The set of values that helps its members understand what the organization considers
important is known as
a. environmental uncertainty
b. organizational structure
c. organizational design
d. corporate culture
e. None of these.
Question 2Which of the following can be used to characterize corporate culture?
a. shared experiences
b. shared stories
c. shared beliefs
d. All of these are correct.
e. None of these are correct.
Question 3Which of the following is most correct as regards cooperatives?
a. Farmer cooperatives are declining in terms of numbers.
b. Cooperative may involve inputs, outputs, or support functions.
c. The cooperative form of organization has been frequently used in agribusiness.
d. All of the above are correct.
e. None of the above are correct.
Question 4Which of the following factors would probably make use of a matrix organization design
INadvisable?
a. Need to process large amounts of information
b. Strong pressure from the environment for more than one structural design
c. Several similar businesses owned by one corporation
d. A shortage of personnel with strong marketing skills
e. Lack of funds to hire adequate staff personnel
Question 5The form of organization design in which the principle of unity of command (everyone
should have one and only one supervisor) is violated is the
a. conglomerate.
b. divisional.
c. functional.
d. hybrid.
e. matrix.
Question 6Essex Incorporated owns a pizza chain, an insurance company, a chain of convenience
stores, and a hardware chain. Each business is run by a general manager, and the overall
performance of each business is evaluated by the Essex corporate staff. As of late, financial
performance has been less than desirable. Which form of organization design does Essex
have?
a. Conglomerate (H-form)
b. Divisional (M-form)
c. Functional (U-form)
d. Hybrid
e. Matrix
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