U3.3: Organizing and Staffing (Structural Approach) Flashcards

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Advantage: Efficient use of resources, economies of scale in-depth skill specialization and development

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

a. functional

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Advantage: Top manager direction and control

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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a. functional

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Disadvantage: Show response to external changes, tagging innovation

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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a. functional

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Disadvantage: Poor communication across departments

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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a. functional

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Disadvantage: Decisions concentrated at top of hierarchy, creating delay

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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a. functional

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Advantage: Fast response, flexibility in unstable environment

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Advantage: Fosters concern for customer needs

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Advantage: Excellent coordination across functional departments

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Disadvantage: Duplication of resources across divisions

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Disadvantage: Less technical depth and specialization

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Disadvantage: Poor coordination across divisions

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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b. divisional

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Advantage: Most efficient use of resources than single hierarchy

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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c. matrix

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Advantage: Flexibility, adaptability to changing environment

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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c. matrix

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Advantage: Interdisciplinary cooperation, expertise available to tall divisions

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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c. matrix

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Disadvantage: Frustration and confusion from dual chain of command

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

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c. matrix

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Disadvantage: High conflict between two sides of the matrix

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

c. matrix

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Disadvantage: Many meetings, more discussion than action

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

c. matrix

18
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Advantage: Reduced barriers among departments, increased compromise

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

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Advantage: Short response time quicker decisions

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

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Advantage: Better morale, enthusiasm from employee involvement

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

21
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Disadvantage: Dual loyalties (choosing sides would create conflict) and conflict

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

22
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Disadvantage: Time and resources spent on meetings

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

23
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Disadvantage: Unplanned decentralization

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

d. team

24
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Advantage: Can draw on expertise worldwide

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network

25
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Advantage: Highly flexible and responsive

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network

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Advantage: Reduced overhead costs

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network

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Disadvantage: Lack of control, weak boundaries

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network

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Disadvantage: Greater demands on managers

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network

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Disadvantage: Employee loyalty weakened

a. functional
b. divisional
c. matrix
d. team
e. virtual network

A

e. virtual network