Question 1

A divisional structure

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A)   is organized around functional area departments.
B)   typically improves the performance of firms pursuing a strategy of vertical integration.
C)   facilitates the development of general managers.
D)   enhances centralized decision making.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How do organizational structures change as organizations grow and mature? What are the dominant patterns of growth?

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Organizations typically start out with a...

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

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A)   efficient use of managerial and technical talent
B)   an enhanced ability to respond quickly to changes in the external environment
C)   a high degree of emphasis on long term performance
D)   uniformity in image and quality across divisionsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Describe the attributes of a simple organizational structure. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with using the simple organizational form?

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A simple organizational structure is cha...

Question 5

There is no link between a firm's strategy and its structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A major disadvantage of the matrix structure is that it duplicates the use of specialized personnel, equipment, and facilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe the strategic business unit (SBU) organizational structure. What are the advantages of this form of organizing?

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With a SBU structure, divisions with sim...

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A major disadvantage of the matrix structure is that it duplicates the use of specialized personnel, equipment, and facilities.

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There is no link between a firm's strategy and its structure.

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Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?

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Briefly describe the strategic business unit (SBU) organizational structure. What are the advantages of this form of organizing?

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A major disadvantage of the matrix structure is that it duplicates the use of specialized personnel, equipment, and facilities.

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There is no link between a firm's strategy and its structure.

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Briefly describe the strategic business unit (SBU) organizational structure. What are the advantages of this form of organizing?

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