Exam 12: Organizational Culture and Change

Creating a clear result-oriented vision in relation to discovered potential and in relation to questions of higher purpose describes which phase of the process of appreciative inquiry?

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As long as our thinking is governed by habit, we will continue to re-create institutions as they have been.

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OD represents a particular philosophy. According to Golemniewski (1972), what values are included in this philosophy?

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Students should identify the following values: mutual accessibility and open communications, a willingness to experiment with new behaviors and to choose those that seem most effective, a collaborative concept of authority that emphasizes cooperation and willingness to examine openly, creation of a mutual helping relationship involving a sense of community and acceptance of responsibility for others, and authenticity in interpersonal relationships.

Organic structures are highly formalized, specialized, standardized, and centralized.

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Force field analysis is a useful tool for evaluating a large number of interrelated forces and tracking their likely effects in the future.

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Question 5

SMART goals refer to which of the following?

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Action research models the importance of not involving organizational members in the change process.

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Organizational learning starts with individual learning.

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The systems approach is seen as a way of ensuring attention to the "big picture."

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Question 9

The ______ stage is the first stage in the change process.

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Question 10

Six Sigma performs at the level of ______ perfection.

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Question 11

All of the following are possible limitations to implementing cultural change of an organization EXCEPT for ______.

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Question 12

Describe Latham's approach to behavior change. What are some limitations to instituting behavior change? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

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Question 13

Successful changes in an organization's culture typically occur over a short period of time.

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Question 14

What is organizational culture? How is it created or formed? What does it consist of? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

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Question 15

"The new system is easier to use" is an example of which type of force?

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Question 16

Appreciative inquiry focuses on emphasizing the strengths in an organization rather than its weaknesses or "deficits."

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Question 17

Artifacts and creations of a culture include ______.

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Question 18

According to Golembiewski (1972), OD philosophy includes which of the following values?

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Successful public managers hoping to lead change must ____.

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Creating a clear result-oriented vision in relation to discovered potential and in relation to questions of higher purpose describes which phase of the process of appreciative inquiry?

As long as our thinking is governed by habit, we will continue to re-create institutions as they have been.

OD represents a particular philosophy. According to Golemniewski (1972), what values are included in this philosophy?

Organic structures are highly formalized, specialized, standardized, and centralized.

Force field analysis is a useful tool for evaluating a large number of interrelated forces and tracking their likely effects in the future.

SMART goals refer to which of the following?

Action research models the importance of not involving organizational members in the change process.

Organizational learning starts with individual learning.

The systems approach is seen as a way of ensuring attention to the "big picture."

The ______ stage is the first stage in the change process.

Six Sigma performs at the level of ______ perfection.

All of the following are possible limitations to implementing cultural change of an organization EXCEPT for ______.

Describe Latham's approach to behavior change. What are some limitations to instituting behavior change? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

Successful changes in an organization's culture typically occur over a short period of time.

What is organizational culture? How is it created or formed? What does it consist of? Discuss, providing relevant examples where appropriate.

"The new system is easier to use" is an example of which type of force?

Appreciative inquiry focuses on emphasizing the strengths in an organization rather than its weaknesses or "deficits."

Artifacts and creations of a culture include ______.

According to Golembiewski (1972), OD philosophy includes which of the following values?

Successful public managers hoping to lead change must ____.

Organizational Behavior As a Way of Thinking and Acting

Knowing and Managing Yourself

Fostering Creativity and Innovation

Managing Stress

Decision-Making

Motivation and Engagement

Leadership in Public Organizations

Power and Organizational Politics

Communicating Effectively With Others

Working in Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict

Representing the Organization on the Outside

Managing Behavior in the Public Interest

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