Exam 16: Organisational Change and Stress Management

'Organisational development' refers to an approach that seeks to identify the unique qualities and special strengths of an organisation,which can then be built on to improve performance.

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Question 21

Research demonstrates that all efforts to resist change are dysfunctional in terms of organisational effectiveness.

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Question 22

The de-emphasis of hierarchical authority and control in organisational development (OD)is referred to as:

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Question 23

An example of change in the nature of the work force is:

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Question 24

What are the three steps in Lewin's model for change?

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Question 25

Phrases such as "more cultural diversity","ageing population" and "increased immigration and outsourcing" are all examples of what force for change?

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Question 26

Johnson Farm Products has decided to expand its traditional business with farmers in order to include home gardeners.This change is not met with enthusiasm by the sales personnel,who have had good long-term relationships with area farmers.You know that the change will be difficult if you cannot overcome the resistance of the sales personnel and get their cooperation. You have decided to involve the sales personnel in planning for the change and in stocking appropriate new items.The method for overcoming resistance that you have chosen is:

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Question 27

In the change process known as action research,the gathering of information about problems occurs in the analysis stage.

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Question 28

Which of the following is not a psychological consequence of stress?

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Question 29

Which of the following is not a step in the appreciative inquiry process?

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Question 30

Which of the following statements about idea champions in different cultures is false?

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Question 31

The most widely studied pattern in the stress-performance literature is the ________ relationship.

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Question 32

Most firms that have introduced wellness programs have found costs to exceed the benefits.

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Question 33

Group activity in team building emphasises intergroup processes.

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Question 34

In the process of action research,diagnosis is followed by:

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Question 35

Which of the following is a suggestion for managers to make their firms learning organisations?

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Question 36

Where there is organisational resistance,change managers often fail to make advancements.

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Question 37

What is the goal of planned change?

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Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a source of individual resistance to change?

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Question 39

For potential stress to become actual stress,the outcome must be perceived to have both and .

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'Organisational development' refers to an approach that seeks to identify the unique qualities and special strengths of an organisation,which can then be built on to improve performance.

Research demonstrates that all efforts to resist change are dysfunctional in terms of organisational effectiveness.

The de-emphasis of hierarchical authority and control in organisational development (OD)is referred to as:

An example of change in the nature of the work force is:

What are the three steps in Lewin's model for change?

Phrases such as "more cultural diversity","ageing population" and "increased immigration and outsourcing" are all examples of what force for change?

In the change process known as action research,the gathering of information about problems occurs in the analysis stage.

Which of the following is not a psychological consequence of stress?

Which of the following is not a step in the appreciative inquiry process?

Which of the following statements about idea champions in different cultures is false?

The most widely studied pattern in the stress-performance literature is the ________ relationship.

Most firms that have introduced wellness programs have found costs to exceed the benefits.

Group activity in team building emphasises intergroup processes.

In the process of action research,diagnosis is followed by:

Which of the following is a suggestion for managers to make their firms learning organisations?

Where there is organisational resistance,change managers often fail to make advancements.

What is the goal of planned change?

Which of the following is NOT a source of individual resistance to change?

For potential stress to become actual stress,the outcome must be perceived to have both and .

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

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Exam 16: Organisational Change and Stress Management

'Organisational development' refers to an approach that seeks to identify the unique qualities and special strengths of an organisation,which can then be built on to improve performance.

Research demonstrates that all efforts to resist change are dysfunctional in terms of organisational effectiveness.

The de-emphasis of hierarchical authority and control in organisational development (OD)is referred to as:

An example of change in the nature of the work force is:

What are the three steps in Lewin's model for change?

Phrases such as "more cultural diversity","ageing population" and "increased immigration and outsourcing" are all examples of what force for change?

In the change process known as action research,the gathering of information about problems occurs in the analysis stage.

Which of the following is not a psychological consequence of stress?

Which of the following is not a step in the appreciative inquiry process?

Which of the following statements about idea champions in different cultures is false?

The most widely studied pattern in the stress-performance literature is the ________ relationship.

Most firms that have introduced wellness programs have found costs to exceed the benefits.

Group activity in team building emphasises intergroup processes.

In the process of action research,diagnosis is followed by:

Which of the following is a suggestion for managers to make their firms learning organisations?

Where there is organisational resistance,change managers often fail to make advancements.

What is the goal of planned change?

Which of the following is NOT a source of individual resistance to change?

For potential stress to become actual stress,the outcome must be perceived to have both ________ and ________.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Application

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Filters

For potential stress to become actual stress,the outcome must be perceived to have both and .