Chapter 03
Organization: Structure and Culture
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Organizational culture is best explained as organizational
A. Personality.
B. Hierarchy.
C. Reporting relationships.
D. Background.
E. Management style.
2. Which of the following is NOTtrue of project management structures?
A. They provide a framework for launching and implementing projects
B. They appropriately balance the needs of both the parent organization and the project
C. In selecting a management structure, the culture of the organization is not a huge consideration
D. The project itself should be considered when determining which structure is best
E. They help determine who has most authority in regard to managing the project
3. All of the following are disadvantages of organizing projects within a matrix arrangement EXCEPT
A. Dysfunctional conflict between functional managers and project managers.
B. Expensive.
C. Infighting.
D. Stressful.
E. Longer project duration.
4. The structure that manages projects within the existing organizational structure is_____________________
organization.
Schermerhorn & Bachrach / Management, 13th edition Test Bank
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Chapter 11: Organization Structures and Design
True/False
1.An organization structure is the system of tasks, workflows, reporting relationships,
and communication channels that link together the work of diverse individuals and
groups.
Answer: True
Learning Objective: 11.1
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
2.An organization chart includes major subunits in which positions reporting to a
common manager are shown.
Answer: True
Learning Objective: 11.1
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge
3.A social network analysis is a tool that identifies formal structures and their social
relationships.
Answer: False
Learning Objective: 11.1
Difficulty: Easy
AACSB: Analytical thinking
Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge