Question 1

Toyota's production system is built on principles of _____ ___ __________ production

Accepted Answer

The answer of Toyota's production system is built on principles...

Question 2

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

Accepted Answer

Lewin's model is comprised of three stag

Question 3

Moore's law says the overall complexity of computer circuits will double every 18 months with no increase in costs,so firms will rapidly change their technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

____________ organizations are organizations that eliminate traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and external environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ organizations are organizations that eliminate traditional...

Question 5

Employees working in dynamic environments depend on their general mental abilities for good performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You have just been downsized from the firm where you have worked for nine years.What do you do to recover?

Accepted Answer

Though a painful experience,given the ec

Question 7

Max has just been assigned to a project team after his organization restructured to a matrix organization.What kinds of advice could be offered him to help him deal with multiple bosses?

Accepted Answer

Having multiple bosses is a difficult ad

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Accepted Answer

A) low job satisfaction 
B) low agreeableness 
C) feelings of certainty 
D) fear of failure 
A) low job satisfaction 
B) low agreeableness 
C) feelings of certainty 
D) fear of failure

Question 9

Toyota owes its success in large part to its manufacturing system known as Total Production System (TPS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An organization where all the nonessential functions are outsourced is a

Accepted Answer

A) strategic alliance. 
B) modular organization. 
C) matrix organization. 
D) learning organization. 
A) strategic alliance. 
B) modular organization. 
C) matrix organization. 
D) learning organization.

Question 11

Describe a time when a change was made in some organization of which you were a part.Were you resistant to the change? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary with the student but t

Question 12

Organization structure refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in the organization. 
B) how individual and team work within an organization is coordinated. 
C) the degree to which policies,procedures,job descriptions and rules are written and explicitly articulated. 
D) the number of employees reporting to a single manager. 
A) the degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in the organization. 
B) how individual and team work within an organization is coordinated. 
C) the degree to which policies,procedures,job descriptions and rules are written and explicitly articulated. 
D) the number of employees reporting to a single manager.

Question 13

Abdul has been downsized.Which of the following is a good piece of advice to offer him?

Accepted Answer

A) Polish your resume and job hunting skills. 
B) Contact others in the organization to see if they are also affected by the downsizing. 
C) Cut your losses. 
D) Get angry! You just lost your job,you deserve to vent. 
A) Polish your resume and job hunting skills. 
B) Contact others in the organization to see if they are also affected by the downsizing. 
C) Cut your losses. 
D) Get angry! You just lost your job,you deserve to vent.

Question 14

Which of the following is a good piece of advice to give to individuals who have multiple bosses in a matrix structured organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Set a schedule so that you work with one manager on certain days and the other manager on the other days. 
B) Keep conflicts you are experiencing to yourself. 
C) Make sure all managers are familiar with your overall workload. 
D) Avoid situations where you have multiple managers as they produce more conflict than benefits. 
A) Set a schedule so that you work with one manager on certain days and the other manager on the other days. 
B) Keep conflicts you are experiencing to yourself. 
C) Make sure all managers are familiar with your overall workload. 
D) Avoid situations where you have multiple managers as they produce more conflict than benefits.

Question 15

What is the first step in Lewin's model of planned change?

Accepted Answer

A) refreeze 
B) unfreeze 
C) assess 
D) change 
A) refreeze 
B) unfreeze 
C) assess 
D) change

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding reasons employees resist change is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) People may not welcome the change currently proposed,but they do not usually place those changes into any past context,so former unsuccessful changes have little impact on the situation. 
B) People resist change even if it is personally beneficial to them. 
C) People are less likely to resist a change that is big in scope and has far reaching consequences. 
D) People resist change that negatively impacts their influence and power in the firm. 
A) People may not welcome the change currently proposed,but they do not usually place those changes into any past context,so former unsuccessful changes have little impact on the situation. 
B) People resist change even if it is personally beneficial to them. 
C) People are less likely to resist a change that is big in scope and has far reaching consequences. 
D) People resist change that negatively impacts their influence and power in the firm.

Question 17

Do organizational structures differ around the world? Briefly explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer is very simply,yes.The studen

Question 18

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is

Accepted Answer

A) enthusiastic support. 
B) active resistance. 
C) passive resistance. 
D) compliance. 
A) enthusiastic support. 
B) active resistance. 
C) passive resistance. 
D) compliance.

Question 19

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which decision-making authority is...

Toyota's production system is built on principles of ___ _ __________ production

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

Moore's law says the overall complexity of computer circuits will double every 18 months with no increase in costs,so firms will rapidly change their technology.

____________ organizations are organizations that eliminate traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and external environment.

Employees working in dynamic environments depend on their general mental abilities for good performance.

You have just been downsized from the firm where you have worked for nine years.What do you do to recover?

Max has just been assigned to a project team after his organization restructured to a matrix organization.What kinds of advice could be offered him to help him deal with multiple bosses?

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Toyota owes its success in large part to its manufacturing system known as Total Production System (TPS).

An organization where all the nonessential functions are outsourced is a

Describe a time when a change was made in some organization of which you were a part.Were you resistant to the change? Why or why not?

Organization structure refers to

Abdul has been downsized.Which of the following is a good piece of advice to offer him?

Which of the following is a good piece of advice to give to individuals who have multiple bosses in a matrix structured organization?

What is the first step in Lewin's model of planned change?

Which of the following statements regarding reasons employees resist change is correct?

Do organizational structures differ around the world? Briefly explain your answer.

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is _____________.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters

Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Change

Toyota's production system is built on principles of _____ ___ __________ production

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

Moore's law says the overall complexity of computer circuits will double every 18 months with no increase in costs,so firms will rapidly change their technology.

____________ organizations are organizations that eliminate traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and external environment.

Employees working in dynamic environments depend on their general mental abilities for good performance.

You have just been downsized from the firm where you have worked for nine years.What do you do to recover?

Max has just been assigned to a project team after his organization restructured to a matrix organization.What kinds of advice could be offered him to help him deal with multiple bosses?

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Toyota owes its success in large part to its manufacturing system known as Total Production System (TPS).

An organization where all the nonessential functions are outsourced is a

Describe a time when a change was made in some organization of which you were a part.Were you resistant to the change? Why or why not?

Organization structure refers to

Abdul has been downsized.Which of the following is a good piece of advice to offer him?

Which of the following is a good piece of advice to give to individuals who have multiple bosses in a matrix structured organization?

What is the first step in Lewin's model of planned change?

Which of the following statements regarding reasons employees resist change is correct?

Do organizational structures differ around the world? Briefly explain your answer.

The most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt is

The biggest advantage of a mechanistic structure,especially in a stable environment,is its efficiency.

The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an organization is _____________.

Organizational Behavior

Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters

Toyota's production system is built on principles of ___ _ __________ production