Question 1

__________ is a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a major shift in the...

Question 2

The __________ approach brings together participants from all parts of the organization to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for major change.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual-group intervention 
B)  traditional organization development 
C)  multi-unit intervention 
D)  strategic planning committee 
E)  large-group intervention 
A)  virtual-group intervention 
B)  traditional organization development 
C)  multi-unit intervention 
D)  strategic planning committee 
E)  large-group intervention

Question 3

Innovative companies use a top-down approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Vivian is the vice president of marketing for Flight to Go, a large airplane manufacturer. Vivian realizes that her company may be set in its ways, and she wants to improve innovation by purchasing the small operation of an innovative airline mechanic. Vivian is considering:

Accepted Answer

A)  crowdsourcing. 
B)  a new-venture fund. 
C)  a new-venture deal. 
D)  innovation by acquisition. 
E)  open innovation. 
A)  crowdsourcing. 
B)  a new-venture fund. 
C)  a new-venture deal. 
D)  innovation by acquisition. 
E)  open innovation.

Question 6

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction, Inc. You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency. One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change, insisting that the idea won't work. Which of the following obstacles is he exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different assessments and goals 
B)  Uncertainty 
C)  Lack of trust 
D)  Self-interest 
E)  All of these 
A)  Different assessments and goals 
B)  Uncertainty 
C)  Lack of trust 
D)  Self-interest 
E)  All of these

Question 7

__________ means that managers put in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ means that managers put in place...

Question 8

An organization development specialist who performs a systematic diagnosis of the organization and identifies work-related problems is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization development specialist who performs a...

Question 9

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 __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What is organizational change, and what are two major areas of change in organizations?

Accepted Answer

Organizational change is the adoption of

Question 11

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system, and learning occurs across all parts of the organization, rather than by individuals, small groups, or business units alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational change 
B)  Organization development 
C)  People change 
D)  Culture change 
E)  Artifact change 
A)  Organizational change 
B)  Organization development 
C)  People change 
D)  Culture change 
E)  Artifact change

Question 13

Innovation by acquisition means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) __________ is a disparity between existing and desired performance levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental opportunity 
B)  need for change 
C)  behavioral occurrence 
D)  critical incident 
E)  organizational structural imbalance 
A)  environmental opportunity 
B)  need for change 
C)  behavioral occurrence 
D)  critical incident 
E)  organizational structural imbalance

Question 15

A(n) __________is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________is a change in the organization's...

Question 16

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 17

__________ means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

Accepted Answer

Innovation

Question 18

A crisis or strong need for change elevates resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an organization development activity in which questionnaires on organizational climate and other factors are distributed to employees and the results reported back to them by a change agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team-building activities 
B)  Survey-feedback activities 
C)  Intergroup activities 
D)  Process-consultation activities 
E)  Large-group interventions 
A)  Team-building activities 
B)  Survey-feedback activities 
C)  Intergroup activities 
D)  Process-consultation activities 
E)  Large-group interventions

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

__________ is a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization.

The __________ approach brings together participants from all parts of the organization to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for major change.

Innovative companies use a top-down approach.

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

Vivian is the vice president of marketing for Flight to Go, a large airplane manufacturer. Vivian realizes that her company may be set in its ways, and she wants to improve innovation by purchasing the small operation of an innovative airline mechanic. Vivian is considering:

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction, Inc. You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency. One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change, insisting that the idea won't work. Which of the following obstacles is he exhibiting?

__________ means that managers put in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation.

An organization development specialist who performs a systematic diagnosis of the organization and identifies work-related problems is called a(n) __________.

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 __________.

What is organizational change, and what are two major areas of change in organizations?

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system, and learning occurs across all parts of the organization, rather than by individuals, small groups, or business units alone.

Which of the following refers to a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization?

Innovation by acquisition means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

A(n) __________ is a disparity between existing and desired performance levels.

A(n) __________is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

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 __________.

__________ means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

A crisis or strong need for change elevates resistance.

Which of the following is an organization development activity in which questionnaires on organizational climate and other factors are distributed to employees and the results reported back to them by a change agent?

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

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 11: Managing Change and Innovation

__________ is a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization.

The __________ approach brings together participants from all parts of the organization to discuss problems or opportunities and plan for major change.

Innovative companies use a top-down approach.

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

Vivian is the vice president of marketing for Flight to Go, a large airplane manufacturer. Vivian realizes that her company may be set in its ways, and she wants to improve innovation by purchasing the small operation of an innovative airline mechanic. Vivian is considering:

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction, Inc. You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency. One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change, insisting that the idea won't work. Which of the following obstacles is he exhibiting?

__________ means that managers put in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation.

An organization development specialist who performs a systematic diagnosis of the organization and identifies work-related problems is called a(n) __________.

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 __________.

What is organizational change, and what are two major areas of change in organizations?

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system, and learning occurs across all parts of the organization, rather than by individuals, small groups, or business units alone.

Which of the following refers to a major shift in the norms, values, and mind-set of the entire organization?

Innovation by acquisition means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

A(n) __________ is a disparity between existing and desired performance levels.

A(n) __________is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

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 __________.

__________ means buying start-up companies to get innovative products and services, and usually the talent that created them.

A crisis or strong need for change elevates resistance.

Which of the following is an organization development activity in which questionnaires on organizational climate and other factors are distributed to employees and the results reported back to them by a change agent?

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

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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