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1

According to contingency theory, there is a "one best way" to design an organization's structure.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Mass-production technology utilizes a formal organizational structure with little flexibility.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Increasing the degree of responsibility that a worker has over his or her job is known as job enrichment.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Job enlargement increases the number of different tasks in a job by changes in the division of labour.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Typically, the matrix structure within organizations is very inflexible.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

A division is a collection of departments that work together within the organization to produce a product line or several product lines.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

The more complex the organization, the less important the use of cross-functional teams becomes to the organization.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

A product team structure is one in which employees are temporarily assigned to a cross-functional team and report only to the division manager.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

A functional structure is advantageous because it allows managers to create the functions they need to scan and monitor the task and general environments.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

In a matrix structure, employees are grouped by function alone.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

A product team structure, like a matrix structure, requires dual reporting.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

A minimum chain of command seeks to decrease span of control.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

Span of control is the number of subordinates who report directly to a manager.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14

Two organizations sign a formal agreement to share their resources in specific ways to produce and market a product. This is known as a market structure alliance.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15

Outsourcing uses other organizational departments to produce goods and services.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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