Organizational Theory

Question 1

The ___________ leader consults with subordinates and considers their suggestions and ideas before reaching a decision.

a. Directive
b. Supportive
c. Participative
d. Achievement-oriented

Answer 1

c. Participative

Question 2

The culture of an organization_______________

a. Defines appropriate behavior and 
    bonds
b. Motivates individuals
c. Governs the way a company 
    processes information
d. All of the choices are correct.

Answer 2

d. All of the choices are correct.

Question 3

Wigitech has a high degree of differences between organizational units. This would, using the term of Lawrence and Lorsch, indicate__________________

a. Low integration
b. High differentiation
c. High environmental response
d. None of the above

Answer 3

b. High differentiation.

Question 4

Cindy believes that a proposal will not increase profitability but will in fact increase costs and decrease profit potential. Cindy lobbies against the change. This form of resistance to change would be classified as _________.

a. misunderstanding and lack 
    of trust
b. parochial self-interest
c. low tolerance for change
d. different assessments

Answer 4

d. different assessments

Question 5

All of the following are symptoms of defective decision making except:

a. Direct pressure on 
    Dissenters
b. Incomplete survey of 
    alternatives
c. Failure to examine risks of 
    preferred choice
d. Poor information search

Answer 5

a. Direct pressure on dissenters.

Question 6

The Degree of a manager’s ability to successfully understand and handle______________ will ultimately determine his or her negotiating success.

a. Time Limits
b. Multiple Tasks
c. People
d. Pressure

Answer 6

c. People

Question 7

Tom has determined that, using the path-goal model as a basis, he should use a “supportive” approach. More generically this approach could be described as_________________.

a. Task-oriented behavior
b. Person-oriented behavior
c. situational -oriented behavior
d. Inititating behavior

Answer 7

b. Person-oriented behavior

Question 8

Which of the following statements about control and evaluation is incorrect?

a. Results must be periodically 
    measured
b. If the original objective must 
    be revised, part of the 
    decision making process is 
    reactivated. 
c. Changes must be made if 
    deviations between actual 
    and planned results exist
d. If the original objective is 
    unattainable, changes must 
    be made in the solution 
    chosen, in it’s 
    implementation 
    or to the objective itself.

Answer 8

b. If the original objective must be revised, part of the decision making process is reactivated.

Question 9

Rob suspects that if a planned reorganization takes place he will be transferred to a less prestigious position. Rob resists the change. This form of resistance to change would be classified as __________.

a. Parochial self-interest
b. Misunderstanding and lack of trust
c. Different assessments
d. Low tolerance for change.

Answer 9

a. Parochial self-interest

Question 10

The______________________model is highly formalized because of its emphasis on function as the bases for departments.

a. Mechanistic
b. Contingency
c. Bureaucratic
d. Organic

Answer 10

a. Mechanistic