Question

se is recorded ich statement below. Completely crase 1. A disadvantage of formalization in organization structure is: a. Decision making is at a faster pace b. Formalized structure is associated with increased motivation and job satisfaction c. Strategic decision making occurs often d. Reduced innovativeness occurs because employees are used to behaving in a certain manner 2. The following statements regarding tall structures in an organization are true EXCEPT: a. Tall structures are better at satisfying security needs of employees then in flat structures b. Number of employees reporting to each manager tends to be smaller in all structures C. Employees feel a greater sense of job security in tall structures d. In tall structures, there is a greater level of freedom of action for each employee 3. Which of the following is true regarding functional structures? a Jobs are based on differences in functions b. Departments include manufacturing, finance, accounting, human resources and information technology c. Each person is trained to do several job functions. d. Each person handles specific transactions 4. Mechanistic structures include which of the following? Structures that are informal and decentralized Structures where communication follows informal channels C. Structures that are flexible and easy to change d. Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities 5. Despite potential benefits, the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following? a. Power struggles or turf wars among managers are lessened, taking away an important source of new ideas and innovation b. Managers will spend less effort coordinating their work, believing that someone else can pick-up the slack C. Role ambiguity or role conflict is very low d. There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders 6. An example of a company that utilizes the matrix organization successfully is: Starbucks b Nike c. 3M d. Ben and Jerry's

Answer 1

1.) D- Reduced innovativeness occurs as employees are used to behaving in a certain manner.

All other are the advantages of the formalized organization, it leads to quick decision making and strategic decisions are taken more often.

2.) D- there is a greater level of freedom to employees.

this statement is false as employees do not have a greater level of freedom in tall structures. All other are the options are true as they represent the characteristics of the tall structure.

3.) B- department include manufacturing, Finance, Human Resource, and I.T

A functional organization is one where the reporting relations are defined on the basis of the functional areas performed.

4.) D - Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities

This is the feature of the mechanistic organization that is identified with the assignment of roles and duties on the employee's job specification.

5.) D -There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders

Because in a matrix organization the employee reports to one or more managers that may lead to the conflicts.

6.) A - Starbucks

It follows the matrix structure.