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Questions
1. Ideally, organizational structures should be designed in a way that manages the tension between...
Control and Efficiency
Adaptability and Coordination
Control and Adaptability
Flexibility and Adaptability
2. Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with contingency theory?
Structure alone is not very likely to lead you to higher performance.
The fit between structure and the organization's context could lead to better performance.
The right organizational structure depends on a series of contextual factors.
The external environment does not impact decisions about organizational structure.
3. Contingency theory suggests that the fit between organizational structure and the organization's context could contribute to increased performance in the organization.
True
False
4. All of the following are examples of the benefits of a functional structure EXCEPT?
Internal focus
More efficient use of resources
Greater ability to uphold standards of quality
Deep functional expertise
5. Within a functional structure, being internally focused makes it easier to adapt to the changing external environment and develop innovative new products.
True
False
6. The advantages of a divisional structure include all of the following EXCEPT:
Greater ability to adapt to a dynamic environment
Customer focused
Increased accountability for profits
Greater consistency across products
Better coordination between functions
7. Divisional structures would likely be appropriate in all of the following contexts EXCEPT:
Larger firms with many product offerings
Firms that serve distinct markets
Firms that compete in complex and changing environments
Firms that operate in different geographic locations
Firms with a low-cost strategy
8. A key intended benefit of the matrix structure is to capture the benefits from multiple organizational structures.
True
False
9. A network structure that outsources key organizational tasks tends to enhance employee loyalty and allows for more organizational control.
True
False
10. A hybrid structure is a combination of two or more structures.
True
False