Question 1

Which of the following is an external force that is creating change for organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) technology 
B) workforce demographics 
C) market conditions 
D) all of the above 
A) technology 
B) workforce demographics 
C) market conditions 
D) all of the above

Question 2

Describe an organization that you believe needs to undergo a change.Describe the change that is needed and,using Lewin's model of planned change,discuss how you would implement that change.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending on the organ

Question 3

Organic structures

Accepted Answer

A) are related to lower job satisfaction. 
B) have formal communication channels. 
C) maximize efficiency and minimize costs. 
D) are conducive to entrepreneurial activity and general innovativeness. 
A) are related to lower job satisfaction. 
B) have formal communication channels. 
C) maximize efficiency and minimize costs. 
D) are conducive to entrepreneurial activity and general innovativeness.

Question 4

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

Accepted Answer

A workforce demographic that might impac

Question 5

_________ structures are most effective for organizations that do not have large numbers of products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ structures are most effective for organizations...

Question 6

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Centralized organizations

Accepted Answer

A) tend to have faster,more efficient decision making. 
B) attract more job candidates. 
C) put less pressure on higher level managers. 
D) can lead to large cost savings in purchasing operations. 
A) tend to have faster,more efficient decision making. 
B) attract more job candidates. 
C) put less pressure on higher level managers. 
D) can lead to large cost savings in purchasing operations.

Question 8

Employees with a positive self-concept are better at coping with change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Learning organizations use which of the following approaches to acquire knowledge that they can use to change behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) conducting formal retrospective meetings. 
B) studying customer habits. 
C) benchmarking against best industry practices. 
D) all of the above. 
A) conducting formal retrospective meetings. 
B) studying customer habits. 
C) benchmarking against best industry practices. 
D) all of the above.

Question 10

_________ refers to the number of levels within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Hierarchy 
B) Departments 
C) Structure 
D) Centralization 
A) Hierarchy 
B) Departments 
C) Structure 
D) Centralization

Question 11

Organic structures are related to higher levels of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the four building blocks of a company's structure?

Accepted Answer

Centralization,depar

Question 13

Flat structures

Accepted Answer

A) have narrow spans of control. 
B) provide lower levels of self-actualization than tall structures. 
C) provide opportunities for greater role clarity for employees. 
D) provide limited advancement opportunities. 
A) have narrow spans of control. 
B) provide lower levels of self-actualization than tall structures. 
C) provide opportunities for greater role clarity for employees. 
D) provide limited advancement opportunities.

Question 14

In an organization offering unlimited vacation time,employees typically are what percentage in favor/not in favor?

Accepted Answer

A) 95% / 5% 
B) 60% / 40% 
C) 30% / 70% 
D) 75% / 25% 
A) 95% / 5% 
B) 60% / 40% 
C) 30% / 70% 
D) 75% / 25%

Question 15

Michael defends the new change in company healthcare registration as helping the firm be more efficient.He says,"After all,we have healthcare.Let's learn how to do this since it will help us." Michael is reacting to the change using the ______________ form.

Accepted Answer

enthusiast

Question 16

A formalized structure leads to faster decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A learning organization is one where acquiring knowledge and changing behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge is part of the organization's design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

Accepted Answer

Lewin's model is comprised of three stag

Question 19

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding the second stage of planned change?

Accepted Answer

A) Squash resistance to change as this could derail progress. 
B) Get everyone on board with the change as soon as possible. 
C) Create big wins because people need to see that things are happening. 
D) Ensure that management keeps alert to and deals with obstacles that arise. 
A) Squash resistance to change as this could derail progress. 
B) Get everyone on board with the change as soon as possible. 
C) Create big wins because people need to see that things are happening. 
D) Ensure that management keeps alert to and deals with obstacles that arise.

Which of the following is an external force that is creating change for organizations?

Describe an organization that you believe needs to undergo a change.Describe the change that is needed and,using Lewin's model of planned change,discuss how you would implement that change.

Organic structures

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

_________ structures are most effective for organizations that do not have large numbers of products.

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

Centralized organizations

Employees with a positive self-concept are better at coping with change.

Learning organizations use which of the following approaches to acquire knowledge that they can use to change behavior?

_________ refers to the number of levels within an organization.

Organic structures are related to higher levels of job satisfaction.

What are the four building blocks of a company's structure?

Flat structures

In an organization offering unlimited vacation time,employees typically are what percentage in favor/not in favor?

Michael defends the new change in company healthcare registration as helping the firm be more efficient.He says,"After all,we have healthcare.Let's learn how to do this since it will help us." Michael is reacting to the change using the ______________ form.

A formalized structure leads to faster decision making.

A learning organization is one where acquiring knowledge and changing behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge is part of the organization's design.

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the second stage of planned change?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

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Exam 14: Organizational Structure and Change

Which of the following is an external force that is creating change for organizations?

Describe an organization that you believe needs to undergo a change.Describe the change that is needed and,using Lewin's model of planned change,discuss how you would implement that change.

Organic structures

What impact might workforce demographics have on an organization?

_________ structures are most effective for organizations that do not have large numbers of products.

When people react to organizational change negatively,they are absent more often and are more likely to voluntarily leave the company.

Centralized organizations

Employees with a positive self-concept are better at coping with change.

Learning organizations use which of the following approaches to acquire knowledge that they can use to change behavior?

_________ refers to the number of levels within an organization.

Organic structures are related to higher levels of job satisfaction.

What are the four building blocks of a company's structure?

Flat structures

In an organization offering unlimited vacation time,employees typically are what percentage in favor/not in favor?

Michael defends the new change in company healthcare registration as helping the firm be more efficient.He says,"After all,we have healthcare.Let's learn how to do this since it will help us." Michael is reacting to the change using the ______________ form.

A formalized structure leads to faster decision making.

A learning organization is one where acquiring knowledge and changing behavior as a result of the newly acquired knowledge is part of the organization's design.

Briefly describe the Lewin process of change model.

If a firm is operating in a stable environment,the centralized organizational structure may lead to the most efficient operations.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the second stage of planned change?

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Culture

Filters