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Section 4

The Evolution of Management


Cont.
Question 1
Which of the following approaches is being used in Work
Scheduling and Production Planning:

a)Quantitative management
b)Operations management
c)Management Information systems
d)None of the above
Question 2
Toyota Production System (TPS) emphasizes on continuous
improvement, just-in-time production, and efficient use of
resources, with the goal of maximizing customer value and
minimizing waste is an example of:

a)Quantitative management
b)Operations management
c)Management Information systems
d)Administrative management theory
Question 3
Mariam is the CEO of Palma company. She recognizes that the
market’s situation is unstable because of the current Egyptian
economic situation. In response, she tries to alter (change) the
organization structure to be more flexible, to encourage
employees to be more creative and respond more rapidly to
drastic change. Which principle is she following?
a)Open system theory
b)Closed system theory
c)Management science theory
d)Contingency theory
Question 4
ABC company’s external environment is changing rapidly, so it
responds by empowering its employees and moving the decision-
making to lower organizational levels to solve problems faster.
ABC is organized under:
a)A mechanistic structure.
b)A centralized structure.
c)A humanistic structure.
d)An organic structure
Question 5
Juhayna deals with a farm to obtain its need for milk to make
yogurt then, it sells these yogurts to supermarkets. Juhayna is
operating under:

a)Open system
b)Closed system
c)Hybrid system
d)Management information system
Question 6
The Toyota Production System (TPS) is an example of which
management approach?

a) Quantitative management
b) Operations management
c) Management information systems
d) Financial management
Question 7
Which of the following real-world examples aligns with the
concept of operations management?
a) Using modeling and simulation to determine a new factory
location for BMW
b) Optimizing machine layout in a Tesla factory to improve
production efficiency
c) Implementing a customer relationship management system at
Orange
d) Developing a new social media marketing campaign for Pepsi
Question 8

What is the primary focus of management information systems in


an organization?

a)Increasing the production speed


b) Determining the financial viability of new projects
c) Analyzing the labor force for better hiring
d) Providing managers with information on internal and external
events for decision-making
Question 9
Which management approach involves the use of software and
computer systems to improve organizational decision-making, as
used by companies like Microsoft?

a) Quantitative management
b) Operations management
c) Management information systems
d) Human resources management
Question 10
What is the best example of an open system in organizational
management?

a) A company that does not interact with its environment


b) A company that acquires raw materials, transforms them into
products and sells them to customers
c) A company that relies solely on internal resources and does not
depend on the external market
d) A company that manufactures only for internal use without
selling to customers
Question 11
In an open system, what stage involves the transformation of
inputs into outputs of finished goods and services?

a) Input stage
b) Conversion stage
c) Output stage
d) Distribution stage
Question 12
The merger between Gillette and Procter & Gamble is an example
of:

a) A closed system where both companies work independently


b) A system experiencing entropy due to external forces
c) Synergy, where the combined actions of both companies led to
better results
d) A company failing due to lack of external support
Question 13
Which company is an example of a closed system that
experienced entropy due to a failure to adapt to external
environmental changes?

a) Nokia in 2007
b) Samsung in 2020
c) Netflix in 2010
d) Amazon in 2015
Question 14
Which organizational structure is best suited for a stable
environment?

a) Organic structure
b) Mechanistic structure
c) Flat structure
d) Decentralized structure
Question 15

McDonald’s uses a mechanistic structure to operate efficiently in


its stable environment. Which of the following is a characteristic
of this type of structure?

a) Decentralized decision-making
b) Flexible roles and tasks
c) Centralized authority with clear rules and supervision
d) Horizontal communication
Question 16
In an organic structure, which of the following best describes an
organic structure?

a) Centralized decision-making
b) Vertical communication
c) Strict rules and rigid hierarchy
d) Cross-departmental communication and flexible roles
Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates the sensing capability in


dynamic capabilities?

a) Apple creating a new version of the iPhone


b) Steve Jobs recognized the need for more attractive and user-
friendly music devices.
c) McDonald’s improving its supply chain management
d) Amazon creating new delivery systems for faster shipping
Question 18
The action of mobilizing company resources to capture
value from an identified opportunity is known as:
a) Sensing
b) Seizing
c) Transforming
d) Mechanizing
Question 19
Which type of organizational structure is most likely to empower
employees and encourage adaptability in a rapidly changing
environment?

a) Mechanistic structure
b) Hierarchical structure
c) Bureaucratic structure
d) Organic structure
Question 20
Google’s management style encourages cross-departmental
collaboration and decentralization of decision-making. This is an
example of which type of structure?

a) Mechanistic
b) Organic
c) Bureaucratic
d) Hierarchical
Question 1
Write whether this statement is true or false:

A mechanistic structure typically rests on Theory Y


assumptions, while an organic structure typically rests
on Theory X assumptions.
Question 2

Typically, managers who work in a mechanistic


structure can react more quickly to change than
managers who work in an organic structure.
Question 3

When an organization ignores its external environment,


it has a tendency to dissolve and disintegrate and
entropy can result. This especially happens when the
company is working in an open system.
Question 4

Amazon applies quantitative management techniques,


such as linear programming and simulation, to optimize
its inventory management and streamline warehouse
operations globally.
Question 5

Netflix uses management information systems to track


what users watch and like, helping them decide which
shows or movies to produce, stream, and recommend.
Question 6

The output stage of an open system is when an


organization transforms raw materials into finished
products.
Question 7

In a closed system, an organization is self-contained


and not influenced by changes in the external
environment.
Question 8

Unilever is an example of a company that operates as a


closed system and does not rely on external resources.
Question 9

Entropy refers to the tendency of an organization to


become more efficient and productive over time when it
operates as a closed system.
Question 10

Kodak, once a leader in the photography industry, failed


to transition to digital technology in the 2000s. This is an
example of an open system successfully adapting to its
external environment.
Question 11

In a mechanistic structure, authority is decentralized,


and employees are encouraged to take initiative in
decision-making.
Question 12

An organic structure is more appropriate in a rapidly


changing environment because it allows for flexibility
and decentralized decision-making.
Question 13

Shell reorganizing its departments every three years to


stay agile is an example of sensing in dynamic
capabilities.
Question 14

Seizing refers to the action of capturing value from


identified opportunities, such as Apple producing the
iPod after recognizing consumer demand for a better
mp3 player.
Question 15

Dynamic capabilities include the ability of an


organization to continuously adapt and improve its
processes in response to market changes.
Thank You

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