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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Blue Ocean Strategy is about_________________?10 A. Value Innovation B. Value Cost Trade-off C. Value Protection D. All the above
Last Answer : Value Innovation
Description : Is it common to have loose bowels or looser than usual from continued working in triple digit air temps?
Last Answer : It’s the extra water. It’s probably a good thing. Keep up the water!!
Description : The degree to which jobs within an organization are standardized is referred to as…….. (a) job variation ; (b) routineness ; (c) formalization ; (d) centralization
Last Answer : (c) formalization ;
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 : 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 : 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 of the following is a strength of the divisional structure? (a) It focuses on results ; (b) It gains advantages due to work specialization (c) Employees have more than one boss ; (d) It is based solely on teams
Last Answer : (a) It focuses on results ;
Description : High job specialization causes _____ conflict. (a) communicative ; (b) structural ; (c) personal-variable ; (d) antecedent
Last Answer : (b) structural ;
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 : How many models are for technological innovation- (i) Two (ii) Three (iii) Four (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (ii) Three
Description : What inhibits innovation at the bottom of the Pryamid? A. The assumptions of Multi-National Companies B. The buying habits of poor people C. The scale of investment required for success in the BoP market D. All of these options are valid
Last Answer : All of these options are valid
Description : The expression “Bottom of the Pyramid” refers to: A. Those buildings in Egypt B. The lowest income earners of the global society C. The foundations of innovation D. The lowest tier of management in an organisation
Last Answer : The lowest income earners of the global society
Description : What is said to be the key factor in maintaining Organizational Growth ? [Hurst : 1995] A. Entrepreneurial Vision B. Planning C. Innovation D. Flexibility
Last Answer : Flexibility
Description : The planning process can be used to promote _______________ inorganization (a) Advancement ; (b) Technologies ; (c) Innovation ; (d) Discoveries
Last Answer : (c) Innovation ;
Description : Which type of organization outsources major business functions? (a) Modular ; (b) Innovation ; (c) Virtual ; (d) Feminine
Last Answer : (a) Modular ;
Description : Needs that impel creativity and innovation, along with the desire to have a productive impact on our surroundings are ___________ needs. (a) Existence ; (b) Relatedness ; (c) Growth ; (d) None of the Above
Last Answer : (c) Growth ;
Description : Transformational leadership is about change, _________, and entrepreneurship. (a) Motivation ; (b) innovation ; (c) loyalty ; (d) enthusiasm
Last Answer : (b) innovation ;
Description : Last month, Jennifer‟s department experienced constructive conflict during a meeting. Which of the following is not an outcome of this functional conflict? (a) improved quality of decisions ; (b) creativity and innovation are stimulated (c) tensions are released ; (d) communication is retarded
Last Answer : (d) communication is retarded
Description : You decide to do more research on the view that conflict should be encouraged as a means to achieve change and innovation. This view is termed: (a) the traditional view. ; (b) the human relations view. ; (c) the interactionist view. (d) the acceptance view.
Last Answer : ; (c) the interactionist view.
Description : Conflict is constructive when: (a) it improves the quality of decisions. ; (b) it stimulates creativity and innovation. (c) it fosters an environment of self-evaluation and change. ; (d) all of the above
Last Answer : (d) all of the above
Description : According to the interactionist‟s perspective, a group that functions without conflict is: (a) the ideal situation but is rarely achieved. ; (b) prone to becoming static and apathetic. (c) likely to be responsive to the need for change and innovation. ; (d)the most productive.
Last Answer : (b) prone to becoming static and apathetic.
Description : The first chemical shown to have herbicidal activity a). 2,4-D b). Bordeux mixture c). Paraquat d). 2,4- DB
Last Answer : b). Bordeux mixture
Description : Which of the following is NOT an example of a global strategy? a) The British subsidiary of global insurance group Aviva develops a new product for the UK market. b) IKEA sells ... Walmart withdraws from Germany in order to avoid changing its global strategy of selling low-priced products.
Last Answer : The British subsidiary of global insurance group Aviva develops a new product for the UK market
Description : Which of the following is an advantage of turnkey projects? A. Can earn a return on knowledge asset B. Will not create a competitor C. Tight control of operations D. All the above
Last Answer : Can earn a return on knowledge asset
Description : In this growth strategy, the company may seek new opportunities that have no relation with its current technology, products, or markets. A. Concentric diversification B. Horizontal diversification C. Conglomerate diversification D. None of these options
Last Answer : Conglomerate diversification
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 : Low geographical concentration with High co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Complex Export B. Multi-Domestic C. Simple Export D. Global Strategy
Last Answer : Global Strategy
Description : Low geographical dispersion with Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Multi-Domestic B. Global Strategy C. Simple Export D. None of the above
Last Answer : Simple Export
Description : High geographical dispersion but Low co-ordination suggests which International Strategy? A. Simple Export B. Global Strategy C. Multi-Domestic D. None of the above
Last Answer : Multi-Domestic
Description : If a company adopts a blue ocean strategy, which of the following will it not do? A. Innovate B. Create value C. Offer a low cost D. Compete head-on
Last Answer : Compete head-on
Description : One way I'm loose, one way I'm tight;Out with left, in with right.What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : Screw/Screwdriver.
Description : The sweet orange is a a. Loose skinned b. Tight skinned c. Both of them d. Non of these
Last Answer : Tight skinned
Description : For intensive growth, the company first considers whether it could gain more market share with its current products in their current market, using the following…. A. Market-penetration strategy B. Market development strategy C. Product-development strategy D. Diversification strategy
Last Answer : Market-penetration strategy
Description : One of the fundamental Strategy evaluation activities is reviewing external and internal factors that are the bases for current strategy
Last Answer : True
Description : How can I tactfully tell a young friend of mine that she really needs to wear longer, looser shirts?
Last Answer : Could these clothes be the only ones she can afford? If not, I’m guessing she simply doesn’t care or have any self respect. If you insist on telling her again, considering her last reaction, I’m guessing you’ll be risking the friendship.