Question

Which of the following is NOT correct?

		Decision-making is fast and efficient in a matrix structure
		A geographic structure can be most appropriate when an organization aim to satisfy the unique needs of each region’s customers
		Decision making in a functional structure is centralized
		Organizational structure is important because it affects employee behaviors and ease of coordinating activities

Which of the following would be an organizational action for “adapting” to the external environment when an organization faces a high level of uncertainty of the external environment?

		Increase differentiation and create integration roles in its organization design
		Engage in boundary-spanning activities
		Hire executives who have strong networks with stakeholders in the external environment
		Collect information about external environment

Which of the following is INCORRECT about environment ?

		When facing high environmental uncertainty, organic design is more likely to enhance organizational effectiveness than mechanistic design
		The general environment includes those sectors that might not have a direct impact on the daily operations of a firm but will indirectly influence it
		Organizations minimize vulnerabilities by making resources to be controlled by other organizations.
		Patents that Xerox owns is an example of resources in Xerox’s internal environment

Which of the following is CORRECT about organizational effectiveness?

		Successful organizations focus on the goal approach
		One indicator of effectiveness is efficiency
		Ability to acquire raw materials at a low cost is a measure of the strategic constituents approach
		Internal process approach focuses on the human relations approach

Answer 1

1.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

A geographic structure can be most appropriate when an organization aim to satisfy the unique needs of each region’s customers

2.

Which of the following would be an organizational action for “adapting” to the external environment when an organization faces a high level of uncertainty of the external environment?

Increase differentiation and create integration roles in its organization design

3.

Which of the following is INCORRECT about environment ?

Organizations minimize vulnerabilities by making resources to be controlled by other organizations.

4.

Which of the following is CORRECT about organizational effectiveness?
   

Successful organizations focus on the goal approach

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