Question 1

What is being described here? A response to change on the part of employees which involves an evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages for them and their careers.

Accepted Answer

A)   An emotional response
B)   A cognitive response
C)   A behavioural response
D)   A physical response B

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the relationship between HRM and organisational development (OD) is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   HRM and OD are essentially the same as one another
B)   HRM and OD are increasingly being separated by organisations
C)   HRM and OD derive from different roots
D)   OD is less business-focused than HRM C

Question 3

What is being described here? Change in an organisation's values, beliefs, culture or behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transformative change
B)   Evolutionary change
C)   Proactive change
D)   Soft change D

Question 4

What do Lawler and Worley suggest is the best way for organisations to adjust to the increasing pace and frequency of change?

Accepted Answer

A)   More agile forms of organisation design
B)   More careful planning of change
C)   Treat the organisation like a machine that needs constant repair
D)   Identify change agents

Question 5

What is being described here? An approach to change management which involves releasing the potential for change and recognises the need to maintain stability alongside change.

Accepted Answer

A)   A planned approach
B)   A humanistic approach
C)   A leading approach
D)   A learning approach

Question 6

What is being described here? An approach to organisational development (OD) which encourages conversation between employees to highlight, reinforce and encourage the spread of positive information about what is being done well by an organisation.

Accepted Answer

A)   Humanism
B)   Community of practice
C)   Appreciative inquiry
D)   Internal alignment

Exam 13: Organisational Change and Development