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66.
Which of the following is not a primary factor that a large firm with international operations should
consider when choosing the appropriate structure for its organization?
67.
When an organization with a simple structure increases its sales revenue and volume of outputs, it is
most likely to develop a ______________ structure.
68.
When an organization with a functional structure diversifies into related product-markets, it generally
69.
A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or
product lines. This type of organizational growth leads to a(n) ______________ structure.
70.
Successful organizations create ______ boundaries among the _____ activities as well as between the
organization and its external customers, suppliers, and alliance partners.
71.
The two vital ongoing activities necessary for creating boundaryless organizations that managers today
must concern themselves with are
72.
Organizational structure refers to the formalized patterns of interactions that link company
___________, ___________, and _____________.
73.
Structures help to ensure that ____________ are used effectively in accomplishing the mission of the
organization.
74.
As illustrated in the opening case for Chapter 10, Boeing lost a lot of control and therefore incurred high
operating costs for its build out of the 787 Dreamliner, because it ____________ design and
manufacturing.
75.
Which of the following activities is not identified structure?
76.
Organizations that make it to the growth stage design strategies to
77.
The appropriateness of the type of organizational structure depends upon the ___________ and
_______ of growth.
78.
Which of the following statements about simple organizational structures is false?
79.
A simple structure is characterized by
80.
Functional structures are usually found in organizations where there
81.
Which of the following is an advantage of a functional type of organizational structure?
82.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a functional type of organizational structure?
83.
Which of the following is an advantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?
84.
Which of the following is not a disadvantage of a divisional type of organizational structure?
85.
An organization such as ConAgra that has dozens of different divisions with similar products will
probably have the greatest success with which form of organization structure?
86.
Which of the following is not an advantage of a strategic business unit (SBU) type of organizational
structure?
87.
Important advantages of a holding company structure include
88.
Strategic business unit (SBU) and holding company structures result from extensive
89.
Strategic business unit (SBU) structures are best suited for corporations pursuing _____________,
whereas holding company structures are best suited for companies with ______________ strategies.
90.
A matrix organizational structure is characterized by a combination of the ______________ and
_____________.
91.
Complicated working relationships, intense power struggles, and excessive reliance on group processes
are disadvantages of which type of organizational structure?
92.
Which of the following is considered to be an advantage of a matrix structure?
93.
Generally speaking, discussions of the relationship between strategy and structure strongly imply that
94.
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.
95.
If an international firm has a global strategy and a relatively low level of product diversity, the best
choice for its organizational structure is a(n) ______________ structure.
