MGT SEMINAR SG 2
MGT 4153 Study Questions Exam 2
Nov 5, 2014
Three “Assess Your Answer” questions from each of chapters 3, 7, 10 and 11. Each used will be Agree, Disagree or Both, and the second part may be Briefly Explain.
A popular form of organizing is to have employees work on what they want in whatever department they choose so that motivation and enthusiasm stay high.
Disagree – A small number of firms have tried this approach with some success, but a typical organization needs to structure its work activates, positions, and departments in a way that ensures work is accomplished and coordinated to meet organizational goals. Many managers try to give some consideration to employee choices as a way to keep enthusiasm high
Committees and task forces whose members are from different departments are often worthless for getting things done.
Disagree – The point of cross-functional committees and task forces is to share information to coordinate their departmental activities. Meeting, talking, and disagreeing is the work of the committee. These groups should not try to “get things done” in the sense of being efficient.
Top managers are smart to maintain organizational control over the activities of key work units rather than contracting out some work unit tasks to other firms.
Disagree – Virtual networks and outsourcing forms of organizing design have become popular because they offer increased flexibility and more rapid response in a fast changing environment. Outsourced departments can be added or dropped as conditions change. Keeping control over all activities in-house might be more comfortable for some managers, but it discourages flexibility.
Lean manufacturing is a super-efficient form of manufacturing that produces products of top quality.
Agree- lean manufacturing techniques have been implemented in hundreds of organizations all over the world and have led to dramatic improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency. It continues to be an
Nov 5, 2014
Three “Assess Your Answer” questions from each of chapters 3, 7, 10 and 11. Each used will be Agree, Disagree or Both, and the second part may be Briefly Explain.
A popular form of organizing is to have employees work on what they want in whatever department they choose so that motivation and enthusiasm stay high.
Disagree – A small number of firms have tried this approach with some success, but a typical organization needs to structure its work activates, positions, and departments in a way that ensures work is accomplished and coordinated to meet organizational goals. Many managers try to give some consideration to employee choices as a way to keep enthusiasm high
Committees and task forces whose members are from different departments are often worthless for getting things done.
Disagree – The point of cross-functional committees and task forces is to share information to coordinate their departmental activities. Meeting, talking, and disagreeing is the work of the committee. These groups should not try to “get things done” in the sense of being efficient.
Top managers are smart to maintain organizational control over the activities of key work units rather than contracting out some work unit tasks to other firms.
Disagree – Virtual networks and outsourcing forms of organizing design have become popular because they offer increased flexibility and more rapid response in a fast changing environment. Outsourced departments can be added or dropped as conditions change. Keeping control over all activities in-house might be more comfortable for some managers, but it discourages flexibility.
Lean manufacturing is a super-efficient form of manufacturing that produces products of top quality.
Agree- lean manufacturing techniques have been implemented in hundreds of organizations all over the world and have led to dramatic improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency. It continues to be an