Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Organizational change is the adoption of

Question 2

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 3

Jurgen is one of several middle managers sent to a training course on leadership skills. Through this effort, the organization is attempting:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

____________________ extends the search for and commercialization of new ideas beyond the boundaries of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ extends the search for and commercialization...

Question 5

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A unit that is separate from the mainstream of the organization and is responsible for developing and initiating innovations is called a new-venture team.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system and learning takes place throughout the whole organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List the four reasons why employees tend to resist change.

Accepted Answer

Self-interest, lack

Question 9

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the performance gap.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

Accepted Answer

1. Unfreezing is the stage of organizati

Question 12

____________________ change is a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ change is a change in the...

Question 13

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 14

The role of the ____ is to prevent people in other roles from adopting a bad idea.

Accepted Answer

A)  critic 
B)  inventor 
C)  sponsor 
D)  ombudsman 
E)  obstructionist 
A)  critic 
B)  inventor 
C)  sponsor 
D)  ombudsman 
E)  obstructionist

Question 15

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  idea incubator 
E)  horizontal linkage 
A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  idea incubator 
E)  horizontal linkage

Question 17

The person, who, in a creativity contest, is able to develop the greatest number of new and novel concepts, is called an idea champion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ is the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or offer opportunities for the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the generation of novel ideas...

Question 19

Which of the following creates a sense of urgency so that others in the organization will recognize and understand the need for change?

Accepted Answer

A)  A critical incident 
B)  A performance gap 
C)  An environmental factor 
D)  A behavioral occurrence 
E)  An OT analysis 
A)  A critical incident 
B)  A performance gap 
C)  An environmental factor 
D)  A behavioral occurrence 
E)  An OT analysis

Question 20

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 ____________________.

Jurgen is one of several middle managers sent to a training course on leadership skills. Through this effort, the organization is attempting:

____________________ extends the search for and commercialization of new ideas beyond the boundaries of the organization.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

A unit that is separate from the mainstream of the organization and is responsible for developing and initiating innovations is called a new-venture team.

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system and learning takes place throughout the whole organization.

List the four reasons why employees tend to resist change.

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the performance gap.

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization.

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

____________________ change is a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

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

The role of the ____ is to prevent people in other roles from adopting a bad idea.

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as

The person, who, in a creativity contest, is able to develop the greatest number of new and novel concepts, is called an idea champion.

____________________ is the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or offer opportunities for the organization.

Which of the following creates a sense of urgency so that others in the organization will recognize and understand the need for change?

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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Exam 10: Managing Change and Innovation

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

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 ____________________.

Jurgen is one of several middle managers sent to a training course on leadership skills. Through this effort, the organization is attempting:

____________________ extends the search for and commercialization of new ideas beyond the boundaries of the organization.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

A unit that is separate from the mainstream of the organization and is responsible for developing and initiating innovations is called a new-venture team.

The traditional organization development model focuses on the entire system and learning takes place throughout the whole organization.

List the four reasons why employees tend to resist change.

The disparity between existing and desired performance levels is the performance gap.

Refreezing is the reinforcement stage of organization development in which individuals acquire a desired new skill or attitude and are rewarded for it by the organization.

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

____________________ change is a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

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

The role of the ____ is to prevent people in other roles from adopting a bad idea.

Organizational change refers to the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as

The person, who, in a creativity contest, is able to develop the greatest number of new and novel concepts, is called an idea champion.

____________________ is the generation of novel ideas that might meet perceived needs or offer opportunities for the organization.

Which of the following creates a sense of urgency so that others in the organization will recognize and understand the need for change?

Culture change refers to a change in the attitudes and behaviors of a few employees in the organization.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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