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Question 1

Ideally, organizational structures should be designed in a way that manages the tension between...

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Control and Adaptability

Flexibility and Adaptability

Adaptability and Coordination

Control and Efficiency

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Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with contingency theory?

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The external environment does not impact decisions about organizational structure.

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.

Structure alone is not very likely to lead you to higher performance.

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Question 3

Contingency theory suggests that the fit between organizational structure and the organization's context could contribute to increased performance in the organization.

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True

False

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Question 4

Functional structures are typically more efficient and can reduce the duplication of roles in the organization.

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True

False

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Question 5

Within a functional structure, being internally focused makes it easier to adapt to the changing external environment and develop innovative new products.

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True

False

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Question 6

The advantages of a divisional structure include all of the following EXCEPT:

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Greater ability to adapt to a dynamic environment

Increased accountability for profits

Better coordination between functions

Greater consistency across products

Customer focused

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Question 7

Divisional structures can include groupings around products and services, different geographic regions, and different types of customers.

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True

False

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Question 8

Heavy conflict resolution demands are a disadvantage of the matrix structure.

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True

False

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Question 9

Network structures often result in a loss of organizational control and lower employee loyalty.

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True

False

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Question 10

An organization that combines a functional structure and a divisional structure is best defined as having a network structure.

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True

False