Question 1

Describe the Gestalt cycle,and explain how "analysis paralysis" occurs.

Accepted Answer

Change in the Gestalt cycle begins when an individual or organization senses something that is not quite right,and moves on to become aware of a deficiency or a need to make a change.The individual or organization then progresses to other steps in the cycle - mobilizing resources,going into action,and making contact by facing the change head on.Sometimes,however,people stall in one of the first two stages of the process.They become "paralyzed" - spending all of their efforts trying to sense and become aware of the problem rather than taking concrete steps to make a change and solve the problem.They cannot move on to the other steps and complete the cycle through resolution,closure and assessment.

Question 2

The Reagan administration in the 1980s contributed to the economic crisis that began in 2007 by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating subprime mortgages 
B)  decreasing the net capital rule 
C)  removing many regulations for banks 
D)  encouraging China to underwrite U.S. debt 
A)  initiating subprime mortgages 
B)  decreasing the net capital rule 
C)  removing many regulations for banks 
D)  encouraging China to underwrite U.S. debt C

Question 3

In force field analysis,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  driving forces being equal to restraining forces 
B)  a constant state of change 
C)  driving forces being greater than restraining forces 
D)  driving forces being less than restraining forces 
A)  driving forces being equal to restraining forces 
B)  a constant state of change 
C)  driving forces being greater than restraining forces 
D)  driving forces being less than restraining forces A

Question 4

When a worker does only what the manager orders,he is engaging in active resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Throughout human history,change has been rapid and constant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Managers can typically expect to stay in their job for about five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A sense of calm is likely to be a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative attractor that activates the prefrontal cortex 
B)  negative attractor that activates the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  positive attractor that activates the parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  positive attractor that activates the sympathetic nervous system 
A)  negative attractor that activates the prefrontal cortex 
B)  negative attractor that activates the parasympathetic nervous system 
C)  positive attractor that activates the parasympathetic nervous system 
D)  positive attractor that activates the sympathetic nervous system

Question 8

As an analyst with the Department of Commerce,your work focuses on emerging economies of the world.You need to identify areas that have a high percentage of young people.Which country would be best to focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Russia 
B)  China 
C)  Brazil 
D)  India 
A)  Russia 
B)  China 
C)  Brazil 
D)  India

Question 9

Explain how Children's Medical Center of Dallas used Shea's lever model to initiate successful change.

Accepted Answer

The hospital needed to be able to commun

Question 10

What produces optimal change when leading employees through the Gestalt cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  being aware of feelings before changing 
B)  conscious, continuous movement through the cycle 
C)  seeking employees' trust up front 
D)  experimenting and taking risks 
A)  being aware of feelings before changing 
B)  conscious, continuous movement through the cycle 
C)  seeking employees' trust up front 
D)  experimenting and taking risks

Question 11

An employment agency for medical professionals is looking to expand operations outside the United States.These jobs typically are most plentiful in countries with aging populations.Which country would be best for the agency to consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Germany 
B)  United Kingdom 
C)  China 
D)  United States 
A)  Germany 
B)  United Kingdom 
C)  China 
D)  United States

Question 12

In force field analysis,which of these takes place during the change or unfreezing stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase driving forces 
B)  decrease driving forces 
C)  increase restraining forces 
D)  decrease restraining forces 
A)  increase driving forces 
B)  decrease driving forces 
C)  increase restraining forces 
D)  decrease restraining forces

Question 13

Which group enjoys the highest average earning across occupations working full-time in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Whites 
C)  Latinos 
D)  African Americans 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Whites 
C)  Latinos 
D)  African Americans

Question 14

After the global slowdown in 2008,growth rates in India and China ________ those in the United States and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  fell behind 
B)  were equal to 
C)  stayed slightly ahead of 
D)  stayed far ahead of 
A)  fell behind 
B)  were equal to 
C)  stayed slightly ahead of 
D)  stayed far ahead of

Question 15

Employees respond to change in many ways.Which of the following is NOT considered a form of passive resistance to change?

Accepted Answer

A)  overlooking errors 
B)  being disobedient 
C)  minimizing output 
D)  failing to develop new skills 
A)  overlooking errors 
B)  being disobedient 
C)  minimizing output 
D)  failing to develop new skills

Question 16

Today,the fastest growing economies are in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Europe and North America 
B)  the South and West 
C)  Africa and South America 
D)  the South and East 
A)  Europe and North America 
B)  the South and West 
C)  Africa and South America 
D)  the South and East

Question 17

Bottom-up changes sometimes originate from managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In Peter Vaill's view of change,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stability 
B)  constant, unpredictable change 
C)  very small predictable changes 
D)  tranquility 
A)  stability 
B)  constant, unpredictable change 
C)  very small predictable changes 
D)  tranquility

Question 19

You are the general manager for a large ski resort.As you implement new policies,employees are being passively resistant to change.What would indicate this?

Accepted Answer

A)  employees showing loss of interest in the job 
B)  widespread resignations 
C)  employees doing as little as possible 
D)  deliberate sabotage of operations by employees 
A)  employees showing loss of interest in the job 
B)  widespread resignations 
C)  employees doing as little as possible 
D)  deliberate sabotage of operations by employees

Question 20

In the Gestalt cycle of experience,the sixth and final step is resolution.Which sequence correctly identifies the first five steps of the cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensation, awareness, action, energy, contact 
B)  sensation, awareness, energy, action, contact 
C)  awareness, sensation, contact, action, energy 
D)  contact, awareness, sensation, action, energy 
A)  sensation, awareness, action, energy, contact 
B)  sensation, awareness, energy, action, contact 
C)  awareness, sensation, contact, action, energy 
D)  contact, awareness, sensation, action, energy

Describe the Gestalt cycle,and explain how "analysis paralysis" occurs.

The Reagan administration in the 1980s contributed to the economic crisis that began in 2007 by ________.

In force field analysis,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

When a worker does only what the manager orders,he is engaging in active resistance.

Throughout human history,change has been rapid and constant.

Managers can typically expect to stay in their job for about five years.

A sense of calm is likely to be a ________.

As an analyst with the Department of Commerce,your work focuses on emerging economies of the world.You need to identify areas that have a high percentage of young people.Which country would be best to focus on?

Explain how Children's Medical Center of Dallas used Shea's lever model to initiate successful change.

What produces optimal change when leading employees through the Gestalt cycle?

An employment agency for medical professionals is looking to expand operations outside the United States.These jobs typically are most plentiful in countries with aging populations.Which country would be best for the agency to consider?

In force field analysis,which of these takes place during the change or unfreezing stage?

Which group enjoys the highest average earning across occupations working full-time in the United States?

After the global slowdown in 2008,growth rates in India and China ________ those in the United States and Canada.

Employees respond to change in many ways.Which of the following is NOT considered a form of passive resistance to change?

Today,the fastest growing economies are in ________.

Bottom-up changes sometimes originate from managers.

In Peter Vaill's view of change,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

You are the general manager for a large ski resort.As you implement new policies,employees are being passively resistant to change.What would indicate this?

In the Gestalt cycle of experience,the sixth and final step is resolution.Which sequence correctly identifies the first five steps of the cycle?

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Exam 7: Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Describe the Gestalt cycle,and explain how "analysis paralysis" occurs.

The Reagan administration in the 1980s contributed to the economic crisis that began in 2007 by ________.

In force field analysis,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

When a worker does only what the manager orders,he is engaging in active resistance.

Throughout human history,change has been rapid and constant.

Managers can typically expect to stay in their job for about five years.

A sense of calm is likely to be a ________.

As an analyst with the Department of Commerce,your work focuses on emerging economies of the world.You need to identify areas that have a high percentage of young people.Which country would be best to focus on?

Explain how Children's Medical Center of Dallas used Shea's lever model to initiate successful change.

What produces optimal change when leading employees through the Gestalt cycle?

An employment agency for medical professionals is looking to expand operations outside the United States.These jobs typically are most plentiful in countries with aging populations.Which country would be best for the agency to consider?

In force field analysis,which of these takes place during the change or unfreezing stage?

Which group enjoys the highest average earning across occupations working full-time in the United States?

After the global slowdown in 2008,growth rates in India and China ________ those in the United States and Canada.

Employees respond to change in many ways.Which of the following is NOT considered a form of passive resistance to change?

Today,the fastest growing economies are in ________.

Bottom-up changes sometimes originate from managers.

In Peter Vaill's view of change,the default "normal" state is characterized by ________.

You are the general manager for a large ski resort.As you implement new policies,employees are being passively resistant to change.What would indicate this?

In the Gestalt cycle of experience,the sixth and final step is resolution.Which sequence correctly identifies the first five steps of the cycle?

Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules

The Leadership Imperative

Motivation and Meaning

Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships

Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life

The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Workplace Essentials: Creativity,innovation,and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Organizing for a Complex World: Structure and Design

Teams and Teambuilding

Working in a Virtual World: Technology As a Way of Life

Organizational Controls: People, processes, quality, and Results

Culture: Its Powerful

Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future

Managing and Leading for Tomorrow

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