Question 1

_______________ involves going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm.

Accepted Answer

Compliance

Question 2

Organizations using a____________ structure group jobs based on similarity in functions.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 3

How did companies in the music industry respond when peer-to-peer file sharing threatened their business? Their first response was to sue the users of file sharing software.They also kept looking for a technology which would make it impossible to copy a CD or DVD.Easy;Knowledge

Accepted Answer

Their first response was to sue the users of file sharing software.They also kept looking for a technology which would make it impossible to copy a CD or DVD.

Question 4

Management may prepare employees for change by providing ____________ and instrumental support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Management may prepare employees for change by...

Question 5

Formalization tends to make employee behavior more ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Formalization tends to make employee behavior more...

Question 6

____________ structures are flexible and decentralized,with low levels of formalization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ structures are flexible and decentralized,with low...

Question 7

In order to convince people that change is needed,the change leader must convince every person individually.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Instead of including employees,organizations should recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the most useful frameworks in the area of change is the three-stage mode of planned changed developed by psychologist ?????_______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most useful frameworks in...

Question 10

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

Accepted Answer

A) Toyota 
B) Nike 
C) 3M 
D) Starbucks 
A) Toyota 
B) Nike 
C) 3M 
D) Starbucks

Question 11

When a company has a diverse product line,each product will have unique demands,deeming divisional structures more useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are characteristics which describe learning organizations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Learning organizations are good at learning from experience 
B) Some companies choose to conduct formal retrospective meetings to analyze the challenges encountered and areas for improvement 
C) Learning organizations hire only employees who are willing to learn from past mistakes 
D) Learning organizations are good at studying customer habits to generate ideas 
A) Learning organizations are good at learning from experience 
B) Some companies choose to conduct formal retrospective meetings to analyze the challenges encountered and areas for improvement 
C) Learning organizations hire only employees who are willing to learn from past mistakes 
D) Learning organizations are good at studying customer habits to generate ideas

Question 13

Why do employees who participate in planning change efforts tend to have more positive opinions about the change?

Accepted Answer

A) They have the opportunity to reject the proposed change 
B) They will have the opportunity to know more than others about the change 
C) They will be able to convince customers the change was the right thing to do 
D) They will feel a sense of ownership of planned change and are more likely to be on board. 
A) They have the opportunity to reject the proposed change 
B) They will have the opportunity to know more than others about the change 
C) They will be able to convince customers the change was the right thing to do 
D) They will feel a sense of ownership of planned change and are more likely to be on board.

Question 14

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

A) Structures that are informal and decentralized. 
B) Structures where communication follows informal channels 
C) Structures that are flexible and easy to change 
D) Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities 
A) Structures that are informal and decentralized. 
B) Structures where communication follows informal channels 
C) Structures that are flexible and easy to change 
D) Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities

Question 15

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational change is often a response to...

Question 16

In a matrix,each employee reports to only one manager at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a company has several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level,it is said to have ?????____________ structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a company has several layers of...

Question 18

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ensuring that top management communicates with employees...

Question 19

__________________ constitutes a form of boundaryless design similar to a joint venture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ constitutes a form of boundaryless design...

Question 20

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

Accepted Answer

Enthusiast

_______________ involves going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm.

Organizations using a____________ structure group jobs based on similarity in functions.

How did companies in the music industry respond when peer-to-peer file sharing threatened their business? Their first response was to sue the users of file sharing software.They also kept looking for a technology which would make it impossible to copy a CD or DVD.Easy;Knowledge

Management may prepare employees for change by providing ____________ and instrumental support.

Formalization tends to make employee behavior more ____________.

____________ structures are flexible and decentralized,with low levels of formalization.

In order to convince people that change is needed,the change leader must convince every person individually.

Instead of including employees,organizations should recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

One of the most useful frameworks in the area of change is the three-stage mode of planned changed developed by psychologist ?????_______________.

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

When a company has a diverse product line,each product will have unique demands,deeming divisional structures more useful.

All of the following are characteristics which describe learning organizations EXCEPT:

Why do employees who participate in planning change efforts tend to have more positive opinions about the change?

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?:

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

In a matrix,each employee reports to only one manager at a time.

When a company has several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level,it is said to have ?????____________ structures.

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

__________________ constitutes a form of boundaryless design similar to a joint venture.

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters

Exam 7: Organizational Structure and Change

_______________ involves going along with proposed changes with little enthusiasm.

Organizations using a____________ structure group jobs based on similarity in functions.

How did companies in the music industry respond when peer-to-peer file sharing threatened their business? Their first response was to sue the users of file sharing software.They also kept looking for a technology which would make it impossible to copy a CD or DVD.Easy;Knowledge

Management may prepare employees for change by providing ____________ and instrumental support.

Formalization tends to make employee behavior more ____________.

____________ structures are flexible and decentralized,with low levels of formalization.

In order to convince people that change is needed,the change leader must convince every person individually.

Instead of including employees,organizations should recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

One of the most useful frameworks in the area of change is the three-stage mode of planned changed developed by psychologist ?????_______________.

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

When a company has a diverse product line,each product will have unique demands,deeming divisional structures more useful.

All of the following are characteristics which describe learning organizations EXCEPT:

Why do employees who participate in planning change efforts tend to have more positive opinions about the change?

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?:

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

In a matrix,each employee reports to only one manager at a time.

When a company has several layers of management between frontline employees and the top level,it is said to have ?????____________ structures.

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

__________________ constitutes a form of boundaryless design similar to a joint venture.

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters