Question 1

Originality,authoritarianism,and disciplined exploration are among the characteristics of the creative individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A technological change is related to the organization's production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the concept of force field analysis.

Accepted Answer

Force field analysis was first proposed

Question 4

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The innovation strategy for changing products and...

Question 5

Centralization and short time horizon are primarily used by creative organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions. Artful Innovations can best be described as what type of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental organization 
B)  Cooperative organization 
C)  Entrepreneurial organization 
D)  Disruptive organization 
E)  Creative organization 
A)  Experimental organization 
B)  Cooperative organization 
C)  Entrepreneurial organization 
D)  Disruptive organization 
E)  Creative organization

Question 7

Exploration is the aspect of product and technology innovation that involves creating mechanisms to make sure new ideas are carried forward,accepted,and implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________ refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Restructuring innovation 
B)  Trickle up innovation 
C)  Productive innovation 
D)  Disruptive innovation 
E)  Reverse innovation 
A)  Restructuring innovation 
B)  Trickle up innovation 
C)  Productive innovation 
D)  Disruptive innovation 
E)  Reverse innovation

Question 9

The ____________________ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ model is an approach to...

Question 10

Inventory managers at SYX Enterprises utilize an inventory control system where materials are scheduled to arrive just as they are needed on the production line. This is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Restructuring 
B)  Force-field control 
C)  Total quality management 
D)  Just-in-time inventory control 
E)  Skunkwork inventory control 
A)  Restructuring 
B)  Force-field control 
C)  Total quality management 
D)  Just-in-time inventory control 
E)  Skunkwork inventory control

Question 11

A(n)____________________ is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a change in the organization's...

Question 12

Innovation requires the coordination that occurs with the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down approach 
B)  bottom-up approach 
C)  horizontal linkage model 
D)  time-based approach 
E)  vertical approach 
A)  top-down approach 
B)  bottom-up approach 
C)  horizontal linkage model 
D)  time-based approach 
E)  vertical approach

Question 13

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

Accepted Answer

1.Unfreezing is the stage of organizatio

Question 14

Organizational development specialists identify three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal changes.These are

Accepted Answer

A)  freezing, changing, and intervention. 
B)  unfreezing, change agent, and freezing. 
C)  unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. 
D)  intervention, refreezing, and change agent. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  freezing, changing, and intervention. 
B)  unfreezing, change agent, and freezing. 
C)  unfreezing, changing, and refreezing. 
D)  intervention, refreezing, and change agent. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

All of the following are critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  risk propensity 
E)  all of these are critical innovation strategies 
A)  exploration 
B)  cooperation 
C)  entrepreneurship 
D)  risk propensity 
E)  all of these are critical innovation strategies

Question 16

Cyrus' Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disagreements about the benefits 
B)  Self interests 
C)  A lack of understanding and trust 
D)  Uncertainty 
E)  Goals and rewards 
A)  Disagreements about the benefits 
B)  Self interests 
C)  A lack of understanding and trust 
D)  Uncertainty 
E)  Goals and rewards

Question 17

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction,Inc.You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency.One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change,insisting that the idea won't work.He is exhibiting what obstacle to change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different assessment and goals 
B)  Uncertainty about the future 
C)  A lack of trust 
D)  All of these 
E)  Uncertainty about the future and a lack of trust only 
A)  Different assessment and goals 
B)  Uncertainty about the future 
C)  A lack of trust 
D)  All of these 
E)  Uncertainty about the future and a lack of trust only

Question 18

Organizational development can help managers address problems such as merger/acquisitions,conflict management,and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural changes 
B)  force field analysis 
C)  organizational productivity 
D)  organizational decline/revitalization 
E)  none of these 
A)  cultural changes 
B)  force field analysis 
C)  organizational productivity 
D)  organizational decline/revitalization 
E)  none of these

Question 19

A new-venture fund provides resources from which individuals and groups can draw to develop new ideas,products,or businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Of the companies on Fortune magazine's first list of America's 500 largest corporations published in 1955,how many survived the next half century?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  71 
C)  231 
D)  391 
E)  471 
A)  11 
B)  71 
C)  231 
D)  391 
E)  471

Originality,authoritarianism,and disciplined exploration are among the characteristics of the creative individuals.

A technological change is related to the organization's production process.

Explain the concept of force field analysis.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

Centralization and short time horizon are primarily used by creative organizations.

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions. Artful Innovations can best be described as what type of organization?

Exploration is the aspect of product and technology innovation that involves creating mechanisms to make sure new ideas are carried forward,accepted,and implemented.

_________ refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

The ____________________ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

Inventory managers at SYX Enterprises utilize an inventory control system where materials are scheduled to arrive just as they are needed on the production line. This is referred to as:

A(n)____________________ is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Innovation requires the coordination that occurs with the ____.

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

Organizational development specialists identify three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal changes.These are

All of the following are critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies EXCEPT

Cyrus' Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction,Inc.You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency.One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change,insisting that the idea won't work.He is exhibiting what obstacle to change?

Organizational development can help managers address problems such as merger/acquisitions,conflict management,and ____.

A new-venture fund provides resources from which individuals and groups can draw to develop new ideas,products,or businesses.

Of the companies on Fortune magazine's first list of America's 500 largest corporations published in 1955,how many survived the next half century?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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Exam 8: Managing Change and Innovation

Originality,authoritarianism,and disciplined exploration are among the characteristics of the creative individuals.

A technological change is related to the organization's production process.

Explain the concept of force field analysis.

The innovation strategy for changing products and technologies that involves managers putting in place processes and structures to ensure that new ideas are carried forward for acceptance and implementation is known as ____________________.

Centralization and short time horizon are primarily used by creative organizations.

Artful Innovations Inc.operates with open channels of communication and an established suggestion system that encourages brainstorming and freewheeling discussions. Artful Innovations can best be described as what type of organization?

Exploration is the aspect of product and technology innovation that involves creating mechanisms to make sure new ideas are carried forward,accepted,and implemented.

_________ refers to innovations in products,services,or processes that radically change an industry's rules of the game for producers and consumers.

The ____________________ model is an approach to product change that emphasizes shared development of innovations among several departments.

Inventory managers at SYX Enterprises utilize an inventory control system where materials are scheduled to arrive just as they are needed on the production line. This is referred to as:

A(n)____________________ is a change in the organization's product or service outputs.

Innovation requires the coordination that occurs with the ____.

Describe the three distinct stages for achieving behavioral and attitudinal change in an organization.

Organizational development specialists identify three distinct steps for achieving behavioral and attitudinal changes.These are

All of the following are critical innovation strategies for changing products and technologies EXCEPT

Cyrus' Resort has proposed some major structural changes within their organization.Some of the employees fear that they will lose power with the changes.They begin voicing resistance to the changes.What barrier to change are they exhibiting?

You are the production manager for Connor's Construction,Inc.You decide to change the production procedure to increase efficiency.One of your long-time foremen is resisting the change,insisting that the idea won't work.He is exhibiting what obstacle to change?

Organizational development can help managers address problems such as merger/acquisitions,conflict management,and ____.

A new-venture fund provides resources from which individuals and groups can draw to develop new ideas,products,or businesses.

Of the companies on Fortune magazine's first list of America's 500 largest corporations published in 1955,how many survived the next half century?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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