Question 1

One of the more difficult forms of organization change to accomplish involves changes in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

people

Question 2

Facebook added a top-story function that highlights the most relevant posts from friends.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive change. 
B)  planned change. 
C)  organizational development. 
D)  the innovation process in operation. 
E)  the influence of radical innovation. 
A)  reactive change. 
B)  planned change. 
C)  organizational development. 
D)  the innovation process in operation. 
E)  the influence of radical innovation. B

Question 3

Shoes with five toes were developed for people who want to go barefoot,but do not want to injure the skin on their feet.They became even more popular when a book described the barefoot running abilities of people native to Mexico.Use the innovation process to predict the future of shoes with toes.

Accepted Answer

The innovation process for shoes with toes involves several steps. First, there is the identification of a need or problem, which in this case was the desire to go barefoot without risking injury to the skin on the feet. Next, there is the generation of ideas for potential solutions, which led to the development of shoes with five toes. Then, there is the development and testing of prototypes to ensure that the solution is effective. Finally, there is the commercialization and adoption of the innovation by the target market.

Based on this process, the future of shoes with toes looks promising. As more people become aware of the benefits of barefoot-like footwear, there is likely to be continued demand for shoes with toes. This could lead to further advancements in the design and functionality of these shoes, making them even more appealing to consumers. Additionally, as the popularity of barefoot running and minimalist footwear continues to grow, there may be an increase in the variety of shoes with toes available on the market, catering to different preferences and needs. Overall, the innovation process suggests that shoes with toes will continue to evolve and remain a popular choice for those seeking a barefoot-like experience without sacrificing foot protection.

Question 4

When a board of directors chooses an internal candidate for CEO it reduces resistance to change because employees already know more about the boss.This is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  participation. 
B)  force field analysis. 
C)  repetition. 
D)  education and communication. 
E)  facilitation. 
A)  participation. 
B)  force field analysis. 
C)  repetition. 
D)  education and communication. 
E)  facilitation.

Question 5

The State Department and Department of Homeland Security issue travel warnings and alert levels for activity around the world.If you were the CEO of Coca-Cola,a global company,how would you use that information in your planning?

Accepted Answer

As the CEO of Coca-Cola, a global compan

Question 6

As interesting as Lewin's model is,it unfortunately lacks ____________________ specificity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As interesting as Lewin's model is,it unfortunately...

Question 7

Describe how you would react if you found out your company was bought in a hostile takeover and you do not know whether you will get fired.

Accepted Answer

If I found out that my company was bough

Question 8

Subaru added the XV model to its line of automobiles.This was

Accepted Answer

A)  reactive change. 
B)  unfreezing. 
C)  planned change. 
D)  refreezing. 
E)  a change agent. 
A)  reactive change. 
B)  unfreezing. 
C)  planned change. 
D)  refreezing. 
E)  a change agent.

Question 9

Which of the following statements describes a problem associated with the Lewin model of organization change?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is too complicated for many people to comprehend. 
B)  It fails to highlight the importance of planning change. 
C)  It fails to communicate the value of change. 
D)  It does not deal with reinforcing change after it has been made. 
E)  It lacks operational specificity. 
A)  It is too complicated for many people to comprehend. 
B)  It fails to highlight the importance of planning change. 
C)  It fails to communicate the value of change. 
D)  It does not deal with reinforcing change after it has been made. 
E)  It lacks operational specificity.

Question 10

Define the term organization development.Briefly describe the basic assumptions on which OD efforts are based.

Accepted Answer

Organization development (OD) is a plann

Question 11

Organization change by means of change in technology and operations occurs when an organization

Accepted Answer

A)  implements ERP. 
B)  changes managerial scope. 
C)  trains people to give them new skills and abilities. 
D)  redesigns jobs. 
E)  outsources nonessential functions. 
A)  implements ERP. 
B)  changes managerial scope. 
C)  trains people to give them new skills and abilities. 
D)  redesigns jobs. 
E)  outsources nonessential functions.

Question 12

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Implementation will happen four months from now

Accepted Answer

A) Different perceptions 
B) Uncertainty 
C) Participation 
D) Facilitation 
E) Feelings of loss
F)Threatened self-interest
G)Education
H)Force-field analysis 
A) Different perceptions 
B) Uncertainty 
C) Participation 
D) Facilitation 
E) Feelings of loss
F)Threatened self-interest
G)Education
H)Force-field analysis

Question 13

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Focus on improving interdependent group relationships

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic activities 
B) Intergroup activities 
C) Process consultation 
D) Team building 
E) Technostructural activities
F)Survey feedback
G)Third-party peacemaking
H)Life and career planning
I)Coaching and counseling
J)Planning and goal setting
K)Reengineering
L)Education 
A) Diagnostic activities 
B) Intergroup activities 
C) Process consultation 
D) Team building 
E) Technostructural activities
F)Survey feedback
G)Third-party peacemaking
H)Life and career planning
I)Coaching and counseling
J)Planning and goal setting
K)Reengineering
L)Education

Question 14

Global positioning systems went from military use to hand-held,affordable,individual use.In terms of the innovation process,this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  innovation development. 
B)  application launch. 
C)  innovation application. 
D)  innovation maturity. 
E)  innovation decline. 
A)  innovation development. 
B)  application launch. 
C)  innovation application. 
D)  innovation maturity. 
E)  innovation decline.

Question 15

One of the four most common reasons for resisting change is the need for new opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The systems concept of ____________________ can be used to explain why organizations engage in reengineering.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The systems concept of ____________________ can be...

Question 17

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Focuses on helping people perform better in the future

Accepted Answer

A) Diagnostic activities 
B) Intergroup activities 
C) Process consultation 
D) Team building 
E) Technostructural activities
F)Survey feedback
G)Third-party peacemaking
H)Life and career planning
I)Coaching and counseling
J)Planning and goal setting
K)Reengineering
L)Education 
A) Diagnostic activities 
B) Intergroup activities 
C) Process consultation 
D) Team building 
E) Technostructural activities
F)Survey feedback
G)Third-party peacemaking
H)Life and career planning
I)Coaching and counseling
J)Planning and goal setting
K)Reengineering
L)Education

Question 18

Special Exercises
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The television industry has remained an important part of our environment as a result of innovation.Mark the following as to whether they describe process innovation,product innovation,or both process and product innovation.
-Television programs can be viewed on devices that are not televisions.

Accepted Answer

A) Process innovation 
B) Product innovation 
C) Both process and product innovation 
A) Process innovation 
B) Product innovation 
C) Both process and product innovation

Question 19

During the Lewin model's second step in the change process

Accepted Answer

A)  people resist change because of self-interests. 
B)  managers select a change technique. 
C)  the change is implemented. 
D)  those who adapt well to the change are rewarded. 
E)  the organization automates obsolete work practices. 
A)  people resist change because of self-interests. 
B)  managers select a change technique. 
C)  the change is implemented. 
D)  those who adapt well to the change are rewarded. 
E)  the organization automates obsolete work practices.

Question 20

Countries in Western Europe spent years preparing their citizens for the introduction of the Euro currency.That was part of the ____ stage in the Lewin model of organization change.

Accepted Answer

A)  implementing 
B)  recognizing 
C)  unfreezing 
D)  transforming 
E)  refreezing 
A)  implementing 
B)  recognizing 
C)  unfreezing 
D)  transforming 
E)  refreezing

One of the more difficult forms of organization change to accomplish involves changes in ____________________.

Facebook added a top-story function that highlights the most relevant posts from friends.This is an example of

Shoes with five toes were developed for people who want to go barefoot,but do not want to injure the skin on their feet.They became even more popular when a book described the barefoot running abilities of people native to Mexico.Use the innovation process to predict the future of shoes with toes.

When a board of directors chooses an internal candidate for CEO it reduces resistance to change because employees already know more about the boss.This is a form of

The State Department and Department of Homeland Security issue travel warnings and alert levels for activity around the world.If you were the CEO of Coca-Cola,a global company,how would you use that information in your planning?

As interesting as Lewin's model is,it unfortunately lacks ____________________ specificity.

Describe how you would react if you found out your company was bought in a hostile takeover and you do not know whether you will get fired.

Subaru added the XV model to its line of automobiles.This was

Which of the following statements describes a problem associated with the Lewin model of organization change?

Define the term organization development.Briefly describe the basic assumptions on which OD efforts are based.

Organization change by means of change in technology and operations occurs when an organization

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Implementation will happen four months from now

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Focus on improving interdependent group relationships

Global positioning systems went from military use to hand-held,affordable,individual use.In terms of the innovation process,this is an example of

One of the four most common reasons for resisting change is the need for new opportunities.

The systems concept of ____________________ can be used to explain why organizations engage in reengineering.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Focuses on helping people perform better in the future

During the Lewin model's second step in the change process

Countries in Western Europe spent years preparing their citizens for the introduction of the Euro currency.That was part of the ____ stage in the Lewin model of organization change.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 12: Managing Change and Innovation

One of the more difficult forms of organization change to accomplish involves changes in ____________________.

Facebook added a top-story function that highlights the most relevant posts from friends.This is an example of

Shoes with five toes were developed for people who want to go barefoot,but do not want to injure the skin on their feet.They became even more popular when a book described the barefoot running abilities of people native to Mexico.Use the innovation process to predict the future of shoes with toes.

When a board of directors chooses an internal candidate for CEO it reduces resistance to change because employees already know more about the boss.This is a form of

The State Department and Department of Homeland Security issue travel warnings and alert levels for activity around the world.If you were the CEO of Coca-Cola,a global company,how would you use that information in your planning?

As interesting as Lewin's model is,it unfortunately lacks ____________________ specificity.

Describe how you would react if you found out your company was bought in a hostile takeover and you do not know whether you will get fired.

Subaru added the XV model to its line of automobiles.This was

Which of the following statements describes a problem associated with the Lewin model of organization change?

Define the term organization development.Briefly describe the basic assumptions on which OD efforts are based.

Organization change by means of change in technology and operations occurs when an organization

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Implementation will happen four months from now

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Focus on improving interdependent group relationships

Global positioning systems went from military use to hand-held,affordable,individual use.In terms of the innovation process,this is an example of

One of the four most common reasons for resisting change is the need for new opportunities.

The systems concept of ____________________ can be used to explain why organizations engage in reengineering.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Focuses on helping people perform better in the future

During the Lewin model's second step in the change process

Countries in Western Europe spent years preparing their citizens for the introduction of the Euro currency.That was part of the ____ stage in the Lewin model of organization change.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

Filters