Question 1

What are the two main sources of resistance to change? Offer specific examples of each source.

Accepted Answer

There are two basic sources of resistanc

Question 2

________ is a set of social science techniques designed to plan and implement change in work settings for the purpose of enhancing both personal and organizational effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational change 
B)  Organizational development 
C)  A quality of work life program 
D)  First-order change 
A)  Organizational change 
B)  Organizational development 
C)  A quality of work life program 
D)  First-order change

Question 3

The use of "after action reviews" by the Army is a technique for:

Accepted Answer

A)  fully incorporating employees in change efforts. 
B)  developing a cognitive oriented organization. 
C)  creating a sense of urgency and importance. 
D)  generating discomfort with the status quo. 
A)  fully incorporating employees in change efforts. 
B)  developing a cognitive oriented organization. 
C)  creating a sense of urgency and importance. 
D)  generating discomfort with the status quo.

Question 4

The ethical use of organizational development techniques requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  the concealment of OD motives from those involved. 
B)  a strong ethical culture and oversight by ethical professionals. 
C)  oversight by union officials. 
D)  quality circles and coffee-klatch time. 
A)  the concealment of OD motives from those involved. 
B)  a strong ethical culture and oversight by ethical professionals. 
C)  oversight by union officials. 
D)  quality circles and coffee-klatch time.

Question 5

Is organizational development inherently unethical?

Accepted Answer

By its very nature, OD represents an att

Question 6

Explain the basic techniques of organizational development used to implement change.

Accepted Answer

Management by Objectives (MBO) involves

Question 7

The survey feedback method uses questionnaires and interviews to collect information about organizational issues and uses that information as the basis for planning organizational change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the two main sources of resistance to change? Offer specific examples of each source.

________ is a set of social science techniques designed to plan and implement change in work settings for the purpose of enhancing both personal and organizational effectiveness.

The use of "after action reviews" by the Army is a technique for:

The ethical use of organizational development techniques requires:

Is organizational development inherently unethical?

Explain the basic techniques of organizational development used to implement change.

The survey feedback method uses questionnaires and interviews to collect information about organizational issues and uses that information as the basis for planning organizational change.

The Field of Organizational Behavior

Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting to the Work Environment

Individual Differences: Personality, Skills, and Abilities

Coping With Organizational Life: Emotions and Stress

Work-Related Attitudes: Prejudice, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Motivation in Organizations

Group Dynamics and Work Teams

Communication in Organizations

Decisions Making in Organizations

Conflict, Cooperation, Trust, and Deviance: Interpersonal Behavior at Work

Power: Its Uses and Abuses in Organizations

Leadership in Organizations

Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation

Organizational Structure and Design

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Exam 16: Managing Organizational Change: Strategic Planning and Organizational Development

What are the two main sources of resistance to change? Offer specific examples of each source.

________ is a set of social science techniques designed to plan and implement change in work settings for the purpose of enhancing both personal and organizational effectiveness.

The use of "after action reviews" by the Army is a technique for:

The ethical use of organizational development techniques requires:

Is organizational development inherently unethical?

Explain the basic techniques of organizational development used to implement change.

The survey feedback method uses questionnaires and interviews to collect information about organizational issues and uses that information as the basis for planning organizational change.

The Field of Organizational Behavior

Organizational Justice, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Perception and Learning: Understanding and Adapting to the Work Environment

Individual Differences: Personality, Skills, and Abilities

Coping With Organizational Life: Emotions and Stress

Work-Related Attitudes: Prejudice, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Motivation in Organizations

Group Dynamics and Work Teams

Communication in Organizations

Decisions Making in Organizations

Conflict, Cooperation, Trust, and Deviance: Interpersonal Behavior at Work

Power: Its Uses and Abuses in Organizations

Leadership in Organizations

Organizational Culture, Creativity, and Innovation

Organizational Structure and Design

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