Question 1

Which of the following terms best describes a type of network structure that involves relatively self contained organizational subunits tied together through a technology that focuses on standardized linkages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary functional organization
B)  Multidivisional organization
C)  Matrix organization
D)  Modular organization
E)  Hierarchical organization

Question 2

Which of the following modes of task interdependence exists when two or more positions are not directly dependent on each other but are associated through their independent contributions to the success of the firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology interdependence
B)  Environment interdependence
C)  Reciprocal interdependence
D)  Sequential interdependence
E)  Pooled interdependence

Question 3

Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where one member of the group specializes in monitoring and coordinating the work of other members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Individually
C)  Self-managed team
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Divisional

Question 4

Which of the following statements is least true regarding the views of strategy that Nelson and Winter offer differing from Chandler?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their views state that strategy and structure evolve from local interactions of the firm with its environment rather than from top managers formulating and implementing a comprehensive reorganization
B)  Their views suggest that the relationship of the firm to the environment, as well as the current patterns of interpersonal relationships generally referred to as the firm's "structure," are both the cumulative result of a long series of adaptations
C)  Their views state that strategy and structure are examples of high level heuristics
D)  Their views suggest that structure is a set of principles or guidelines for coordinating a firm's decisions in a manner inconsistent with its activities in the environment
E)  Their views suggest that strategy is a set of principles or decision guidelines that managers use to foster a firm's survival and profitability

Question 5

Which of the following modes of task interdependence exists between two or more workers,positions,or groups when one depends on the outcome of others,but not vice versa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology interdependence
B)  Environment interdependence
C)  Reciprocal interdependence
D)  Sequential interdependence
E)  Pooled interdependence D

Question 6

Which of the following terms involves the location of decision making rights and rule making authority within a hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Coordination
C)  Control
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Departmentalization

Question 7

What term best defines a complex set of behavior patterns that Nelson and Winter view the actions of firms to be a result of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Routines
B)  Decisions
C)  Heuristics
D)  Relationships
E)  Resolutions

Question 8

Which of the following structures involves multiple groups and multiple levels of groupings arising from the need not just to organize individuals into groups,but to organize groups into larger groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Coordination
C)  Control
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Departmentalization

Question 9

What variant of the multidivisional structure whose units cross national boundaries do Kogut and Zander argue is superior at transferring specific types of knowledge across national boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subsidiary
B)  Holding Company
C)  Conglomerate
D)  Partnership
E)  Multinational corporation E

Question 10

What type of organizational structure is one in which employees are subject to two or more sets of managers at once?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary functional structure
B)  Multidivisional structure
C)  Matrix structure
D)  Network structure
E)  Individual structure

Question 11

What type of organizational structure is one that is comprised of a set of autonomous divisions led by a corporate headquarters office,assisted by a corporate staff that provides information about the internal and external business environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary functional structure
B)  Multidivisional structure
C)  Matrix structure
D)  Network structure
E)  Individual structure

Question 12

What type of organizational structure is one in which work groups may be organized by function,geography,or customer base,but where relationships between work groups are governed more by often-changing implicit and explicit requirements of common tasks than by the formal lines of authority that characterize other structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary functional structure
B)  Multidivisional structure
C)  Matrix structure
D)  Network structure
E)  Individual structure

Question 13

Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where the members of the work group are paid based on individual actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Individual
C)  Self-managed team
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Divisional

Question 14

Which of the following terms best describes the division of an organization into formal groupings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Coordination
C)  Control
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Departmentalization

Question 15

What type of structure is the Japanese keiretsu structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unitary functional structure
B)  Multidivisional structure
C)  Matrix structure
D)  Network structure
E)  Individual structure

Question 16

In Chandler's classic work Strategy and Structure,what was the basic thesis he concluded by researching case studies of Dupont,GM,Standard Oil of New Jersey and Sears?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neither structure nor strategy affects one another
B)  Either structure or strategy can drive changes in the other
C)  Strategy follows structure
D)  Structure follows strategy
E)  Understanding the relationship of structure and strategy is not necessary in determining how a firm organizes

Question 17

Which of the following terms involves the flow of information within an organization to facilitate subunit decisions that are consistent with each other and with organizational objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Coordination
C)  Control
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Departmentalization

Question 18

In which of the following situations identified by Baron and Besanko will a matrix never be optimal regardless of any additional circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  When spillovers are positively correlated and activities are profit complements
B)  When activities are profit complements but spillovers are negatively correlated
C)  If activities are profit substitutes and spillovers are positively correlated
D)  If spillovers are negatively correlated and activities are profit substitutes
E)  None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where a collection of individuals work together to set and pursue common objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex hierarchy
B)  Individually
C)  Self-managed team
D)  Hierarchy of authority
E)  Divisional

Question 20

Which of the following modes of task interdependence exists when two or more workers or work groups depend on each other to do their work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology interdependence
B)  Environment interdependence
C)  Reciprocal interdependence
D)  Sequential interdependence
E)  Pooled interdependence C

Exam 17: Strategy and Structure

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Which of the following modes of task interdependence exists when two or more positions are not directly dependent on each other but are associated through their independent contributions to the success of the firm?

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Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where one member of the group specializes in monitoring and coordinating the work of other members?

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Which of the following statements is least true regarding the views of strategy that Nelson and Winter offer differing from Chandler?

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What term best defines a complex set of behavior patterns that Nelson and Winter view the actions of firms to be a result of?

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Which of the following structures involves multiple groups and multiple levels of groupings arising from the need not just to organize individuals into groups,but to organize groups into larger groups?

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What variant of the multidivisional structure whose units cross national boundaries do Kogut and Zander argue is superior at transferring specific types of knowledge across national boundaries?

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What type of organizational structure is one in which employees are subject to two or more sets of managers at once?

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What type of organizational structure is one that is comprised of a set of autonomous divisions led by a corporate headquarters office,assisted by a corporate staff that provides information about the internal and external business environment?

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Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where the members of the work group are paid based on individual actions?

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Which of the following terms best describes the division of an organization into formal groupings?

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What type of structure is the Japanese keiretsu structure?

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In Chandler's classic work Strategy and Structure,what was the basic thesis he concluded by researching case studies of Dupont,GM,Standard Oil of New Jersey and Sears?

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Which of the following terms involves the flow of information within an organization to facilitate subunit decisions that are consistent with each other and with organizational objectives?

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In which of the following situations identified by Baron and Besanko will a matrix never be optimal regardless of any additional circumstances?

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Which of the following structures best describes a small group of people where a collection of individuals work together to set and pursue common objectives?

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Which of the following modes of task interdependence exists when two or more workers or work groups depend on each other to do their work?

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Exam 17: Strategy and Structure

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Which of the following statements is least true regarding the views of strategy that Nelson and Winter offer differing from Chandler?

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What term best defines a complex set of behavior patterns that Nelson and Winter view the actions of firms to be a result of?

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Which of the following structures involves multiple groups and multiple levels of groupings arising from the need not just to organize individuals into groups,but to organize groups into larger groups?

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In Chandler's classic work Strategy and Structure,what was the basic thesis he concluded by researching case studies of Dupont,GM,Standard Oil of New Jersey and Sears?

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Which of the following terms involves the flow of information within an organization to facilitate subunit decisions that are consistent with each other and with organizational objectives?

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In which of the following situations identified by Baron and Besanko will a matrix never be optimal regardless of any additional circumstances?

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