a.
task
b.
role
c.
structure
d.
system
ANSWER:
b
37. Which of the following types of communication is emphasized by mechanistic organizations?
a.
Lateral communication
b.
Spatial communication
c.
Horizontal communication
d.
Vertical communication
ANSWER:
d
38. Which of the following types of communication is emphasized by organic organizations?
a.
Lateral communication
b.
Spatial communication
c.
Horizontal communication
d.
Vertical communication
ANSWER:
c
39. _____ is the micro approach to organizations because it focuses on the individuals within organizations as the relevant units of analysis.
a.
Organizational behavior
b.
Organization design
c.
Organization theory
d.
Organizational culture
ANSWER:
a
40. Which of the following is a difference between organization design and organizational behavior?
a.
Organization design focuses on individuals within organizations, while organizational behavior analyzes the whole organization as a unit.
b.
Organization design is concerned with cognitive and emotional differences among people within organizations, while organizational behavior is concerned with the differences in structure and behavior at the organization level of analysis.
c.
Organization design is concerned with lower management, while organizational behavior is concerned with top- and middle-management.
d.
Organization design might be considered the sociology of organizations, while organizational behavior is the psychology of organizations.
ANSWER:
d
41. Under Jeff Immelt’s leadership at General Electric, managers were encouraged to find ways to reduce emissions, invest in clean energy, and develop products that had a lower impact on the environment. Which of the following global challenges was GE responding to?
a.
Speed and responsiveness
b.
Going green
c.
Intense competition
d.
Big data analytics
ANSWER:
b
42. Kodak, once considered the leading film and camera producer, was one of the first to invest in developing digital cameras, yet the organization’s managers decided against launching the product because they feared it would detract from sales of its existing photographic products. Kodak ultimately declared bankruptcy and no longer produces photographic equipment. Which of the following global challenges did Kodak fail to address?
a.
Speed and responsiveness
b.
Going green
c.
Big data analytics
d.
Globalization
ANSWER:
a
43. You’ve just been named the CEO of a struggling snack manufacturer. Sales of some of the company’s bestselling products have dropped off considerably in recent years, and you know you need to make some changes to the organization’s product lines soon or the firm will go under. Which of the following most likely provides the best opportunities for making immediate changes that will increase demand for your firm’s products?
a.
Engaging in “green” manufacturing
b.
Entering new markets around the globe
c.
Using data analytics to determine current consumer preferences
d.
Acquiring a competing organization
ANSWER:
c
44. You are the production manager for a men’s clothing manufacturer. Several years ago, under intense pressure to cut costs, you made the decision to outsource production of your organization’s t-shirts to a low-cost facility in Cambodia. The move significantly reduced expenses and increased profits, enabling your firm to better compete against similar apparel manufacturers. Recently, however, the media has brought attention to the poor working conditions in some Cambodian factories, and there has been a public outcry against companies that take advantage of workers by manufacturing goods under unfair working conditions. You’re now concerned that consumers will stop buying your firm’s Cambodian-made products. Which of the following best describes the challenge you’re facing?