Question 1

How does Nokia keep their organization open to change

Accepted Answer

Nokia finds that it is important to peri

Question 2

In organizations using _____________ structures, departments represent the unique products, services, customers, or geographic locations the company is serving.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In organizations using _____________ structures, departments represent...

Question 3

Mechanistic structures limit individual autonomy and self-determination which will likely lead to lower levels of intrinsic motivation on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Change management is an important leadership skill that spans the entire range of P-O-L-C functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

________________ 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 7

Why do poorly performing companies often find it easier to change compared to successful companies

Accepted Answer

High performance leads to over

Question 8

In a ______________ company, decisions can be made more quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a ______________ company, decisions can be...

Question 9

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.

Accepted Answer

This model assumes that change will enco

Question 10

According to a 2007 SHRM survey, employee resistance to change is one of the top reasons why change efforts fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In decentralized companies, decisions are made and problems are solved at lower levels by employees who are closer to the problem in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A __________________ is one whose design actively seeks to acquire knowledge and change behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge.

Accepted Answer

learning o

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jobs are based on differences in functions 
B)  Departments include manufacturing, finance, accounting, human resources and information technology 
C)  Each person is trained to do several job functions. 
D)  Each person handles specific transactions 
A)  Jobs are based on differences in functions 
B)  Departments include manufacturing, finance, accounting, human resources and information technology 
C)  Each person is trained to do several job functions. 
D)  Each person handles specific transactions

Question 15

Organizations with a design that combines a traditional structure and a product structure are called ?????________________ organizations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations with a design that combines a...

Question 16

A number of things organizations can do prior to change to prepare employees include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide employees with HR support in the event they choose to leave the organization. 
B)  Allow employees to participate 
C)  Effectively communicate the pros and cons of the expected change. 
D)  Unfreeze 
A)  Provide employees with HR support in the event they choose to leave the organization. 
B)  Allow employees to participate 
C)  Effectively communicate the pros and cons of the expected change. 
D)  Unfreeze

Question 17

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, form

Question 18

Some of a company's most committed employees may be the least vocal opponents to a change effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does Nokia keep their organization open to change

In organizations using _____________ structures, departments represent the unique products, services, customers, or geographic locations the company is serving.

Mechanistic structures limit individual autonomy and self-determination which will likely lead to lower levels of intrinsic motivation on the job.

Change management is an important leadership skill that spans the entire range of P-O-L-C functions.

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

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

Why do poorly performing companies often find it easier to change compared to successful companies

In a ______________ company, decisions can be made more quickly.

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.

According to a 2007 SHRM survey, employee resistance to change is one of the top reasons why change efforts fail.

In decentralized companies, decisions are made and problems are solved at lower levels by employees who are closer to the problem in question.

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

A __________________ is one whose design actively seeks to acquire knowledge and change behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge.

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?

Organizations with a design that combines a traditional structure and a product structure are called ?????________________ organizations.

A number of things organizations can do prior to change to prepare employees include which of the following?

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

Some of a company's most committed employees may be the least vocal opponents to a change effort.

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

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

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

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Exam 7: Organizational Structure and Change

How does Nokia keep their organization open to change

In organizations using _____________ structures, departments represent the unique products, services, customers, or geographic locations the company is serving.

Mechanistic structures limit individual autonomy and self-determination which will likely lead to lower levels of intrinsic motivation on the job.

Change management is an important leadership skill that spans the entire range of P-O-L-C functions.

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

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

Why do poorly performing companies often find it easier to change compared to successful companies

In a ______________ company, decisions can be made more quickly.

Describe Kurt Lewin's model of change.

According to a 2007 SHRM survey, employee resistance to change is one of the top reasons why change efforts fail.

In decentralized companies, decisions are made and problems are solved at lower levels by employees who are closer to the problem in question.

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

A __________________ is one whose design actively seeks to acquire knowledge and change behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge.

Which of the following is true regarding functional structures?

Organizations with a design that combines a traditional structure and a product structure are called ?????________________ organizations.

A number of things organizations can do prior to change to prepare employees include which of the following?

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

Some of a company's most committed employees may be the least vocal opponents to a change effort.

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

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

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