Question 1

Which of the following refers to the generation of novel solutions to perceived problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving 
B)  Organizational development 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Brainstorming 
E)  Perceived solution 
A)  Problem solving 
B)  Organizational development 
C)  Creativity 
D)  Brainstorming 
E)  Perceived solution

Question 2

Today's most successful companies are including ____ directly in the product and service development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  employees 
B)  internal buyers 
C)  competitors 
D)  customers 
E)  all of these 
A)  employees 
B)  internal buyers 
C)  competitors 
D)  customers 
E)  all of these

Question 3

Which of the following is a person who sees the need for and fights for productive change in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  A creative individual 
B)  A catalyst 
C)  An idea champion 
D)  A sponsor 
E)  A critic 
A)  A creative individual 
B)  A catalyst 
C)  An idea champion 
D)  A sponsor 
E)  A critic

Question 4

An ambidextrous approach means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as entrepreneurship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  idea incubator 
E)  horizontal linkage 
A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  idea incubator 
E)  horizontal linkage

Question 9

A ____ change is related to the organization production process.

Accepted Answer

A)  new product 
B)  technological 
C)  structural 
D)  cultural/people 
E)  competitive 
A)  new product 
B)  technological 
C)  structural 
D)  cultural/people 
E)  competitive

Question 10

Which of the following is a change in the organization's production process -- how the organization does its work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

The three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change with organizational development are planning,changing and stabilizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____ schedule materials to arrive at a company just as they are needed on the production line.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mass customization system 
B)  LIFO system 
C)  First-in-First-out system 
D)  Just-in-time inventory system 
E)  Last-in-First-out 
A)  Mass customization system 
B)  LIFO system 
C)  First-in-First-out system 
D)  Just-in-time inventory system 
E)  Last-in-First-out

Question 13

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mindsets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization is known as organizational

Accepted Answer

A)  change. 
B)  development. 
C)  structure. 
D)  intervention. 
E)  responsibility. 
A)  change. 
B)  development. 
C)  structure. 
D)  intervention. 
E)  responsibility.

Question 15

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At LifeCycle Products,a team of individuals from all areas of the company is currently working under a very strict deadline to develop the company's newest product. Luckily,the team is provided with a high level of resources and empowerment from management. This team can best be described as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-funtional team 
B)  Fast-cycle team 
C)  Brainstorming team 
D)  Skunkwork team 
E)  New-venture team 
A)  Cross-funtional team 
B)  Fast-cycle team 
C)  Brainstorming team 
D)  Skunkwork team 
E)  New-venture team

Question 17

Productive innovation refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to BusinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group,72% of top executives reported that ____ is a top priority.

Accepted Answer

A)  planning 
B)  competition 
C)  organization 
D)  cooperation 
E)  innovation 
A)  planning 
B)  competition 
C)  organization 
D)  cooperation 
E)  innovation

Question 19

A product change is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  An idea champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team 
D)  A skunkwork 
E)  An investor 
A)  An idea champion 
B)  A sponsor 
C)  A new-venture team 
D)  A skunkwork 
E)  An investor

Which of the following refers to the generation of novel solutions to perceived problems?

Today's most successful companies are including ____ directly in the product and service development process.

Which of the following is a person who sees the need for and fights for productive change in an organization?

An ambidextrous approach means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

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 ____________________.

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

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as entrepreneurship.

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

A ____ change is related to the organization production process.

Which of the following is a change in the organization's production process -- how the organization does its work?

The three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change with organizational development are planning,changing and stabilizing.

____ schedule materials to arrive at a company just as they are needed on the production line.

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mindsets.

The adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization is known as organizational

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

At LifeCycle Products,a team of individuals from all areas of the company is currently working under a very strict deadline to develop the company's newest product. Luckily,the team is provided with a high level of resources and empowerment from management. This team can best be described as a(n):

Productive innovation refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

According to BusinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group,72% of top executives reported that ____ is a top priority.

A product change is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

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

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 8: Managing Change and Innovation

Which of the following refers to the generation of novel solutions to perceived problems?

Today's most successful companies are including ____ directly in the product and service development process.

Which of the following is a person who sees the need for and fights for productive change in an organization?

An ambidextrous approach means incorporating structures and processes that are appropriate for both the creative impulse and for the systematic implementation of innovations.

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 ____________________.

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

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as entrepreneurship.

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

A ____ change is related to the organization production process.

Which of the following is a change in the organization's production process -- how the organization does its work?

The three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change with organizational development are planning,changing and stabilizing.

____ schedule materials to arrive at a company just as they are needed on the production line.

Training is one of the most frequently used approaches to changing people's mindsets.

The adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization is known as organizational

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

At LifeCycle Products,a team of individuals from all areas of the company is currently working under a very strict deadline to develop the company's newest product. Luckily,the team is provided with a high level of resources and empowerment from management. This team can best be described as a(n):

Productive innovation refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

According to BusinessWeek and Boston Consulting Group,72% of top executives reported that ____ is a top priority.

A product change is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

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

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Filters