QUESTION Astrid is an editor for a book publisher. Along with an assistant editor, a book designer, a typesetter, and a production manager, she is given the task of getting a science manuscript from its current form as it came in from the author into final form to send to the printer. Among them, the […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Eye surgery is very delicate, and one tiny slip of the surgeon’s hand can blind a patient permanently. One hospital has decided to use robotic surgeons to perform the most delicate operations. Which corresponding change in people—perceptions, attitudes, skills, performance—is necessary next to make the hospital’s plan work? What will be an ideal response? […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Briefly state and describe the three steps for implementing positive change in an organization. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: First, you must recognize problems and opportunities and devise solutions. You can’t solve a problem or act on an opportunity until you have recognized it. Once you’ve recognized the problem or […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of having a narrow span of control? A) less employee freedom to make decisions B) less managerial control and input C) loss of accountability D) loss of supervision E) less specialization ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Managers with a narrow span of control face the drawback […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A conglomerate organization chart may start with industry divisions. But because so many companies and industries may make up a conglomerate, what is most likely to be the overall structure of the entire organization? A) functional structure B) divisional structure: geographic regions C) divisional structure: product divisions D) hybrid structure E) industry structure […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a benefit of having a narrow span of control? A) more employee freedom to make decisions B) closer supervision C) less specialization D) more responsiveness to customers E) faster decision making ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Managers with a narrow span of control have the benefit of being […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What type of organizational structure works best in temporarily pulling people together for special projects, such as development of a particular automobile? A) matrix structure B) hybrid structure C) functional structure D) divisional structure: product divisions E) divisional structure: process divisions ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) The matrix structure, which came out of […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a benefit of having a wide span of control? A) more managerial control B) greater specialization C) more responsiveness to customers D) closer supervision E) more accountability ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) A benefit of having a wide span of control is being able to be more responsive […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of centralization? A) more duplication of effort B) less decision authority by lower managers C) fewer streamlined procedures D) less control by top management E) less specialization ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Less decision authority by lower managers is a drawback of centralization.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is a drawback of having a wide span of control? A) delayed decision making B) more managerial control C) less employee freedom to make decisions D) less responsiveness to customers E) less specialization ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) A drawback of having a wide span of control is having […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
