An organization using which of the following technologies, as identified by Thompson, is most likely to use vertical integration as a strategy for reducing uncertainty?
A) mediating technology
B) long-linked technology
C) sequential-process technology
D) intensive technology
Question 2Which of the following technologies identified by Thompson is characterized by a work process in which input, conversion, and output activities can be performed independently of one another?
A) mediating technology
B) operations technology
C) long-linked technology
D) intensive technology
Question 3Mediating technology is based on ________ task interdependence.
A) pooled
B) sequential
C) reciprocal
D) intensive
Question 4With reference to the Perrow's model, in an organization, which of the following departments is most likely to have an organic structure?
A) manufacturing
B) sales
C) accounting
D) R&D
Question 5According to Perrow an organization that performs nonroutine tasks will have a(n) ________.
A) mechanistic structure
B) flat hierarchy of authority
C) centralized decision-making authority
D) high degree of formalization
Question 6Which of the following strategies is most likely to be used by an organization using mediating technology for reducing uncertainty?
A) creating slack resources
B) using vertical integration
C) increasing the number of customers served
D) producing only a narrow range of outputs
Question 7According to Perrow an organization that performs routine tasks will have a ________.
A) flat hierarchy of authority
B) decentralized decision-making authority
C) mechanistic structure
D) low degree of standardization
Question 8The manufacture of specialized or customized products like furniture, clothing are examples of ________.
A) routine manufacturing
B) craftswork
C) engineering production
D) nonroutine research
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