QUESTION Nigel Williams is the CEO of a toy manufacturing company. He constantly reviews his business model to look for ways to improve operations. He recently learned that it would be less expensive for him to produce toys if he simply purchased each part from a different distributor, instead of making them at his factory, […]
QUESTION Which type of chart represents a company organized by specific functions, such as marketing, finance, purchasing, information technology, and human resources? A) vertical B) social C) matrix D) horizontal E) web ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) In a vertical organization chart, the vertical lines reflect the lines of authority with personnel grouped in […]
QUESTION What is one advantage associated with having a horizontal organizational structure? A) It has no specified functional teams with specialized skills. B) It shows a clear point of authority for decision making. C) It indicates a push toward collaborative work. D) It represents a solid structure that cannot change. E) It is a fragmented […]
QUESTION Which of the following is an advantage associated with a vertical organization? A) A vertical organization can respond quickly to changes in a market. B) Lines of communication are shorter in vertical organizations. C) Vertical organizations have a clear point of authority for decisions. D) Bureaucratic procedures do not delay decision making in vertical […]
QUESTION The company for which Rosalinda works is changing from a vertical hierarchy to a horizontal organizational structure. Which of the following considerations should Rosalinda expect NOT to see in the new structure? A) organization around cross-functional teams B) increased emphasis on multiple competencies C) increased emphasis on specialized expertise D) decreased emphasis on hierarchy […]
QUESTION As a supervisory manager, Zelma supervises 12 employees in her San Diego office. Her team members work well together, executing the day-to-day tasks of the organization in a highly effective manner. But recently, a transfer from a different regional office joined the team. The new employee followed very different operational procedures in her home […]
QUESTION Company ABC and Company XYZ are preparing for a merger but the two currently have very different organizational structures. Consequently, Lance has been hired as a consultant to reorganize the newly formed company. He envisions the project-based company as having employees grouped together based on their function, with the possibility of being accountable to […]
QUESTION What type of skills refer to the ability to think abstractly, picture an organization as a whole, and understand how the parts work together? A) conceptual skills B) technical skills C) time-management skills D) group think skills E) decision-making skills ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Conceptual skills require the ability to think analytically. […]
QUESTION The executive director of Big Deals Inc. wants to implement a new information system in the accounting department to increase the company’s effectiveness. She knows that the system will benefit the accounting department, but she also carefully considers how implementation of the new system might affect other departments within the company. What skills is […]
QUESTION When conducting a SWOT analysis of an organization, which of the following is best identified as a weakness of a company? A) increased competition in the industry B) employees lacking necessary skills C) energy-reduction technology D) changing buyer tastes E) rise in utility costs ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) If a company’s employees […]
