d) Motivating factors
Last Answer : (c) Hygiene factors ;
Description : Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (i) and (ii). Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal. Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in ... . (C) Both the arguments are strong. (D) Neither of the arguments is strong.
Last Answer : (A) Only argument (i) is strong.
Description : Which of the following frameworks are used for Market Selection when going international? A. STARS B. CAGE C. Ansoff D. BCG Matrix
Last Answer : CAGE