Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

emotional

Question 2

How did Lou Gerstner, the former CEO of IBM, execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s

Accepted Answer

Gerstner achieved cooperation by keeping the crisis front and center. He did not want to lose the sense of urgency.

Question 3

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

______________ is the most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the most negative reaction to...

Question 5

A disadvantage of formalization in organization structure is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decision making is at a faster pace 
B)  Formalized structure is associated with increased motivation and job satisfaction 
C)  Strategic decision making occurs often 
D)  Reduced innovativeness occurs because employees are used to behaving in a certain manner 
A)  Decision making is at a faster pace 
B)  Formalized structure is associated with increased motivation and job satisfaction 
C)  Strategic decision making occurs often 
D)  Reduced innovativeness occurs because employees are used to behaving in a certain manner

Question 6

After the change is implemented, the long-term success of a change effort depends on the extent to which the change becomes part of the company's strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations using a____________ structure group jobs based...

Question 8

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

Accepted Answer

modular or

Question 9

You may think that your idea is great, but listening to those who resist may not give you valuable ideas about your idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Boundaryless organizations eliminate barriers that separate employees between different departments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organizational change can take the form of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structure, strategy, policies, or culture 
B)  Change should be planned on quarterly basis and measured for progress 
C)  Fundamentally, organizational change is a process that involved effective products or services 
D)  Change should so as to not disrupt corporate cultural norms. 
A)  Structure, strategy, policies, or culture 
B)  Change should be planned on quarterly basis and measured for progress 
C)  Fundamentally, organizational change is a process that involved effective products or services 
D)  Change should so as to not disrupt corporate cultural norms.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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...

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why

Accepted Answer

Starbucks formed a s

Question 19

Centralization may lead to a more efficient operation if the company is operating in a(n) ______________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Centralization may lead to a more efficient...

Question 20

Organizations should start with _______________, or making sure that organizational members are ready for and receptive to change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations should start with _______________, or making...

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

How did Lou Gerstner, the former CEO of IBM, execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.

______________ is the most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt.

A disadvantage of formalization in organization structure is:

After the change is implemented, the long-term success of a change effort depends on the extent to which the change becomes part of the company's strategy.

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

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

You may think that your idea is great, but listening to those who resist may not give you valuable ideas about your idea.

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Boundaryless organizations eliminate barriers that separate employees between different departments.

Organizational change can take the form of which of the following?

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

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

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

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

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

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why

Centralization may lead to a more efficient operation if the company is operating in a(n) ______________ environment.

Organizations should start with _______________, or making sure that organizational members are ready for and receptive to change.

Introduction to Principles of Management

History, Trends, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

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

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

How did Lou Gerstner, the former CEO of IBM, execute a successful transformation of the company in the early 1990s

Functional structures are more effective in stable environments that are fast to change.

______________ is the most negative reaction to a proposed change attempt.

A disadvantage of formalization in organization structure is:

After the change is implemented, the long-term success of a change effort depends on the extent to which the change becomes part of the company's strategy.

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

A form of boundaryless organization in which all nonessential functions are outsourced is ________________.

You may think that your idea is great, but listening to those who resist may not give you valuable ideas about your idea.

The act of including employees in the change process can drastically reduce opposition to new methods.

Boundaryless organizations eliminate barriers that separate employees between different departments.

Organizational change can take the form of which of the following?

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

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

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

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

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

Who did Starbucks form a successful partnership with and why

Centralization may lead to a more efficient operation if the company is operating in a(n) ______________ environment.

Organizations should start with _______________, or making sure that organizational members are ready for and receptive to change.

Introduction to Principles of Management

History, Trends, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Culture

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Motivating Employees

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters