Question 1

Venture teams are large groups of employees dedicated to coming up with new ideas for improved organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some management experts argue that to survive the upheaval of the early twenty-first century, managers must turn their organizations into change leaders by using the present to actually create the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The four strategic types of change highlighted in our text include all of the following categories except:

Accepted Answer

A)  technology. 
B)  products and services. 
C)  strategy and structure. 
D)  life cycle maturation. 
A)  technology. 
B)  products and services. 
C)  strategy and structure. 
D)  life cycle maturation.

Question 4

A new venture fund provides financial resources for employees to develop new ideas, products, or businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the operations of venture teams or action teams. Why are they particularly important to large organizations? Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Venture teams, also known as action team

Question 6

A switching structure is one that switches back and forth as needed between product and matrix in form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The horizontal coordination model is used primarily for innovations in the administrative core.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Only 12 percent of all new products actually undertaken eventually earn an economic success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ambidextrous organizations have processes that allow for employment of skilled workers on the one hand, and unskilled workers on the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Technical innovation is facilitated by a(n) ____ process and a(n) ____ structure, while administrative change best occurs as a result of a(n) ____ process and a(n) ____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  top-down, organic - bottom-up, mechanistic 
B)  bottom-up, organic - top-down, mechanistic 
C)  strategic, mechanistic - tactical, organic 
D)  ambidextrous, product - OD intervention, functional 
A)  top-down, organic - bottom-up, mechanistic 
B)  bottom-up, organic - top-down, mechanistic 
C)  strategic, mechanistic - tactical, organic 
D)  ambidextrous, product - OD intervention, functional

Question 11

List and describe the three of the five techniques that managers use to overcome resistance to change.

Accepted Answer

1. Communication: Managers can overcome

Question 12

The ambidextrous approach refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  using different structures and management processes for creation and for implementation. 
B)  introducing parts of a new procedure while maintaining parts of the old procedure. 
C)  not letting the "left hand" (one department) know what the "right hand" (another department) is doing. 
D)  using highly skilled employees to implement a change. 
A)  using different structures and management processes for creation and for implementation. 
B)  introducing parts of a new procedure while maintaining parts of the old procedure. 
C)  not letting the "left hand" (one department) know what the "right hand" (another department) is doing. 
D)  using highly skilled employees to implement a change.

Question 13

Key components of organization design contributing to successful new product innovation are:

Accepted Answer

A)  specialization, boundary spanning, and horizontal coordination. 
B)  formalization, hierarchy, and organic structure. 
C)  specialization, formalization, and standardization. 
D)  dual-core processes, top management support, and incremental change. 
A)  specialization, boundary spanning, and horizontal coordination. 
B)  formalization, hierarchy, and organic structure. 
C)  specialization, formalization, and standardization. 
D)  dual-core processes, top management support, and incremental change.

Question 14

Give two examples of organizations that have switched structures to maintain an ambidextrous approach.

Accepted Answer

One example of an organization that has

Question 15

Compare and contrast the dual core approach and the ambidextrous approach.

Accepted Answer

The dual core approach and the ambidextr

Question 16

Corporate downsizing is an example of top-down structure change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and discuss each of the elements for successful change. Diagram the sequence of the elements.

Accepted Answer

Successful change requires several key e

Question 18

It has been found that new products will be more successful if:

Accepted Answer

A)  a company pays more attention to production than to marketing so quality can improve. 
B)  outside technology is used. 
C)  most work is done by subcontractors. 
D)  those without much authority or seniority become product champions. 
A)  a company pays more attention to production than to marketing so quality can improve. 
B)  outside technology is used. 
C)  most work is done by subcontractors. 
D)  those without much authority or seniority become product champions.

Question 19

____ occurs when organization members actually use a new idea, technique, or behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Formulation 
D)  Coordination 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Formulation 
D)  Coordination

Question 20

Coming up with a new way of doing things is the ____ step of the change process.

Accepted Answer

A)  need 
B)  idea 
C)  adoption 
D)  resources 
A)  need 
B)  idea 
C)  adoption 
D)  resources

Venture teams are large groups of employees dedicated to coming up with new ideas for improved organizational structure.

Some management experts argue that to survive the upheaval of the early twenty-first century, managers must turn their organizations into change leaders by using the present to actually create the future.

The four strategic types of change highlighted in our text include all of the following categories except:

A new venture fund provides financial resources for employees to develop new ideas, products, or businesses.

Describe the operations of venture teams or action teams. Why are they particularly important to large organizations? Give an example.

A switching structure is one that switches back and forth as needed between product and matrix in form.

The horizontal coordination model is used primarily for innovations in the administrative core.

Only 12 percent of all new products actually undertaken eventually earn an economic success.

Ambidextrous organizations have processes that allow for employment of skilled workers on the one hand, and unskilled workers on the other.

Technical innovation is facilitated by a(n) process and a(n) structure, while administrative change best occurs as a result of a(n) process and a(n) structure.

List and describe the three of the five techniques that managers use to overcome resistance to change.

The ambidextrous approach refers to:

Key components of organization design contributing to successful new product innovation are:

Give two examples of organizations that have switched structures to maintain an ambidextrous approach.

Compare and contrast the dual core approach and the ambidextrous approach.

Corporate downsizing is an example of top-down structure change.

List and discuss each of the elements for successful change. Diagram the sequence of the elements.

It has been found that new products will be more successful if:

____ occurs when organization members actually use a new idea, technique, or behavior.

Coming up with a new way of doing things is the ____ step of the change process.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using It for Coordination and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters

Exam 11: Innovation and Change

Venture teams are large groups of employees dedicated to coming up with new ideas for improved organizational structure.

Some management experts argue that to survive the upheaval of the early twenty-first century, managers must turn their organizations into change leaders by using the present to actually create the future.

The four strategic types of change highlighted in our text include all of the following categories except:

A new venture fund provides financial resources for employees to develop new ideas, products, or businesses.

Describe the operations of venture teams or action teams. Why are they particularly important to large organizations? Give an example.

A switching structure is one that switches back and forth as needed between product and matrix in form.

The horizontal coordination model is used primarily for innovations in the administrative core.

Only 12 percent of all new products actually undertaken eventually earn an economic success.

Ambidextrous organizations have processes that allow for employment of skilled workers on the one hand, and unskilled workers on the other.

Technical innovation is facilitated by a(n) ____ process and a(n) ____ structure, while administrative change best occurs as a result of a(n) ____ process and a(n) ____ structure.

List and describe the three of the five techniques that managers use to overcome resistance to change.

The ambidextrous approach refers to:

Key components of organization design contributing to successful new product innovation are:

Give two examples of organizations that have switched structures to maintain an ambidextrous approach.

Compare and contrast the dual core approach and the ambidextrous approach.

Corporate downsizing is an example of top-down structure change.

List and discuss each of the elements for successful change. Diagram the sequence of the elements.

It has been found that new products will be more successful if:

____ occurs when organization members actually use a new idea, technique, or behavior.

Coming up with a new way of doing things is the ____ step of the change process.

Organizations and Organization Theory

Strategy, Organization Design, and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Using It for Coordination and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle, and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Decision Making Processes

Conflict, Power, and Politics

Filters

Technical innovation is facilitated by a(n) process and a(n) structure, while administrative change best occurs as a result of a(n) process and a(n) structure.