Question 1

At which stage of the change process do managers evaluate extant problems and opportunities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor forces for change 
B)  Need for change 
C)  Initiate change 
D)  Implement change 
E)  Internal forces 
A)  Monitor forces for change 
B)  Need for change 
C)  Initiate change 
D)  Implement change 
E)  Internal forces

Question 2

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves designing the organization to encourage creativity and the initiation of new ideas is known as cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as _____ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The innovation strategy for changing products and...

Question 4

Which of the following describes a person who is passionately committed to a new product of idea despite rejection by others?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ideas champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team player 
D)  A skunkworks 
E)  An investor 
A)  An ideas champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team player 
D)  A skunkworks 
E)  An investor

Question 5

The _____ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ model is an approach to...

Question 6

To overcome the resistance to the new system,Jaimie can use any of the following techniques,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  education and communication. 
B)  participation in designing the system. 
C)  negotiation. 
D)  coercion. 
E)  all of these can be used. 
A)  education and communication. 
B)  participation in designing the system. 
C)  negotiation. 
D)  coercion. 
E)  all of these can be used.

Question 7

A(n)_____ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_____ is a person who sees the...

Question 8

Successful change requires that organizations become capable of both creating and implementing ideas,which means the organization must learn to become _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cordial 
B)  rightsized 
C)  ambidextrous 
D)  compliant 
E)  intra-focused 
A)  cordial 
B)  rightsized 
C)  ambidextrous 
D)  compliant 
E)  intra-focused

Question 9

A step in the diagnosis stage of organizational development in which participants are made fully aware of problems to be addressed and past attitudes to be changed is referred to as _____,

Accepted Answer

A)  change agent 
B)  changing 
C)  refreezing 
D)  unfreezing 
E)  exercising 
A)  change agent 
B)  changing 
C)  refreezing 
D)  unfreezing 
E)  exercising

Question 10

Lack of understanding or trust are the most common reasons for resistance to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After the need for change has been perceived,the next part of the change process is implementing change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organizational development involves the application of behavioural science techniques to improve an organization's effectiveness and success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization is called an idea champion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A step in the reinforcement stage of organizational development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization is referred to as _____ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A step in the reinforcement stage of...

Question 15

The second stage in Lewin's change model,_____ ,occurs when individuals experiment with new behaviour and learn new skills to be used in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second stage in Lewin's change model,_____...

Question 16

Which of the following is a change in the manner in which an organization does its E business.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology 
B)  Product 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Creativity 
E)  Incremental 
A)  Technology 
B)  Product 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Creativity 
E)  Incremental

Question 17

_____ is the generation of novel ideas that may meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the generation of novel ideas...

Question 18

Which of the following is (are)important role(s)to be played during the process of organizational change?

Accepted Answer

A)  The idea champion 
B)  The critic 
C)  The sponsor 
D)  Inventor 
E)  All of these 
A)  The idea champion 
B)  The critic 
C)  The sponsor 
D)  Inventor 
E)  All of these

Question 19

Which of the following provides a safe harbour where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without undue interference from company bureaucracy or politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  An idea champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team 
D)  An idea incubator 
E)  An inventor 
A)  An idea champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team 
D)  An idea incubator 
E)  An inventor

Question 20

Two specific tools that can smooth the change process include organizational development and programmes for training and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

At which stage of the change process do managers evaluate extant problems and opportunities?

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves designing the organization to encourage creativity and the initiation of new ideas is known as cooperation.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as _____ .

Which of the following describes a person who is passionately committed to a new product of idea despite rejection by others?

The _____ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

To overcome the resistance to the new system,Jaimie can use any of the following techniques,EXCEPT:

A(n)_____ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Successful change requires that organizations become capable of both creating and implementing ideas,which means the organization must learn to become _____.

A step in the diagnosis stage of organizational development in which participants are made fully aware of problems to be addressed and past attitudes to be changed is referred to as _____,

Lack of understanding or trust are the most common reasons for resistance to change.

After the need for change has been perceived,the next part of the change process is implementing change.

Organizational development involves the application of behavioural science techniques to improve an organization's effectiveness and success.

A person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization is called an idea champion.

A step in the reinforcement stage of organizational development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization is referred to as _____ .

The second stage in Lewin's change model,_____ ,occurs when individuals experiment with new behaviour and learn new skills to be used in the workplace.

Which of the following is a change in the manner in which an organization does its E business.

_____ is the generation of novel ideas that may meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

Which of the following is (are)important role(s)to be played during the process of organizational change?

Which of the following provides a safe harbour where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without undue interference from company bureaucracy or politics?

Two specific tools that can smooth the change process include organizational development and programmes for training and development.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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Exam 11: Managing Change and Innovation

At which stage of the change process do managers evaluate extant problems and opportunities?

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves designing the organization to encourage creativity and the initiation of new ideas is known as cooperation.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves creating conditions and systems to facilitate internal and external coordination and knowledge sharing is known as _____ .

Which of the following describes a person who is passionately committed to a new product of idea despite rejection by others?

The _____ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

To overcome the resistance to the new system,Jaimie can use any of the following techniques,EXCEPT:

A(n)_____ is a person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization.

Successful change requires that organizations become capable of both creating and implementing ideas,which means the organization must learn to become _____.

A step in the diagnosis stage of organizational development in which participants are made fully aware of problems to be addressed and past attitudes to be changed is referred to as _____,

Lack of understanding or trust are the most common reasons for resistance to change.

After the need for change has been perceived,the next part of the change process is implementing change.

Organizational development involves the application of behavioural science techniques to improve an organization's effectiveness and success.

A person who sees the need for and champions productive change within the organization is called an idea champion.

A step in the reinforcement stage of organizational development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization is referred to as _____ .

The second stage in Lewin's change model,_____ ,occurs when individuals experiment with new behaviour and learn new skills to be used in the workplace.

Which of the following is a change in the manner in which an organization does its E business.

_____ is the generation of novel ideas that may meet perceived needs or respond to opportunities for the organization.

Which of the following is (are)important role(s)to be played during the process of organizational change?

Which of the following provides a safe harbour where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without undue interference from company bureaucracy or politics?

Two specific tools that can smooth the change process include organizational development and programmes for training and development.

Introduction to Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Organization and Corporate Culture

The Dynamics of Alternative Organizational Forms

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Corporate Governance

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managing Corporate Diversity

Leadership

Managing Human Resources

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

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