Exam 6: Managing Change: Innovation and Diversity

Give an example of a force that resulted in a change in an organization you work for or have worked for.

People are the most important resource of an organization.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the change process?

As Susan is standing talking to Carl,a coworker who she hardly knows,she rubs his shoulders.What kind of behavior does this represent?

Typical team-building programs include problem solving and diversity training as components of the program.

Describe the intensity,source,and focus of the resistance to change you identified in Work Application 3.

Learning anxiety is a common reason why people resist change.

List the four types of change.

Which of the following can be proven?

Which of the following is NOT a major reason why employees resist change?

Increased use of work centers and teams exemplifies a change in __________.

__________ change is continual improvement that takes place within already accepted frameworks,value systems,or organizational structure.

Give one or more examples of a type of change you experienced in an organization you work for or have worked for.

Innovative cultures tell employees the objectives (ends),but the employees decide on the means to achieve them.

Should men help break the glass ceiling and promote more women to top management positions? Why or why not?

What is sexual harassment?

Thanks to the Equal Pay Act,the median weekly earnings of women who are full-time and salary workers are now the same as men in all professions.

The three major focuses of resistance to change are self,others,and work environment.

"Refreezing" an organization can also be thought of as controlling the change.

All of the following are major focuses of resistance to change EXCEPT: