Adhocracy and Bureaucracy - MCQs with answers - Part 2

Adhocracy and Bureaucracy - MCQs with answers - Part 2


1. At present which fields are using the matrix in their organisation?

a. Research and Development
b. Manufacturing
c. Engineering
d. None of the above

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ANSWER: a. Research and Development



2. Which of these is a factor favouring the matrix?

a. Interdependence between departments
b. Economies of scale in the use of internal resources
c. Environmental pressure from 2 or more critical sectors
d. All of the above

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ANSWER: d. All of the above



3. State true or false

i. Temporary matrix provides clear lines of responsibilities for each product line.

a. True
b. False

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ANSWER: b. False

Reason: Permanent matrix provides clear lines of responsibility for each product line.



4. Theory A organisations individualise ________ and ____________.

a. Promotions and Appraisal
b. Specialised career paths and impersonal criteria
c. Decision making and Responsibility
d. None of the above

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ANSWER: c. Decision making and Responsibility



5. Theory J is based on which model?

a. Bureaucratic model
b. Japanese model
c. Adhocracy model
d. None of the above

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ANSWER: b. Japanese model



6. Which of these is a characteristic of theory Z organisations?

a. Individual responsibility
b. Short – term employment
c. Infrequent appraisal
d. Rapid promotion

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ANSWER: c. Infrequent appraisal

Reason: Rest all the other options are characteristics of theory A organisations.



7. _____ is a loosely structured organic appendage designed to coexist side by side with a bureaucracy on a relatively permanent basis.

a. Collateral form
b. Network structure
c. Task force
d. None of the above

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ANSWER: a. Collateral form



8. Which of the following is an example of adhocracy?

a. Network structure
b. Collegial form
c. External strategies
d. None of the above

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ANSWER: b. Collegial form


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