Question 1

Dedicated machines:

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A)  require high- skilled operators.
B)  are ideal for short production runs.
C)  play a significant role in ATM.
D)  produce a narrow range of products.

Question 2

Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

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A)  Fixed automation
B)  CAD
C)  CAMM
D)  CIM

Question 3

Which does not describe Ford's company?

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A)  Satisfied workers
B)  Reduced car prices
C)  The use of interchangeable parts
D)  Sequential tasks

Question 4

With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is a finding of the Aston Study?

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A)  The type of technology determines organizational structure.
B)  Technical complexity depends on task variability and task analyzability.
C)  Intensive technology is associated with sequential interdependence.
D)  Technology influences organizational structure more in smaller firms than it does in larger ones.

Question 6

Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As demonstrated at Toyota, an organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

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A)  produce a wide variety of products.
B)  stockpile inventory.
C)  train workers to perform many tasks.
D)  increase its technical complexity.

Question 8

_____________is producing only a narrow range of outputs.

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A)  General production
B)  Specialism
C)  Environmentalism
D)  Innovation

Question 9

Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the Woodward studies,

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A)  successful firms using continuous- process technology had mechanistic structures.
B)  successful firms using mass production technology had organic structures.
C)  size is the most important determinant of organizational structure.
D)  differences in structure across technologies appeared to be associated with organizational effectiveness.

Question 11

Which of the following technologies is used to develop master production schedules for manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A)  CIM
B)  JIT inventory systems
C)  CAD
D)  CAMM

Question 12

According to Perrow, when an organization uses a highly routine technology (where task variability is low and task analyzability is high) , the most effective structure is characterized by all of the following except:

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A)  joint specialization.
B)  centralized decision- making.
C)  a tall hierarchy of authority.
D)  a high degree of formalization.

Question 13

Which of the following technologies is associated with a flat structure and a relatively narrow span of control?

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A)  Small- batch
B)  Continuous- process
C)  Mass production
D)  Routine manufacturing

Question 14

Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

Accepted Answer

A)  Routine manufacturing
B)  Nonroutine research
C)  Engineering production
D)  Craftswork

Question 15

When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

As demonstrated at Toyota, an organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

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When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

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Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

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_____________is producing only a narrow range of outputs.

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Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

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Which does not describe Ford's company?

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Which of the following technologies is associated with a flat structure and a relatively narrow span of control?

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Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

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Dedicated machines:

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According to Perrow, when an organization uses a highly routine technology (where task variability is low and task analyzability is high) , the most effective structure is characterized by all of the following except:

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Which of the following is a finding of the Aston Study?

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According to the Woodward studies,

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With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

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Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

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Which of the following technologies is used to develop master production schedules for manufacturing?

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Exam 9: Organizational Design, Competencies, and Technology

As demonstrated at Toyota, an organization that uses flexible manufacturing technology does all of the following except:

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When an organization uses a pull approach, inventories flow in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

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Which of the following technologies electronically links an organization with its suppliers?

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_____________is producing only a narrow range of outputs.

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Nonroutine tasks are characterized by a high degree of formalization.

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Which does not describe Ford's company?

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Which of the following technologies is associated with a flat structure and a relatively narrow span of control?

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Innovations in materials management are applicable to service organizations.

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Dedicated machines:

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According to Perrow, when an organization uses a highly routine technology (where task variability is low and task analyzability is high) , the most effective structure is characterized by all of the following except:

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Which of the following is a finding of the Aston Study?

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According to the Woodward studies,

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With continuous process technology, companies use teams to jointly develop procedures for managing unexpected situations, so mutual adjustment is the primary means of coordination.

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Which of the following technologies has low task variability and high task analyzability?

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Which of the following technologies is used to develop master production schedules for manufacturing?

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