Chp 8

Question 1

The main purpose of organizing as a management function is to_____.

Answer 1

arrange ppl and resources to accomplish work

Question 2

____ is the system of tasks, reporting relationships, and communication that links together the various parts of an organization.

Answer 2

structure

Question 3

Transmission of rumours and resistance to change are potential disadvantages often associated with ___.

Answer 3

informal structures

Question 4

An organization chart showing vice presidents of marketing, finance, manufacturing and purchasing all reporting to the president is depicting a _____ structure.

Answer 4

functional

Question 5

The “two-boss” system of reporting relationships is found in the ____ structure.

Answer 5

matrix

Question 6

A manufacturing business with a functional structure has recently developed 2 new products. The president of the company might consider shifting to a ____ structure to gain a stronger focus on each product.

Answer 6

divisional

Question 7

Better lower-level teamwork and more top-level strategic management are among the expected advantages of a ____ structure.

Answer 7

matrix

Question 8

“Tall” organizations tend to have long chains of command and ____ spans of control.

Answer 8

narrow