Question 1

Describe the five characteristics of creative people and organizations.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics are c

Question 2

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions.Artful Innovations can best be described as a(n)_____ type of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) experimental organization 
B) cooperative organization 
C) entrepreneurial organization 
D) disruptive organization 
E) creative organization 
A) experimental organization 
B) cooperative organization 
C) entrepreneurial organization 
D) disruptive organization 
E) creative organization

Question 3

Explain the horizontal linkage model.

Accepted Answer

The horizontal linkage model is defined

Question 4

_____ is lack of information about future events.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is lack of information about future...

Question 5

Which of the following provides a safe harbor where ideas from employees throughout the company can be developed without 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A type of OD intervention that enhances the cohesiveness of departments by helping members learn to function as a team is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of OD intervention that enhances...

Question 8

Cyrus's Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A) Disagreements about the benefits 
B) Self-interests 
C) A lack of understanding and trust 
D) Uncertainty 
E) Goals and rewards 
A) Disagreements about the benefits 
B) Self-interests 
C) A lack of understanding and trust 
D) Uncertainty 
E) Goals and rewards

Question 9

_____ forces are the various barriers to change,such as a lack of resources,resistance from middle managers,or inadequate employee skills.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ forces are the various barriers to...

Question 10

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

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 11

In the unfreezing step,participants must be made aware of problems and be willing to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The idea in the large-group intervention is to get a sample of people who may have an interest in the organization,gather perspectives from the selected parts of the system,and allow the sample to create a collective future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The acceptance of mistakes,the freedom to discuss ideas,and the assignment of nonspecialists to problems are characteristics of creative organizations or departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the need for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The horizontal linkage model is increasingly important in high pressure business environments that require rapidly developing and commercializing products and services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ashley has average technical skills but her real strengths lay in visualizing the benefits of other's ideas and in finding financial and political support for these ideas.Ashley is an excellent example of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) critic. 
B) sponsor. 
C) idea champion. 
D) inventor. 
E) bureaucrat. 
A) critic. 
B) sponsor. 
C) idea champion. 
D) inventor. 
E) bureaucrat.

Question 17

Some companies are practicing _____ innovation by creating innovative,low-cost products for emerging markets and then quickly and inexpensively repackaging them for sale in developed countries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some companies are practicing _____ innovation by...

Question 18

Describe the tactics for overcoming resistance to change.

Accepted Answer

The four tactics for overcoming resistan

Question 19

The application of behavioral science knowledge to improve an organization's health and effectiveness is known as _____ .

Accepted Answer

organizati

Question 20

_____ symbolizes to all employees that the change is important for the organization.

Accepted Answer

Top manage

Describe the five characteristics of creative people and organizations.

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions.Artful Innovations can best be described as a(n)_____ type of organization.

Explain the horizontal linkage model.

_____ is lack of information about future events.

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

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

A type of OD intervention that enhances the cohesiveness of departments by helping members learn to function as a team is called _____.

Cyrus's Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

_____ forces are the various barriers to change,such as a lack of resources,resistance from middle managers,or inadequate employee skills.

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

In the unfreezing step,participants must be made aware of problems and be willing to change.

The idea in the large-group intervention is to get a sample of people who may have an interest in the organization,gather perspectives from the selected parts of the system,and allow the sample to create a collective future.

The acceptance of mistakes,the freedom to discuss ideas,and the assignment of nonspecialists to problems are characteristics of creative organizations or departments.

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the need for change.

The horizontal linkage model is increasingly important in high pressure business environments that require rapidly developing and commercializing products and services.

Ashley has average technical skills but her real strengths lay in visualizing the benefits of other's ideas and in finding financial and political support for these ideas.Ashley is an excellent example of a(n):

Some companies are practicing _____ innovation by creating innovative,low-cost products for emerging markets and then quickly and inexpensively repackaging them for sale in developed countries.

Describe the tactics for overcoming resistance to change.

The application of behavioral science knowledge to improve an organization's health and effectiveness is known as _____ .

_____ symbolizes to all employees that the change is important for the organization.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 8: Managing Change and Innovation

Describe the five characteristics of creative people and organizations.

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions.Artful Innovations can best be described as a(n)_____ type of organization.

Explain the horizontal linkage model.

_____ is lack of information about future events.

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

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

A type of OD intervention that enhances the cohesiveness of departments by helping members learn to function as a team is called _____.

Cyrus's Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

_____ forces are the various barriers to change,such as a lack of resources,resistance from middle managers,or inadequate employee skills.

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

In the unfreezing step,participants must be made aware of problems and be willing to change.

The idea in the large-group intervention is to get a sample of people who may have an interest in the organization,gather perspectives from the selected parts of the system,and allow the sample to create a collective future.

The acceptance of mistakes,the freedom to discuss ideas,and the assignment of nonspecialists to problems are characteristics of creative organizations or departments.

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the need for change.

The horizontal linkage model is increasingly important in high pressure business environments that require rapidly developing and commercializing products and services.

Ashley has average technical skills but her real strengths lay in visualizing the benefits of other's ideas and in finding financial and political support for these ideas.Ashley is an excellent example of a(n):

Some companies are practicing _____ innovation by creating innovative,low-cost products for emerging markets and then quickly and inexpensively repackaging them for sale in developed countries.

Describe the tactics for overcoming resistance to change.

The application of behavioral science knowledge to improve an organization's health and effectiveness is known as _____ .

_____ symbolizes to all employees that the change is important for the organization.

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Filters