Exam 8: Managing Change and Innovation

Writing laws to reward industries to reduce carbon emissions in an effort to combat global climate change can be best described as an example of which of the following?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(42)

Question 81

A company changing the way it names computer files would not be an example of a technology change because no new technological equipment was used.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(31)

Question 82

Using the systems model, managers can promote innovation by having the right ________.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 83

In the "white-water rapids" metaphor of change, managers should expect change at any time, and it may last for unspecified lengths of time.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(29)

Question 84

Which of the following is an example of a structural organizational change?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(38)

Question 85

Negotiation twists and distorts facts to reduce resistance to change.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(38)

Question 86

In a short essay, identify and discuss how internal forces can bring about the need for an organization to change.

(Essay)

4.9/5

(32)

Question 87

A major disadvantage of coercion is that it is may be illegal.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(33)

Question 88

Stress is not a physiological phenomenon.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 89

Idea champions tend to be risk takers.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(36)

Question 90

Organization development (OD)consists of efforts to help organization members deal with unplanned changes.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(36)

Question 91

In a short essay, discuss ways that managers can help to reduce job-related stress for their employees.

(Essay)

4.8/5

(35)

Question 92

Creativity is the ability to make unusual and meaningful associations between ideas.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(38)

Question 93

Falling interest rates are an example of what kind of external force that causes a company to need to make an organizational change?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(44)

Question 94

Which of the following is an internal force that can cause a company to make an organizational change?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(43)

Question 95

In a short essay, discuss some causes of stress and describe some typical symptoms of stress in the workplace.

(Essay)

4.8/5

(30)

Question 96

Which of the following is an organizational technology change?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(48)

Question 97

Education is a good way to overcome resistance to change due to misinformation.

(True/False)

4.9/5

(35)

Question 98

In process consultation, ________ observe and analyze an organization to find ways to improve interpersonal processes.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(40)

Question 99

A head football coach who tries to coach every phase of the team-offense, defense, and special teams-rather than delegate authority is likely to suffer from ________.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(31)

Question 100

Showing 81 - 100 of 155

Writing laws to reward industries to reduce carbon emissions in an effort to combat global climate change can be best described as an example of which of the following?

A company changing the way it names computer files would not be an example of a technology change because no new technological equipment was used.

Using the systems model, managers can promote innovation by having the right ________.

In the "white-water rapids" metaphor of change, managers should expect change at any time, and it may last for unspecified lengths of time.

Which of the following is an example of a structural organizational change?

Negotiation twists and distorts facts to reduce resistance to change.

In a short essay, identify and discuss how internal forces can bring about the need for an organization to change.

A major disadvantage of coercion is that it is may be illegal.

Stress is not a physiological phenomenon.

Idea champions tend to be risk takers.

Organization development (OD)consists of efforts to help organization members deal with unplanned changes.

In a short essay, discuss ways that managers can help to reduce job-related stress for their employees.

Creativity is the ability to make unusual and meaningful associations between ideas.

Falling interest rates are an example of what kind of external force that causes a company to need to make an organizational change?

Which of the following is an internal force that can cause a company to make an organizational change?

In a short essay, discuss some causes of stress and describe some typical symptoms of stress in the workplace.

Which of the following is an organizational technology change?

Education is a good way to overcome resistance to change due to misinformation.

In process consultation, ________ observe and analyze an organization to find ways to improve interpersonal processes.

A head football coach who tries to coach every phase of the team-offense, defense, and special teams-rather than delegate authority is likely to suffer from ________.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

Filters