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 : 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 : 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 : Which type of departmentalization achieves economies of scale by placing people with common skills and orientations into common units? (a) Geographic ; (b) Product ; (c) Process ; (d) Functional
Last Answer : (d) Functional
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 : A manufacturing company has divided its departments into pattern making, fabric cutting, and fabric coloring. What type of departmentalization is this? (a) Geography Departmentalization ; (b) Process Departmentalization (c) Matrix/Project Departmentalization ; (d) Function Departmentalization
Last Answer : (b) Process Departmentalization
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 : 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 : Sun Petroleum Products departmentalizes by fuels, lubricants, and waxes and chemicals. This is an example of departmentalization by……….. (a) Product ; (b) Functions ; (c) Job design ; (d) Customer
Last Answer : (a) Product ;
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 : Which structure breaks down departmental barriers and decentralizes decision-making to the level of the work team? (a) Boudaryless ; (b) Feminine ; (c) Team ; (d) Virtual
Last Answer : ; (c) Team ;
Description : The ideal strategic management team DOES NOT includes…. A. Chief executive officer (CEO) B. Product managers C. Heads of functional areas D. Shop-floor managers
Last Answer : Shop-floor managers
Description : Which of the following is the most common type of departmentalization? (a) Customer/Market Departmentalization ; (b) Function Departmentalization (c) Geography Departmentalization ; (c) Process Departmentalization
Last Answer : (b) Function Departmentalization
Description : Which of the following trends is gaining momentum? (a) Using less departmentalization (b) Geographical departmentalization (c) Using only one type of departmentalization (d) Using more customer departmentalization
Last Answer : (d) Using more customer departmentalization
Description : When jobs are grouped together based on a particular type of customer, this is known as….. (a) Job structuring ; (b) Formalization ; (c) Centralization ; (d) Departmentalization
Last Answer : (d) Departmentalization
Description : Which organization is characterized by very formal rules, centralized authority, and narrow spans of control? (a) Boundaryless ; (b) Matrix ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Bureaucracy
Last Answer : d
Description : Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a functional structure? I. Permits growth and diversity of products and services. II. Power and prestige. III. Clarity about career paths. IV. Furnishes measurable training ground ... (c) Both (II) and (III) above ; (d) (I), (II) and (III) above
Last Answer : (c) Both (II) and (III) above ;
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 : Complete the following statement. In a weak matrix environment, the project manager, Eric, has to constantly make an effort to influence his project team and stakeholders to ensure project success. ... managers. d. there are no functional managers. e. Eric has flexibility on authority.
Last Answer : b. Eric has no or little authority.
Description : The conflict-handling orientation that combines assertiveness and cooperation is: (a) collaborating. ; (b) competing. ; (c) avoiding. ; (d) accommodating.
Last Answer : (a) collaborating. ;
Description : Matrices like BCG Growth Share & GE Mckinsey Business Portfolio are use to evaluate___________________? A. Business Level Strategy B. Product Level Strategy C. Corporate Level Strategy D. Functional Level Strategy
Last Answer : Corporate Level Strategy
Description : The BCG Matrix essentially supports: A. Product specialisation B. A balanced portfolio of products. C. process specialisation D. A concentration on question marks
Last Answer : A balanced portfolio of products.
Description : The BCG Matrix essentially supports: A. Product specialization B. A balanced portfolio of products. C. process specialization D. A concentration on question marks
Description : What is an organization structure in which each employee reports to both a functional (or division) manager and to a project (or group) manager, known as ? (A) Strategic business unit (B) Departmentation by customer (C) Matrix structure (D) Departmentation by territory
Last Answer : Answer: Matrix structure
Description : Shauna has recently been appointed as a project manager for Project SkyNorth, which is regarded as an important project in her organization. During the project planning meeting, ... b. Matrix organization c. Functional organization d. Projectized organization e. Hierarchical organization
Last Answer : d. Projectized organization
Description : If there is low formalization, a comprehensive information network and high participation in decisionmaking, one would expect……………. (a) A mechanistic structure ; (b) A typical government organization ; (c) A stable structure (d) An organic structure
Last Answer : (d) An organic structure
Description : Part of enzyme which combines with nonprotein part to form functional enzyme is (A) Apoenzyme (B) Coenzyme (C) Prosthetic group (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : A project planning methodology is any structured approach used to guide the project team during development of the project plan. What is an example of this methodology? 1. Standard forms or templates. 2. Upper management involvement 3. Functional work authorizations 4. Stakeholders skills
Last Answer : 1. Standard forms or templates.
Description : The figure below shows the structure of a mitochondrion with its four parts labelled A, B, C and D. Select the part correctly matched with its function. D B A C (a) D (outer ... possesses single circular DNA molecule and ribosomes (d) A (matrix) - major site for respiratory chain enzyme
Last Answer : (b) B (inner membrane) – forms infoldings called cristae
Description : Which allows for a simple and matrix implementation of all the basic algorithm? a) HMM b) Restricted structure of HMM c) Temporary model
Last Answer : b) Restricted structure of HMM
Description : When an elemental metal combines with an elemental nonmetal it forms a A covalent compound B binary ionic compound C double salt D polar covalent compound?
Last Answer : Ghh
Description : Godrej Industries is an example of a…. A. Single Industry Firm B. Related Diversified Firm C. Unrelated Diversified Firm D. Multi-functional Diversified Firm
Last Answer : Unrelated Diversified Firm
Description : Unilever is an example of a…. A. Single Industry Firm B. Related Diversified Firm C. Unrelated Diversified Firm D. Multi-functional Diversified Firm
Last Answer : Related Diversified Firm
Description : McDonalds Foods is an example of a…. A. Single Industry Firm B. Related Diversified Firm C. Unrelated Diversified Firm D. Multi-functional Diversified Firm
Last Answer : Multi-functional Diversified Firm
Description : Strategy Formulation, Implementation and Evaluation activities occur at three hierarchical levels in a large diversified Organization: Corporate, Divisional and Functional
Last Answer : True
Last Answer : Single Industry Firm
Description : Functional benchmarking involves: a) benchmarking your competitors. b) benchmarking global competitors in your industry. c) benchmarking organizations with regards to specific business activities ... d) benchmarking other multinational firms with similar corporate strategies or similar customers
Last Answer : benchmarking organizations with regards to specific business activities or processes
Description : The systematic collection of information about rivals in order to assist the development of firm strategies is called: a) Competitor intelligence b) Internal benchmarking c) Benchmarking d) Functional benchmarking
Last Answer : Competitor intelligence
Description : Decisions regarding which industries to compete in are the concern of: Select one: a. Functional level strategy b. Mergers and acquisitions. c. Business level strategy. d. Corporate level strategy
Last Answer : Corporate level strategy
Description : Stability Strategy is a _______________ strategy a. Business level b. Corporate level c. strategic level d. Functional
Last Answer : Corporate level
Description : Marketing Strategy is a ___________ type of this strategy a. Growth strategy b. Business level c. Corporate d. Functional
Last Answer : Functional
Description : Low cost, Differentiation and Focus are examples of __________________ a. Corporate strategies b. Operational Strategies c. Business Strategies d. Functional Strategies
Last Answer : Business Strategies
Description : Marketing Strategy is a ----------------- type of Strategy : A. Business level B. Growth Strategy C. Corporate Strategy D. Functional Strategy
Last Answer : Functional Strategy
Description : Stability Strategy is a ------------- Strategy : A. Corporate level B. Business level C. Functional level D. Strategic level
Description : Which of the following defines what business the Firm is in or should be in? A. Business Strategy B. Corporate Strategy C. Functional Strategy D. Financial Strategy
Last Answer : Corporate Strategy