Question 1

Knowledge work is thought to be safe from outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Toyota 
B)  Nike 
C)  3M 
D)  Starbucks 
A)  Toyota 
B)  Nike 
C)  3M 
D)  Starbucks

Question 3

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 4

________________ involves ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new habits, rules, or procedures become the norm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ involves ensuring that change becomes permanent...

Question 5

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structures that are informal and decentralized. 
B)  Structures where communication follows informal channels 
C)  Structures that are flexible and to change 
D)  Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities 
A)  Structures that are informal and decentralized. 
B)  Structures where communication follows informal channels 
C)  Structures that are flexible and to change 
D)  Structures where employees are given specific job descriptions delineating their roles and responsibilities

Question 6

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizational change is often a response to...

Question 7

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ensuring that top management communicates with employees...

Question 8

The following statements regarding tall structures in an organization are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tall structures are better at satisfying security needs of employees then in flat structures 
B)  Number of employees reporting to each manager tends to be smaller in tall structures 
C)  Employees feel a greater sense of job security in tall structures 
D)  In tall structures, there is a greater level of freedom of action for each employee 
A)  Tall structures are better at satisfying security needs of employees then in flat structures 
B)  Number of employees reporting to each manager tends to be smaller in tall structures 
C)  Employees feel a greater sense of job security in tall structures 
D)  In tall structures, there is a greater level of freedom of action for each employee

Question 9

In some organizations, the act of including employees in the change process is not possible, and instead organizations can recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

???_______________ companies give more authority to lower-level employees, resulting in a sense of empowerment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ???_______________ companies give more authority to lower-level...

Question 12

A term coined by Jack Welch during his tenure at GE and refers to an organization that eliminates traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment is _________________.

Accepted Answer

boundaryle

Question 13

Why do people resist change

Accepted Answer

People often resist

Question 14

Globalization can be either a threat or opportunity for organizations, depending on their ability to adapt to relevant changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Functional structures tend to be effective when an organization has a large number of products and services requiring special attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

Accepted Answer

Enthusiast

Question 19

What can organizations do prior to change to prepare employees

Accepted Answer

Ensure that top management communicates

Question 20

Some employees are more comfortable in a centralized organization where their manager confidently gives instructions and makes decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Knowledge work is thought to be safe from outsourcing.

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

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

________________ involves ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new habits, rules, or procedures become the norm.

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

The following statements regarding tall structures in an organization are true EXCEPT:

In some organizations, the act of including employees in the change process is not possible, and instead organizations can recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

???_______________ companies give more authority to lower-level employees, resulting in a sense of empowerment.

A term coined by Jack Welch during his tenure at GE and refers to an organization that eliminates traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment is _________________.

Why do people resist change

Globalization can be either a threat or opportunity for organizations, depending on their ability to adapt to relevant changes.

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

Functional structures tend to be effective when an organization has a large number of products and services requiring special attention.

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.

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

What can organizations do prior to change to prepare employees

Some employees are more comfortable in a centralized organization where their manager confidently gives instructions and makes decisions.

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

Knowledge work is thought to be safe from outsourcing.

An example of a company that is a modular organization is:

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

________________ involves ensuring that change becomes permanent and the new habits, rules, or procedures become the norm.

Mechanistic structures include which of the following?

Organizational change is often a response to changes in the ?????________________.

Ensuring that top management communicates with employees about the upcoming changes also has symbolic _____________.

The following statements regarding tall structures in an organization are true EXCEPT:

In some organizations, the act of including employees in the change process is not possible, and instead organizations can recruit a small number of opinion leaders to promote the benefits of coming changes.

Breaking up the proposed change into phases may be a bad idea because it creates the wrong targets.

???_______________ companies give more authority to lower-level employees, resulting in a sense of empowerment.

A term coined by Jack Welch during his tenure at GE and refers to an organization that eliminates traditional barriers between departments as well as barriers between the organization and the external environment is _________________.

Why do people resist change

Globalization can be either a threat or opportunity for organizations, depending on their ability to adapt to relevant changes.

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

Functional structures tend to be effective when an organization has a large number of products and services requiring special attention.

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.

________________ are defenders of the new way and actually encourage others around them to give support to the change effort.

What can organizations do prior to change to prepare employees

Some employees are more comfortable in a centralized organization where their manager confidently gives instructions and makes decisions.

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