Question 1. A disadvantage of formalization in organization structure is:
A.Decision making is at a faster pace
B.Formalized structure is associated with increased motivation and job satisfaction
C.Strategic decision making occurs often
Correct D.Reduced innovativeness occurs because employees are used to behaving in a certain manner
Question 2. Despite potential benefits, the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following?:
A.Power struggles or turf wars among managers are lessened, taking away an important source of new ideas and innovation.
B.Managers will spend less effort coordinating their work, believing that someone else can pick-up the slack.
C.Role ambiguity or role conflict is very low
Correct D.There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders
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Question 3. Organizational change can take the form of which of the following?:
Correct A.Structure, strategy, policies, or culture
B.Change should be planned on quarterly basis and measured for progress
C.Fundamentally, organizational change is a process that involved effective products or services
D.Change should moderate so as to not disrupt corporate cultural norms.
Question 4. Organizational culture is related to the POLC function of:
A.Planning
Correct B.Organizing
C.Leading
D.Controlling
Question 5. It is more common to see rewards tied to performance indicators as opposed to seniority or loyalty in companies whose cultures are:
A.Aggressive
B.Innovative
Correct C.Outcome-oriented
D.Team-oriented