Question 1

Organizational development has its roots in the disciplines of finance and accounting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Managerial innovations are innovations that have been developed by an organization's managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Team building is especially concerned with clarifying goals and role relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When is inertia most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) When there is a lack of resources 
B) When routines and processes are not modified 
C) When routines and processes are modified 
D) When there is a lack of resources and routines and processes are not modified 
E) When there is a lack of resources and routines and processes are modified 
A) When there is a lack of resources 
B) When routines and processes are not modified 
C) When routines and processes are modified 
D) When there is a lack of resources and routines and processes are not modified 
E) When there is a lack of resources and routines and processes are modified

Question 5

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the external environment by holding design competitions and/or using ________ to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Innovative ideas can be extracted from the...

Question 6

________ see the potential of innovative ideas and guide them through to implementation with sponsorship and support.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ see the potential of innovative ideas...

Question 7

________ import information into organizations,translate it for local use,and disseminate it for project members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ import information into organizations,translate it for...

Question 8

Organizations with hyper-turbulent environments face special challenges which require them to constantly acquire,assimilate,and ________ information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organizations with hyper-turbulent environments face special challenges...

Question 9

________ include the ability to tolerate uncertainty,withhold early judgment,see things in new ways,and be open to new and diverse experiences.

Accepted Answer

Creativity

Question 10

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the ________ environment by holding design competitions and/or using crowdsourcing to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Innovative ideas can be extracted from the...

Question 11

When using survey feedback,change agents recommend that they conduct the feedback meeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Organizations learn through knowledge acquisition and knowledge exploitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

"Creeping bureaucracy" is especially common in large new firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many managers know what to do,but have considerable trouble ________ this knowledge in the form of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many managers know what to do,but have...

Question 15

Reengineering focuses on the redesign of organizational processes to achieve improvements in time,cost,quality,and service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the key dimensions of a learning organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Vision/support; culture; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge acquisition 
B) Vision/support; knowledge acquisition; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge distribution 
C) Vision/support; knowledge acquisition; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge management/infrastructure 
D) Knowledge acquisition; knowledge distribution; knowledge transfer; knowledge management 
E) Vision/support; culture; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge management/infrastructure 
A) Vision/support; culture; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge acquisition 
B) Vision/support; knowledge acquisition; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge distribution 
C) Vision/support; knowledge acquisition; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge management/infrastructure 
D) Knowledge acquisition; knowledge distribution; knowledge transfer; knowledge management 
E) Vision/support; culture; learning systems/dynamics; knowledge management/infrastructure

Question 17

Gatekeepers are individuals who oppose the innovations advocated by idea champions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Transformational leaders can be especially effective when it comes to

Accepted Answer

A) overcoming resistance to change and survey feedback. 
B) overcoming resistance to change and reengineering. 
C) unfreezing and reengineering. 
D) refreezing and reengineering. 
E) overcoming resistance to change and institutionalization. 
A) overcoming resistance to change and survey feedback. 
B) overcoming resistance to change and reengineering. 
C) unfreezing and reengineering. 
D) refreezing and reengineering. 
E) overcoming resistance to change and institutionalization.

Question 19

Extrinsic rewards that are clearly tied to creativity do indeed increase creative behaviour,especially when accompanied by autonomy and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Extrinsic rewards that are clearly tied to...

Question 20

What is a managerial innovation?

Accepted Answer

A) An innovation developed by the management of an organization 
B) An innovation designed to develop the managers in an organization 
C) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that facilitate organizational change and adaptation 
D) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that improve the way products and services are designed 
E) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that result in new products and services 
A) An innovation developed by the management of an organization 
B) An innovation designed to develop the managers in an organization 
C) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that facilitate organizational change and adaptation 
D) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that improve the way products and services are designed 
E) New forms of strategy, structure, human resource systems, and managerial practices that result in new products and services

Organizational development has its roots in the disciplines of finance and accounting.

Managerial innovations are innovations that have been developed by an organization's managers.

Team building is especially concerned with clarifying goals and role relationships.

When is inertia most likely to occur?

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the external environment by holding design competitions and/or using ________ to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

________ see the potential of innovative ideas and guide them through to implementation with sponsorship and support.

________ import information into organizations,translate it for local use,and disseminate it for project members.

Organizations with hyper-turbulent environments face special challenges which require them to constantly acquire,assimilate,and ________ information.

________ include the ability to tolerate uncertainty,withhold early judgment,see things in new ways,and be open to new and diverse experiences.

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the ________ environment by holding design competitions and/or using crowdsourcing to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

When using survey feedback,change agents recommend that they conduct the feedback meeting.

Organizations learn through knowledge acquisition and knowledge exploitation.

"Creeping bureaucracy" is especially common in large new firms.

Many managers know what to do,but have considerable trouble ________ this knowledge in the form of action.

Reengineering focuses on the redesign of organizational processes to achieve improvements in time,cost,quality,and service.

What are the key dimensions of a learning organization?

Gatekeepers are individuals who oppose the innovations advocated by idea champions.

Transformational leaders can be especially effective when it comes to

Extrinsic rewards that are clearly tied to creativity do indeed increase creative behaviour,especially when accompanied by autonomy and ________.

What is a managerial innovation?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

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Exam 15: Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Organizational development has its roots in the disciplines of finance and accounting.

Managerial innovations are innovations that have been developed by an organization's managers.

Team building is especially concerned with clarifying goals and role relationships.

When is inertia most likely to occur?

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the external environment by holding design competitions and/or using ________ to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

________ see the potential of innovative ideas and guide them through to implementation with sponsorship and support.

________ import information into organizations,translate it for local use,and disseminate it for project members.

Organizations with hyper-turbulent environments face special challenges which require them to constantly acquire,assimilate,and ________ information.

________ include the ability to tolerate uncertainty,withhold early judgment,see things in new ways,and be open to new and diverse experiences.

Innovative ideas can be extracted from the ________ environment by holding design competitions and/or using crowdsourcing to broadcast design problems to a large audience of potential innovators.

When using survey feedback,change agents recommend that they conduct the feedback meeting.

Organizations learn through knowledge acquisition and knowledge exploitation.

"Creeping bureaucracy" is especially common in large new firms.

Many managers know what to do,but have considerable trouble ________ this knowledge in the form of action.

Reengineering focuses on the redesign of organizational processes to achieve improvements in time,cost,quality,and service.

What are the key dimensions of a learning organization?

Gatekeepers are individuals who oppose the innovations advocated by idea champions.

Transformational leaders can be especially effective when it comes to

Extrinsic rewards that are clearly tied to creativity do indeed increase creative behaviour,especially when accompanied by autonomy and ________.

What is a managerial innovation?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Filters