Exam 14: Organizational Change and Development

Top executives, managers, and associate representatives from all levels of the organization work together to plan significant and needed organizational change. Nevertheless, a number of associates are resistant to the impending changes. Their resistance is most likely due to:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 101

Which of the following circumstances indicates a need for a participatory style of organizational change?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 102

Individuals with power based on their formal positions can block change.

(True/False)

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Question 103

All of the following are associated with factors that cause individuals to resist change, EXCEPT:

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Question 104

Technological advances are caused by advances in ________________, which is increasing at a tremendous rate.

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Question 105

Changes in societal values are normally seen in ______ways.

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Question 106

The CEO and senior managers want to grow the organization by increasing product diversity. Several middle managers question the potential outcomes of such a change. Their resistance is most likely caused by:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 107

Which of the following approaches to OD-based team building is likely to be most successful?

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Question 108

Political pressure, both _ and ___, can influence organizational operations.

(Short Answer)

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Question 109

If the idea of changing is supported initially by a wide variety of people a participatory approach is less necessary.

(True/False)

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Question 110

Novartis is working through the unfreezing-moving-refreezing process of change.

(True/False)

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Question 111

Starbucks' reinvention included innovation of new products and adapting to local community values.

(True/False)

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Question 112

Three of the most important internal pressures for change are changes in the CEO or top management, natural life-cycle forces, and aspiration- evaluation discrepancies.

(True/False)

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Question 113

Increased international interdependence creates pressures for change among organizations that:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 114

Which of the following best explains why the MBO process is not effective in uncertain environments?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 115

If organizational change is urgent, the __________ style of change must be used.

(Short Answer)

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Question 116

Four types of diagnostic devices managers can use to help them determine the needs of the organization are ______, , _, and _______.

(Essay)

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Question 117

Learning how to more effectively use current knowledge is referred to as exploratory learning.

(True/False)

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Question 118

In Lewin's model for organizational change, the __________ phase is likely to be the most chaotic.

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Question 119

To best gain the commitment needed from associates and managers during the transforming phase of organizational change, leaders should:

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Top executives, managers, and associate representatives from all levels of the organization work together to plan significant and needed organizational change. Nevertheless, a number of associates are resistant to the impending changes. Their resistance is most likely due to:

Which of the following circumstances indicates a need for a participatory style of organizational change?

Individuals with power based on their formal positions can block change.

All of the following are associated with factors that cause individuals to resist change, EXCEPT:

Technological advances are caused by advances in ________________, which is increasing at a tremendous rate.

Changes in societal values are normally seen in ______ways.

The CEO and senior managers want to grow the organization by increasing product diversity. Several middle managers question the potential outcomes of such a change. Their resistance is most likely caused by:

Which of the following approaches to OD-based team building is likely to be most successful?

Political pressure, both _ and ___, can influence organizational operations.

If the idea of changing is supported initially by a wide variety of people a participatory approach is less necessary.

Novartis is working through the unfreezing-moving-refreezing process of change.

Starbucks' reinvention included innovation of new products and adapting to local community values.

Three of the most important internal pressures for change are changes in the CEO or top management, natural life-cycle forces, and aspiration- evaluation discrepancies.

Increased international interdependence creates pressures for change among organizations that:

Which of the following best explains why the MBO process is not effective in uncertain environments?

If organizational change is urgent, the __________ style of change must be used.

Four types of diagnostic devices managers can use to help them determine the needs of the organization are ______, , _, and _______.

Learning how to more effectively use current knowledge is referred to as exploratory learning.

In Lewin's model for organizational change, the __________ phase is likely to be the most chaotic.

To best gain the commitment needed from associates and managers during the transforming phase of organizational change, leaders should:

A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior

Organizational Diversity

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

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Exam 14: Organizational Change and Development

Top executives, managers, and associate representatives from all levels of the organization work together to plan significant and needed organizational change. Nevertheless, a number of associates are resistant to the impending changes. Their resistance is most likely due to:

Which of the following circumstances indicates a need for a participatory style of organizational change?

Individuals with power based on their formal positions can block change.

All of the following are associated with factors that cause individuals to resist change, EXCEPT:

Technological advances are caused by advances in ________________, which is increasing at a tremendous rate.

Changes in societal values are normally seen in ______ways.

The CEO and senior managers want to grow the organization by increasing product diversity. Several middle managers question the potential outcomes of such a change. Their resistance is most likely caused by:

Which of the following approaches to OD-based team building is likely to be most successful?

Political pressure, both _____ and _______, can influence organizational operations.

If the idea of changing is supported initially by a wide variety of people a participatory approach is less necessary.

Novartis is working through the unfreezing-moving-refreezing process of change.

Starbucks' reinvention included innovation of new products and adapting to local community values.

Three of the most important internal pressures for change are changes in the CEO or top management, natural life-cycle forces, and aspiration- evaluation discrepancies.

Increased international interdependence creates pressures for change among organizations that:

Which of the following best explains why the MBO process is not effective in uncertain environments?

If organizational change is urgent, the __________ style of change must be used.

Four types of diagnostic devices managers can use to help them determine the needs of the organization are ______________, ______________, _______________, and _______________.

Learning how to more effectively use current knowledge is referred to as exploratory learning.

In Lewin's model for organizational change, the __________ phase is likely to be the most chaotic.

To best gain the commitment needed from associates and managers during the transforming phase of organizational change, leaders should:

A Strategic Approach to Organizational Behavior

Organizational Diversity

Organizational Behavior in a Global Context

Learning and Perception

Personality, Intelligence, Attitudes, and Emotions

Work Motivation

Stress and Well-Being

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Groups and Teams

Conflict, Negotiation, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Culture

Filters

Political pressure, both _ and ___, can influence organizational operations.

Four types of diagnostic devices managers can use to help them determine the needs of the organization are ______, , _, and _______.