Question 1

Biotrue produces tissues and diagnostics substances for three market segments: hospitals,universities,and pharmaceutical companies.The firm is trying to decide whether to decentralize its R&D activities by division or not.You have been called in as a consultant to explain the advantages and disadvantages of such a move.What will your opinion be?

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Decentralizing the R&D divisions has man...

Question 2

Since much innovation arises from experimentation and improvisation,the _____ organization structure is typically considered better suited to creativity and innovation.

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A)   mechanistic
B)   formalized
C)   standardized
D)   organic

Question 3

Which of the following is true of loosely coupled organizational structures?

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A)   In loosely coupled structures, development and production activities have different objectives and standards.
B)   The possibility of achieving synergies is low in loosely coupled structures.
C)   They are useful in organizations characterized by activities that require the frequent exchange of complex or tacit knowledge.
D)   They provide mechanisms for resolving conflict that are more effective or less expensive than those available in the market.

Question 4

With advances in information technology,loosely coupled organizational structures are losing their popularity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Modular products become more valuable when customers have heterogeneous demands.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Large and hierarchical firms disaggregate in order to:

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A)   lengthen new product development cycles.
B)   prevent large-scale downsizing.
C)   become more responsive to technological changes.
D)   curb the entrepreneurial culture within them.

Question 7

High degrees of formalization and standardization in firms results in organic structures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pipeline Designs Inc.is a firm that outsources designs for apparels and accessories to reputed fashion houses across Europe.Of late,it has been losing out on orders from important clients.A study conducted on the firm reflected that though the designers were highly capable,low levels of employee empowerment,motivation,and experimentation stifled their creativity.To tackle this problem the firm should:

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A)   adopt a mechanistic structure.
B)   adopt high degrees of formalization and standardization.
C)   adopt an organic structure.
D)   avoid keeping its R&D activities decentralized.

Question 9

In the context of innovation productivity,a firm's overall size is not an easy-to-manipulate attribute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Coalitions of small firms typically have a well-defined system of authority and control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of ambidextrous organizations?

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A)   They have uniform incentive plans for all employees within the organization.
B)   They help achieve long-term innovation, but not short-term efficiency.
C)   They fail to tolerate varying cultures and different sets of behavior from employees.
D)   They have a complex organizational form that is composed of multiple internally inconsistent architectures.

Question 12

As a firm grows bigger it becomes:

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A)   easier to effectively monitor and motivate employees.
B)   less vulnerable to bureaucratic inertia.
C)   less efficient in R&D due to loss of managerial control.
D)   increasingly easy for individual scientists to appropriate the returns of their efforts.

Question 13

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of large firms in terms of R&D?

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Large firms have the advantage of having...

Question 14

In globally linked strategies to innovation,R&D divisions are centralized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Phoenix Motor Company is considering using loosely-coupled organizational structure.They have asked for your evaluation of such a structure and if you would recommend it for an automobile manufacturer.Provide your answer.

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A loosely coupled organization requires ...

Question 16

Modern Woods Furniture Company uses a limited number of components to make several different types of tables by configuring them in many possible ways.Customers can mix and match a number of components to meet their specific needs.Modern Woods is said to be applying:

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A)   product modularity.
B)   mass standardization.
C)   architectural innovation.
D)   component parallelism.

Question 17

Oxygenic is a company that uses photodynamic therapy to treat cancer and has major divisions in Germany,Russia,and the United States.The scientists in Russia develop the cancer treatment methods,treatment clinics are organized in Germany,and the U.S.division gathers the finance and markets the treatment methods.What type of strategy is being employed by Oxygenic and what are the advantages and disadvantages of this type of strategy?

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This is the globally linked strategy.Eac...

Question 18

Formalization increases the need for direct managerial oversight.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of standardization?

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A)   It can ensure that activities within the firm run smoothly and yield predictable outcomes.
B)   It is defined as the degree to which the firm utilizes rules, procedures, and written documentation to structure the behavior of employees.
C)   It involves the use of organic structures, instead of mechanistic ones.
D)   It encourages the creativity and experimentation that leads to innovative ideas.

Question 20

Pioneer Systems Inc.has a high degree of formalization.Employees in Pioneer Systems are more likely to:

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A)   exhibit high levels creativity and experimentation.
B)   feel empowered to implement new solutions.
C)   face morale and motivation problems.
D)   face ambiguity as a result of the lack of formal rules and procedures.

Exam 10: Organizing for Innovation

Phoenix Motor Company is considering using loosely-coupled organizational structure.They have asked for your evaluation of such a structure and if you would recommend it for an automobile manufacturer.Provide your answer.

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Since much innovation arises from experimentation and improvisation,the _____ organization structure is typically considered better suited to creativity and innovation.

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What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of large firms in terms of R&D?

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Large firms have the advantage of having...
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Modular products become more valuable when customers have heterogeneous demands.

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Coalitions of small firms typically have a well-defined system of authority and control.

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High degrees of formalization and standardization in firms results in organic structures.

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Formalization increases the need for direct managerial oversight.

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Which of the following statements is true of standardization?

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Pioneer Systems Inc.has a high degree of formalization.Employees in Pioneer Systems are more likely to:

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This is the globally linked strategy.Eac...
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With advances in information technology,loosely coupled organizational structures are losing their popularity.

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Decentralizing the R&D divisions has man...
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In globally linked strategies to innovation,R&D divisions are centralized.

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Which of the following is true of loosely coupled organizational structures?

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Large and hierarchical firms disaggregate in order to:

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As a firm grows bigger it becomes:

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Which of the following is true of ambidextrous organizations?

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In the context of innovation productivity,a firm's overall size is not an easy-to-manipulate attribute.

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Modern Woods Furniture Company uses a limited number of components to make several different types of tables by configuring them in many possible ways.Customers can mix and match a number of components to meet their specific needs.Modern Woods is said to be applying:

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Phoenix Motor Company is considering using loosely-coupled organizational structure.They have asked for your evaluation of such a structure and if you would recommend it for an automobile manufacturer.Provide your answer.

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Since much innovation arises from experimentation and improvisation,the _____ organization structure is typically considered better suited to creativity and innovation.

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What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of large firms in terms of R&D?

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Modular products become more valuable when customers have heterogeneous demands.

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Coalitions of small firms typically have a well-defined system of authority and control.

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High degrees of formalization and standardization in firms results in organic structures.

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Formalization increases the need for direct managerial oversight.

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Which of the following statements is true of standardization?

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Pioneer Systems Inc.has a high degree of formalization.Employees in Pioneer Systems are more likely to:

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With advances in information technology,loosely coupled organizational structures are losing their popularity.

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In globally linked strategies to innovation,R&D divisions are centralized.

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Which of the following is true of ambidextrous organizations?

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In the context of innovation productivity,a firm's overall size is not an easy-to-manipulate attribute.

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Modern Woods Furniture Company uses a limited number of components to make several different types of tables by configuring them in many possible ways.Customers can mix and match a number of components to meet their specific needs.Modern Woods is said to be applying:

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