Question 1

When trying to persuade people to change their ways,it helps if you have a ____________ of suggesting implementable changes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When trying to persuade people to change...

Question 2

Lewin's change model includes which of the following steps?:

Accepted Answer

A) Develop 
B) Make sure employees are receptive to change 
C) Build a coalition 
D) Inform employees that you are open to new ideas and that the the change may not be permanent 
A) Develop 
B) Make sure employees are receptive to change 
C) Build a coalition 
D) Inform employees that you are open to new ideas and that the the change may not be permanent

Question 3

How does a change in the environment create change within an organization?

Accepted Answer

Whether the organization chang

Question 4

The second stage of Lewin's change model is ______________ change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second stage of Lewin's change model...

Question 5

________________ is the extent to which an organization's policies,procedures,job descriptions,and rules are written and explicitly articulated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ is the extent to which an...

Question 6

______________ involves being disturbed by changes without necessarily voicing these opinions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ involves being disturbed by changes without...

Question 7

In an example of a matrix structure at a software development company,business analysts,developers,and testers each report to a functional department manager and to a project manager simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When the new behaviors employees are expected to demonstrate are made part of an organization's reward,those behaviors are more likely to be taken seriously and repeated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.False: Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are slower to change.Medium;Knowledge

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In order to make change permanent,the organization may benefit from sharing the results of the change effort with:

Accepted Answer

A) Employees 
B) Managers 
C) Customers 
D) Board members 
A) Employees 
B) Managers 
C) Customers 
D) Board members

Question 11

In a _____________ structure,advancement opportunities will be more limited because there are fewer management layers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a _____________ structure,advancement opportunities will be...

Question 12

If you are trying to dramatically change the way things are done,you will find resistance is lowest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Formalized structures are those in which there are few written rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.This model assumes that change will encounter resistance.Lewin's process of change emphasizes the importance of preparation or unfreezing before change,and reinforcement of change afterwards,or refreezing.Easy;Knowledge

Accepted Answer

This model assumes that change will enco

Question 15

Decentralized companies give more authority to a higher-level employee,resulting in a sense of empowerment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the four aspects of organizational structure that have been frequently studied in the literature and are mentioned in your text?

Accepted Answer

Centralization,forma

Question 17

Despite potential benefits,the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

A) Power struggles or turf wars among managers are lessened,taking away an important source of new ideas and innovation. 
B) Managers will spend less effort coordinating their work,believing that someone else can pick-up the slack. 
C) Role ambiguity or role conflict is very low 
D) There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders 
A) Power struggles or turf wars among managers are lessened,taking away an important source of new ideas and innovation. 
B) Managers will spend less effort coordinating their work,believing that someone else can pick-up the slack. 
C) Role ambiguity or role conflict is very low 
D) There is potential for interpersonal conflict with team members as well as with leaders

Question 18

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why?

Accepted Answer

Starbucks formed a s

Question 19

In centralized companies,many important decisions are made at lower levels of the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The learning organization is an example of a company embracing _____________ change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The learning organization is an example of...

When trying to persuade people to change their ways,it helps if you have a ____________ of suggesting implementable changes.

Lewin's change model includes which of the following steps?:

How does a change in the environment create change within an organization?

The second stage of Lewin's change model is ______________ change.

________________ is the extent to which an organization's policies,procedures,job descriptions,and rules are written and explicitly articulated.

______________ involves being disturbed by changes without necessarily voicing these opinions.

In an example of a matrix structure at a software development company,business analysts,developers,and testers each report to a functional department manager and to a project manager simultaneously.

When the new behaviors employees are expected to demonstrate are made part of an organization's reward,those behaviors are more likely to be taken seriously and repeated.

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.False: Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are slower to change.Medium;Knowledge

In order to make change permanent,the organization may benefit from sharing the results of the change effort with:

In a _____________ structure,advancement opportunities will be more limited because there are fewer management layers.

If you are trying to dramatically change the way things are done,you will find resistance is lowest.

Formalized structures are those in which there are few written rules and regulations.

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.This model assumes that change will encounter resistance.Lewin's process of change emphasizes the importance of preparation or unfreezing before change,and reinforcement of change afterwards,or refreezing.Easy;Knowledge

Decentralized companies give more authority to a higher-level employee,resulting in a sense of empowerment.

What are the four aspects of organizational structure that have been frequently studied in the literature and are mentioned in your text?

Despite potential benefits,the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following?:

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why?

In centralized companies,many important decisions are made at lower levels of the hierarchy.

The learning organization is an example of a company embracing _____________ change.

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Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

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Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

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Exam 7: Organizational Structure and Change

When trying to persuade people to change their ways,it helps if you have a ____________ of suggesting implementable changes.

Lewin's change model includes which of the following steps?:

How does a change in the environment create change within an organization?

The second stage of Lewin's change model is ______________ change.

________________ is the extent to which an organization's policies,procedures,job descriptions,and rules are written and explicitly articulated.

______________ involves being disturbed by changes without necessarily voicing these opinions.

In an example of a matrix structure at a software development company,business analysts,developers,and testers each report to a functional department manager and to a project manager simultaneously.

When the new behaviors employees are expected to demonstrate are made part of an organization's reward,those behaviors are more likely to be taken seriously and repeated.

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.False: Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are slower to change.Medium;Knowledge

In order to make change permanent,the organization may benefit from sharing the results of the change effort with:

In a _____________ structure,advancement opportunities will be more limited because there are fewer management layers.

If you are trying to dramatically change the way things are done,you will find resistance is lowest.

Formalized structures are those in which there are few written rules and regulations.

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.This model assumes that change will encounter resistance.Lewin's process of change emphasizes the importance of preparation or unfreezing before change,and reinforcement of change afterwards,or refreezing.Easy;Knowledge

Decentralized companies give more authority to a higher-level employee,resulting in a sense of empowerment.

What are the four aspects of organizational structure that have been frequently studied in the literature and are mentioned in your text?

Despite potential benefits,the disadvantages of a matrix structure include which of the following?:

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why?

In centralized companies,many important decisions are made at lower levels of the hierarchy.

The learning organization is an example of a company embracing _____________ change.

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