MGT 550 Week 3 Chapter 3 Quiz

The strengths and weaknesses of a geographic divisional structure are similar to the divisional organization characteristics.

Integrators have a lot of authority.

When functional and divisional structures do not work for a particular function or product, then matrix structure will not work either.

_____ means people are organized according to what the organization produces.

One disadvantage of the matrix is that some employees experience dual authority, reporting to two bosses and sometimes juggling conflicting demands.

Divisional structures are centralized, while functional structures are decentralized.

Teams are never used in conjunction with a fulltime integrator.

The biggest strength of virtual network structures is that managers have hands-on control over every activity and employee.

The overall design of organization structure indicates all of the following except:

The horizontal structure organizes employees around core processes.

_____ refers to frequent, timely, problem-solving communication carried out through relationships of shared goals, shared knowledge, and mutual respect.

For the organization to be effective, departments should be located together in one geographic location rather than being spread all over the world.

Which of the following strategies includes periodic reports, written information, and computer-based communications?

A task force personnel is located in one department but has the responsibility for communicating and achieving coordination with another department.

A(n) _____ is a group that is made up of organizationally or geographically dispersed members who are linked primarily through advanced information and communications technologies.

The term _____ means the redesign of a vertical organization along its horizontal workflows and processes.

Emphasis on learning and adaptation is associated with centralized decision making.

Integrators need excellent people skills.

A functional structure is also called an M-form (multidivisional) structure.