Essay on Quiz 1 Busi 610 - 725 Words

 Question 1
3 out of 3 points

Organizations are static.

Selected Answer:
False

 Question 2
0 out of 3 points

The study of organizational behavior is:

Selected Answer: an "umbrella" that encompasses the study of organization theory.

 Question 3
0 out of 3 points

Which of the following is a contingency rather than a structural dimension of an organization?

Selected Answer:
Labor force

 Question 4
0 out of 3 points

Which of the following integrates diverse organizational activities by looking at various organizational stakeholders and what they want from the organization?

Selected Answer:
Organizational culture

 Question 5
3 out of 3 points

_____ describes who reports to whom and the span of control for each manager.

Selected Answer:
Hierarchy of authority

 Question 6
3 out of 3 points

The degree to which organizational tasks are subdivided into separate jobs is referred to as

Selected Answer: specialization.  Question 7
3 out of 3 points

The technical core refers to:

Selected Answer: the people who do the basic work of the organization, producing product and service outputs.

 Question 8
3 out of 3 points

Contingency factors

Selected Answer: include size and environment.

 Question 9
3 out of 3 points

Models for formulating organizational strategies include:

Selected Answer:
Porter's model and Miles and Snow's typology.

 Question 10
3 out of 3 points

Indicators of effectiveness are quantitative but not qualitative in nature.

Selected Answer:
False

 Question 11
3 out of 3 points

Successful organizations use a carefully balanced set of ____ goals.

Selected Answer: operating  Question 12
3 out of 3 points

The reactor strategy is a strategy because it responds to environmental threats and opportunities in a strategic fashion.

Selected Answer:
False

 Question 13
0 out of 3 points

Core competence refers to what sets the organization apart from others and provides it with a distinctive edge for meeting customer or client needs in the marketplace.

Selected Answer:
True

 Question 14
3 out of 3 points

A plan for interacting with the competitive environment to achieve organizational goals is referred to as:

Selected Answer: strategy.  Question 15
0 out of 3 points

Official goals provide ____, while operative goals and strategies provide ____.

Selected Answer: decision guidelines, legitimacy

 Question 16
3 out of 3 points

The differentiation strategy:

Selected Answer: is one of Michael Porter's competitive strategies.

 Question 17
3 out of 3 points

A horizontal structure is characterized by coordination around geographical areas.

Selected Answer:
False

 Question 18
0 out of 3 points

What is likely to be the result if a domestic company that manufactures four different types of products changes from a functional structure to a divisional structure?

Selected Answer:
More centralized decision making

 Question 19
0 out of 3 points

Which of the following is true concerning information in an

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