Question

Abc company gives one manager in each of three departments (marketing, engineering, and production) the responsibility of coordinating with each other. which of the following mechanism best explains this situation? a. a matrix structure b. direct contact c. a liaison role d. a task force e. a product structure

Answer 1

Two organizations sign a formal agreement to share their resources in specific ways in order to produce and to market a product. This can as which of the following type of organizational structure? A. Small-batch alliance B. Task force C. Continuous-process alliance D. Market structure alliance E. Strategic alliance 88. ABC Company creates a series of agreements with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product. Which of the following structure best describes this strategy? A. A boundaryless organization B. A strategic alliance C. A network structure D. A task force E. A matrix organization 89. The ability of a firm to use foreign manufacturers to produce its goods is called: A. matrix organization. B. networking. C. liaison roles. D. outsourcing. E. using a task force. 90. What is meant by the term, "contingency theory"? What are the two basic types of organization design, and what types of situations is each most suited for? 91. Discuss any three of the four factors that are important determinants of organizational structure. Show how each of these factors can help to design an organizational structure for a new business of your choosing. 92. What is job enlargement? What is the idea behind it?

93. Discuss four ways in which a manager could redesign the job of a subordinate to enrich that subordinate's job. Use a specific job to illustrate what you mean by each of these ways. 94. According to the Job Characteristics Model, list and define the characteristics that determine how motivating the job is. Give examples for each. 95. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a functional structure of organization. How does the effectiveness of a functional structure change as an organization grows? 96. Describe the matrix structure and the concept of the "two-boss employees."

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Explanation:

Two organizations sign a formal agreement to share their resources in specific ways in order to produce and to market a product. This can as which of the following type of organizational structure? A. Small-batch alliance B. Task force C. Continuous-process alliance D. Market structure alliance E. Strategic alliance 88. ABC Company creates a series of agreements with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to produce and market a product. Which of the following structure best describes this strategy? A. A boundaryless organization B. A strategic alliance C. A network structure D. A task force E. A matrix organization 89. The ability of a firm to use foreign manufacturers to produce its goods is called: A. matrix organization. B. networking. C. liaison roles. D. outsourcing. E. using a task force. 90. What is meant by the term, "contingency theory"? What are the two basic types of organization design, and what types of situations is each most suited for? 91. Discuss any three of the four factors that are important determinants of organizational structure. Show how each of these factors can help to design an organizational structure for a new business of your choosing. 92.