Question 1

In an ambidextrous firm,if too much focus is placed on ________,the firm with suffer low profitability in the short run.

Accepted Answer

A)   alignment
B)   adaptability
C)   structure
D)   opportunitiesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Organizational structure refers to the formalized patterns of interactions that link company ________,________,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   processes; mechanisms; techniques
B)   tasks; mechanisms; techniques
C)   processes; people; mechanisms
D)   tasks; technologies; peopleE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a simple organizational structure.

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Question 4

A worldwide product division structure is used when global strategies require that each division be responsible for overall efficiency and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Successful organizations create ________ boundaries among the ________ activities as well as between the organization and its external customers,suppliers,and alliance partners.

Accepted Answer

A)   impermeable; external
B)   impermeable; internal
C)   permeable; external
D)   permeable; internalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Discuss the three major contingencies that influence the chosen organizational structure as a firm expands into foreign markets.

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In the global marketplace,managers must ensure consistency between their strategies (at the business,corporate,and international levels)and the structure of their organization.As firms expand into foreign markets,they generally follow a pattern of change in structure that parallels the changes in their strategies.Three major contingencies that influence the chosen structure are (1)the type of strategy that is driving the foreign operations of the firm,(2)product diversity,and (3)the extent to which a firm is dependent on foreign sales.As international operations become an important part of overall operations of the firm,managers must make changes that are consistent with their company structure.The primary types of structures used to manage the international operations of the firm are: (1)international division,(2)geographic-area division,(3)worldwide functional,(4)worldwide product division,and (5)worldwide matrix.

Question 7

Virtual organizations ________ whereas modular organizations ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   are usually permanent; are usually temporary
B)   accept interdependent destinies; pursue collective strategies
C)   pursue collective strategies; forfeit strategic control
D)   give up part of their strategic control; retain full strategic controlE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 9

The relationship between strategy and structure can be best described as

Accepted Answer

A)   strategy determines structure but structure does not determine strategy.
B)   structure determines strategy but strategy does not determine structure.
C)   strategy and structure influence each other.
D)   a third force determines both strategy and structure.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which one of the following is not a primary type of organizational structures used to manage the international operations of a company?

Accepted Answer

A)   international division
B)   worldwide matrix
C)   geographic-area division
D)   home country product divisionE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Ambidextrous organizational designs are useful for firms that wish to create modest,incremental innovations at the same time as dramatic,breakthrough innovation.This is done by maintaining adaptability and alignment of values and coordination across organizational activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If an international firm has a multidomestic strategy and a relatively high level of product diversity,the best choice for its organizational structure is a(n) ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)   worldwide functional
B)   worldwide product division
C)   worldwide matrix
D)   international divisionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Logitech International is an example of a company that began as a global start-up,with headquarters in both California and Switzerland and operations in both countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   dot.com company.
B)   type of modular structure.
C)   organization that uses information technology to integrate different functions.
D)   continually evolving network of independent companies.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Structures help to ensure that ________ are used effectively in accomplishing the mission of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   strategies
B)   relationships
C)   resources
D)   boundariesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

What advantages does outsourcing not provide an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   accessing best in class goods and services
B)   enabling rapid expansion with relatively low capital investment
C)   focusing scarce resources on core competencies
D)   improved buyer positioningE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

As firms grow,owner managers often need to hire functional specialists to handle the increased information-processing burden.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Complicated working relationships,intense power struggles,and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   divisional
B)   matrix
C)   holding company
D)   functionalE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of virtual structures?

Accepted Answer

A)   difficulty in individual and organizational knowledge sharing
B)   potential loss of operational control among partners
C)   loss of strategic control over emerging technology
D)   difficulty in determining where one company ends and another begins due to close interdependenciesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

The appropriateness of the type of organizational structure depends upon the ________ and ________ of growth.

Accepted Answer

A)   nature; magnitude
B)   definition; accessibility
C)   accessibility; nature
D)   nature; definitionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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In an ambidextrous firm,if too much focus is placed on ________,the firm with suffer low profitability in the short run.

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Organizational structure refers to the formalized patterns of interactions that link company ,,and .

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a simple organizational structure.

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A worldwide product division structure is used when global strategies require that each division be responsible for overall efficiency and performance.

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Successful organizations create boundaries among the activities as well as between the organization and its external customers,suppliers,and alliance partners.

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Discuss the three major contingencies that influence the chosen organizational structure as a firm expands into foreign markets.

Virtual organizations whereas modular organizations .

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The most appropriate type of organizational structure to select is dependent upon the product or service the company provides.

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Which one of the following is not a primary type of organizational structures used to manage the international operations of a company?

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Ambidextrous organizational designs are useful for firms that wish to create modest,incremental innovations at the same time as dramatic,breakthrough innovation.This is done by maintaining adaptability and alignment of values and coordination across organizational activities.

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If an international firm has a multidomestic strategy and a relatively high level of product diversity,the best choice for its organizational structure is a(n) ________ structure.

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Logitech International is an example of a company that began as a global start-up,with headquarters in both California and Switzerland and operations in both countries.

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The phrase that best defines a virtual organization is a(n)

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Complicated working relationships,intense power struggles,and excessive reliance on group processes are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?

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The appropriateness of the type of organizational structure depends upon the and of growth.

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Which one of the following is not a primary type of organizational structures used to manage the international operations of a company?

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