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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: d. All of the above
3. State true or falsei. Temporary matrix provides clear lines of responsibilities for each product line.
a. True
b. False
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: 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
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: b. Collegial form