U3.3: Organizing and Staffing (Structural Approach)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

a. functional

Question 2

Advantage: Top manager direction and control

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

Answer 2

a. functional

Question 3

Disadvantage: Show response to external changes, tagging innovation

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

Answer 3

a. functional

Question 4

Disadvantage: Poor communication across departments

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

Answer 4

a. functional

Question 5

Disadvantage: Decisions concentrated at top of hierarchy, creating delay

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

Answer 5

a. functional

Question 6

Advantage: Fast response, flexibility in unstable environment

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

Answer 6

b. divisional

Question 7

Advantage: Fosters concern for customer needs

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

Answer 7

b. divisional

Question 8

Advantage: Excellent coordination across functional departments

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

Answer 8

b. divisional

Question 9

Disadvantage: Duplication of resources across divisions

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

Answer 9

b. divisional

Question 10

Disadvantage: Less technical depth and specialization

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

Answer 10

b. divisional

Question 11

Disadvantage: Poor coordination across divisions

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

Answer 11

b. divisional

Question 12

Advantage: Most efficient use of resources than single hierarchy

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

Answer 12

c. matrix

Question 13

Advantage: Flexibility, adaptability to changing environment

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

Answer 13

c. matrix

Question 14

Advantage: Interdisciplinary cooperation, expertise available to tall divisions

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

Answer 14

c. matrix

Question 15

Disadvantage: Frustration and confusion from dual chain of command

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

Answer 15

c. matrix

Question 16

Disadvantage: High conflict between two sides of the matrix

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

Answer 16

c. matrix

Question 17

Disadvantage: Many meetings, more discussion than action

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

Answer 17

c. matrix

Question 18

Advantage: Reduced barriers among departments, increased compromise

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

Answer 18

d. team

Question 19

Advantage: Short response time quicker decisions

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

Answer 19

d. team

Question 20

Advantage: Better morale, enthusiasm from employee involvement

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

Answer 20

d. team

Question 21

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

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

Answer 21

d. team

Question 22

Disadvantage: Time and resources spent on meetings

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

Answer 22

d. team

Question 23

Disadvantage: Unplanned decentralization

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

Answer 23

d. team

Question 24

Advantage: Can draw on expertise worldwide

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

Answer 24

e. virtual network

Question 25

Advantage: Highly flexible and responsive a. functional b. divisional c. matrix d. team e. virtual network

Answer 25

e. virtual network

Question 26

Advantage: Reduced overhead costs a. functional b. divisional c. matrix d. team e. virtual network

Answer 26

e. virtual network

Question 27

Disadvantage: Lack of control, weak boundaries a. functional b. divisional c. matrix d. team e. virtual network

Answer 27

e. virtual network

Question 28

Disadvantage: Greater demands on managers a. functional b. divisional c. matrix d. team e. virtual network

Answer 28

e. virtual network

Question 29

Disadvantage: Employee loyalty weakened a. functional b. divisional c. matrix d. team e. virtual network

Answer 29

e. virtual network