Question 1

Organizational climates stem from organizational cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Change,to be effective,must be carefully planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Organizational cultures are very similar throughout various industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Management consultant Larry Greiner contends that it takes a(n) ____________ for an organization to evolve to the next phase of growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis
B)  opportunity
C)  loss of sales
D)  increase of profitsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design,____________ follows ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  function;form
B)  structure;strategy
C)  planning;actions
D)  competition;cooperationE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-social media

Accepted Answer

A)  a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes
B)  comprised of opposing forces
C)  a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions
D)  I can rely on you...and you can rely on me!
E)  an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefsF) crisis, spontaneous managementG) the actuator of changeH) melt it down, change it, and refreeze itI) an alteration in the work environmentJ) the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improveK) the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employeesL) happens overnightM) it takes a long time to occurN) small batch technologyO) a set of online technologies enabling collaborationP) F) and H)
Q) E) and J)

Question 7

Managers build organizational structures to achieve objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A tight,rigid,formal,and centralized structure of an organization is called a mechanistic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Organizational cultures are basically ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  technologies
B)  revolutions
C)  subcultures
D)  systemsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-technology

Accepted Answer

A)  a closed, rigid, formal, and centralized structure of organization
B)  the creation of or change to an organization
C)  unit production technology
D)  an organizational design that simultaneously uses functional and divisional elements
E)  an organizational design grouping departments by products, geography, or customersF) an organizational design that consolidates separate functions into a focused groupG) the overall "expertise" used to transform inputs into outputs within organizationsH) the technology used to manufacture a large volume of standardized productsI) an open, flexible, free-flowing, and decentralized structure of organizationJ) a technology using mechanical and chemical processes that excludes employeesK) an organizational design that relies heavily on external contract services for critical functionsL) the evolution of an organizationM) an organizational structure comprised of sales, marketing, production, shipping, and other departmentsN) revolutionizing assembly linesO) the primary characteristic of organic organizationsP) same as mass production technologyQ) J) and P)
R) C) and N)

Question 11

Organizational design includes uncommon and non-related elements such as positions and departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-unit production technology

Accepted Answer

A)  a plan focusing upon anticipation of potential changes
B)  comprised of opposing forces
C)  a thorough analysis of problems followed by long-term solutions
D)  I can rely on you...and you can rely on me!
E)  an organization subset of shared values, norms, and beliefsF) crisis, spontaneous managementG) the actuator of changeH) melt it down, change it, and refreeze itI) an alteration in the work environmentJ) the ability to blend the new into the old in attempt to improveK) the total system of shared beliefs, values, and norms that make up the socialization of employeesL) happens overnightM) it takes a long time to occurN) small batch technologyO) a set of online technologies enabling collaborationP) B) and L)
Q) C) and N)

Question 13

A mechanistic organizational structure that exists in an unstable environment will be too ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictive
B)  loose
C)  common
D)  flexibleE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Organizational training integrates new ideas into established systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Norms and values are social contributions to the organization's culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Employee morale is the psychological barometer of organizational climates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mass production technology is used to produce a large volume of standardized products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

"The customer is always right" and "Productivity through people" are considered examples of corporate cultural ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  statements of principle
B)  stories
C)  slogans
D)  symbolsE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Organizational design equates to creation as re-organizational design equates to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most complex type of organizational learning is referred to as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  double-handed
B)  double-up
C)  double-effort
D)  double-loopedE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 8: Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

The most complex type of organizational learning is referred to as ____________.

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It is said that form follows function.However,regarding the contingency factors approach to organizational design,____________ follows ____________.

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Organizational design equates to creation as re-organizational design equates to change.

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Management consultant Larry Greiner contends that it takes a(n) ____________ for an organization to evolve to the next phase of growth.

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Organizational design includes uncommon and non-related elements such as positions and departments.

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A tight,rigid,formal,and centralized structure of an organization is called a mechanistic structure.

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Organizational training integrates new ideas into established systems.

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Change,to be effective,must be carefully planned.

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Organizational cultures are very similar throughout various industries.

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Managers build organizational structures to achieve objectives.

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Organizational cultures are basically ____________.

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -unit production technology

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Norms and values are social contributions to the organization's culture.

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Organizational climates stem from organizational cultures.

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Mass production technology is used to produce a large volume of standardized products.

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"The customer is always right" and "Productivity through people" are considered examples of corporate cultural ____________.

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A mechanistic organizational structure that exists in an unstable environment will be too ____________.

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Employee morale is the psychological barometer of organizational climates.

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -technology

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -social media

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