Exam 12: Managing Organization Change and Innovation

The average age of Americans is at its highest point ever. Baby boomers are starting to turn 65. Morgan Stanley installed lighting that is friendlier to older eyes. This is an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

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Question 101

The intervention technique called ____ uses organization development consultants who observe the communication patterns and methods of cooperation and conflict resolution in an organization.

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Question 102

Since change is so disruptive, it is uncommon for multiple organization change activities to be going on simultaneously.

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Question 103

What impact do you think globalization will have on the three areas of organization change?

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Question 104

The first stage in the organizational innovation process is ____________________.

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Question 105

Organization development (OD) is the process of planned change and improvement of organizations through the application of knowledge of the behavioral sciences.

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Question 106

Define the term organization development . Briefly describe the basic assumptions on which OD efforts are based.

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Question 107

General Motors frequently asks its employees to measure such things as supervisor effectiveness. This is an OD technique known as ____.

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Question 108

Which of the following is a type of intervention or activity commonly used in organization development?

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Question 109

The CEO retired abruptly. Her replacement will not be announced until a thorough search is completed. In the meantime, managers are playing it safe. As a result of ____, the managers are resistant to change.

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Question 110

Which of the following is NOT an example of an organization change produced as a result of changing people?

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Question 111

Shoes with five toes were developed for people who want to go barefoot, but do not want to injure the skin on their feet. They became even more popular when a book described the barefoot running abilities of people native to Mexico. Use the innovation process to predict the future of shoes with toes.

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Question 112

Vera Bradley makes fashion accessories. It releases four new patterns four times a year. The new patterns are an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 113

The primary change required to convert to making pipe out of plastic rather than steel or copper is in the area of

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Question 114

Toyota added a plug in version of the Prius. This is an example of

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Question 115

Briefly describe the Lewin model for organization change. As outlined in the text, what is the major criticism of this model?

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Question 116

Walgreens plans to install call buttons near heavy items in their stores. This is an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

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Question 117

Once Mercedes-Benz decided it was going to move its headquarters, it wanted to find a site with lower business taxes, lower cost of living for employees, and better quality of life for employees. Mercedes was at which step in the comprehensive organization change model?

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Question 118

When a board of directors chooses an internal candidate for CEO it reduces resistance to change because employees already know more about the boss. This is a form of

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Question 119

Reengineering is needed when an organization

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The average age of Americans is at its highest point ever. Baby boomers are starting to turn 65. Morgan Stanley installed lighting that is friendlier to older eyes. This is an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

The intervention technique called ____ uses organization development consultants who observe the communication patterns and methods of cooperation and conflict resolution in an organization.

Since change is so disruptive, it is uncommon for multiple organization change activities to be going on simultaneously.

What impact do you think globalization will have on the three areas of organization change?

The first stage in the organizational innovation process is ____________________.

Organization development (OD) is the process of planned change and improvement of organizations through the application of knowledge of the behavioral sciences.

Define the term organization development . Briefly describe the basic assumptions on which OD efforts are based.

General Motors frequently asks its employees to measure such things as supervisor effectiveness. This is an OD technique known as ____.

Which of the following is a type of intervention or activity commonly used in organization development?

The CEO retired abruptly. Her replacement will not be announced until a thorough search is completed. In the meantime, managers are playing it safe. As a result of ____, the managers are resistant to change.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an organization change produced as a result of changing people?

Vera Bradley makes fashion accessories. It releases four new patterns four times a year. The new patterns are an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

The primary change required to convert to making pipe out of plastic rather than steel or copper is in the area of

Toyota added a plug in version of the Prius. This is an example of

Briefly describe the Lewin model for organization change. As outlined in the text, what is the major criticism of this model?

Walgreens plans to install call buttons near heavy items in their stores. This is an example of a(n) ____ innovation.

Once Mercedes-Benz decided it was going to move its headquarters, it wanted to find a site with lower business taxes, lower cost of living for employees, and better quality of life for employees. Mercedes was at which step in the comprehensive organization change model?

When a board of directors chooses an internal candidate for CEO it reduces resistance to change because employees already know more about the boss. This is a form of

Reengineering is needed when an organization

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