BM1 - 1.04 to 1.06 Test

A manager worked to streamline the production process and was able to save the company several thousand dollars. This is an example of how organizing

• reduces waste and improves efficiency.

• aligns company goals with the mission.

• can be improved through communication.

• increases employee conflict and turnover.

How does organizing provide a sense of security for employees?

• They know how their work supports company goals.

• They do not have to report to anyone.

• They do not have to duplicate work.

• They know exactly what is expected of them.

Organizing can help companies handle issues with ________ so employees know who to report to and who is responsible for what.

• efficiency

• tracking

• reputation

• authority

A company has a goal to launch a new product. After setting this goal, company management needs to ________.

• determine the work needed to accomplish it.

• design an organizational chart.

• evaluate the effectiveness of this goal.

• assign tasks to different departments.

Textronics, Inc. manufactures and sells its computer chips in six countries. It employs over 8,000 people worldwide. Which organizational structure makes the most sense for Textronics, Inc.?

• Matrix

• Specialized

• Functional

• Divisional

Under what circumstances would a company adopt a matrix organizational structure?

• It has fewer than 50 employees.

• It frequently uses cross-functional teams.

• It has offices in several cities.

• It has mostly inexperienced employees.

An organization with a wide span of control usually

• uses a divisional organizational structure.

• gives little control to the CEO.

• has a lack of middle managers.

• does not give managers enough direct reports.

Which of the following is a benefit of the division of labor:

• Professional development

• More direct oversight

• Teamwork opportunities

• Increased efficiency

Larissa tells her employees to spend one-third of their time on sales reports, one-third on answering emails, and one-third on generating new leads. This is an example of which step of the organizing process?

• divisional control.

• authority.

• organizing skills.

• specialization.

Businesses use organizational design to structure their __________.

• people, information, and technology

• technology, people, and competitors

• information, technology, and competitors