Intensive technology is based on ________ task interdependence.
A) random
B) pooled
C) sequential
D) reciprocal
Question 2With reference to the types of technologies as identified by Thompson, hospitals are organizations that use ________ technology.
A) intensive
B) mediating
C) long-linked
D) continuous-process
Question 3Which of the following statements is true regarding long-linked technology?
A) Employees working according to long-linked technology become highly skilled as they have to perform a wide range of tasks.
B) Long-linked technology is characterized by routine tasks.
C) Long-linked technology is based on pooled task interdependence.
D) Long-linked technology requires less direct coordination than mediating technology.
Question 4Which of the following technologies as identified by Thompson, is based on a work process where input, conversion, and output activities must be performed in series?
A) mediating technology
B) small-batch technology
C) long-linked technology
D) intensive technology
Question 5Long-linked technology is based on ________ task interdependence.
A) pooled
B) sequential
C) reciprocal
D) intensive
Question 6A manufacturing company stockpiles inputs and holds inventories of component parts so the conversion process is not disrupted if there is a problem with suppliers.
It also stockpile finished products so it can respond quickly to an increase in customer demand without changing its established conversion processes. Which of the following technologies, as identified by Thompson, is most likely being used by this company?
A) small-batch technology
B) long-linked technology
C) intensive technology
D) mediating technology
Question 7Each of the Walmart stores operates essentially independently. The performance of one store does not affect another store, but together all stores determine the performance of the whole organization.
According to this information, which of the following technologies, as identified by Thompson, is being used by Walmart?
A) mediating technology
B) sequential-process technology
C) long-linked technology
D) intensive technology
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