As the number of hierarchical levels increases, ________.
A) the degree of formalization decreases
B) the possibility that the information will be distorted decreases
C) the degree of decentralization increases
D) communication problems get progressively worse
Question 2___________ are the range of behavioral patterns that occur when individuals are working collectively to complete a task or achieve a goal.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 3As ________, the relative difference in the authority possessed by managers at each level in the organizational hierarchy decreases.
A) the number of shareholders of an organization decreases
B) the number of levels in the hierarchy increases
C) the total number of employees in the organization decreases
D) the degree of centralization of the organizational structure increases
Question 4Which of the following statements is true regarding a flat organization?
A) A flat organization has more managers than a tall organization.
B) The flatter the organization, the less motivated are the employees.
C) Managers of a flat organization possess relatively more authority than those of a tall organization.
D) A flat organization has more hierarchical levels than a tall organization.
Question 5Which of the following is most likely to increase the bureaucratic costs?
A) changing the organization structure from functional to divisional
B) decreasing the number of managers
C) increasing the number of hierarchical levels
D) decreasing the level of standardization
Question 6In addition to being exhilarating and entertaining, the long-term impact of an outdoor challenge is well documented.
a. true
b. false
Question 7Helping the client organization to improve its own skills and problem-solving abilities _____.
a. is unnecessary if you are using an internal practitioner
b. is an objective of practitioners in most cases
c. is applied only in extreme instances
d. is a worthy objective but seldom sought by the practitioner
e. none of the above
Question 8Which of the following observations made by Parkinson led to the development of the Parkinson's law?
A) A division of labor increases efficiency.
B) As the number of levels in the hierarchy increases, the quality of the communication improves.
C) The use of flat organization structure improves the motivation of the employees.
D) Managers seek to increase the number of their subordinates.
Question 9Feedback of observations may occur _____.
a. during the meeting and at the time of the observation
b. to individuals so the entire team can benefit from the observation
c. any time the manager believes that it is important to correct inappropriate team or individual behavior
d. all of the above
e. answers b and c
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