Question 1

Being disturbed by changes without voicing your opinion is

Accepted Answer

A) active resistance. 
B) passive resistance. 
C) enthusiastic support. 
D) compliance. 
A) active resistance. 
B) passive resistance. 
C) enthusiastic support. 
D) compliance.

Question 2

A flexible,decentralized structure with low levels of formalization where communication lines are more fluid is an) __________ structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A flexible,decentralized structure with low levels of...

Question 3

Formalization works well in what type of organization?

Accepted Answer

Formalization works best where

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) All change attempts have to overcome the resistance of people. 
B) Resistance to change is the first step in Lewin's model of change. 
C) When people react negatively to change,they are absent less often. 
D) When people react negatively to change,they experience negative emotions,but are no more likely to leave the firm than they would be in a firm that was not undergoing organizational change. 
A) All change attempts have to overcome the resistance of people. 
B) Resistance to change is the first step in Lewin's model of change. 
C) When people react negatively to change,they are absent less often. 
D) When people react negatively to change,they experience negative emotions,but are no more likely to leave the firm than they would be in a firm that was not undergoing organizational change.

Question 5

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Accepted Answer

A) low job satisfaction 
B) low agreeableness 
C) feelings of certainty 
D) fear of failure 
A) low job satisfaction 
B) low agreeableness 
C) feelings of certainty 
D) fear of failure

Question 6

Decentralization is the concentration of decision making at higher levels in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organic structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Organizational change may mean downsizing;which of these is NOT an appropriate way to handle being downsized?

Accepted Answer

A) Find out what you are entitled to,whether it's severance pay,continued health benefits,or training. 
B) Update your resume and secure a good reference at your current company. 
C) Share your situation on social media and make sure to criticized the company so everyone knows it wasn't your fault. 
D) Consider new options and other career fields,using this as an opportunity. 
A) Find out what you are entitled to,whether it's severance pay,continued health benefits,or training. 
B) Update your resume and secure a good reference at your current company. 
C) Share your situation on social media and make sure to criticized the company so everyone knows it wasn't your fault. 
D) Consider new options and other career fields,using this as an opportunity.

Question 9

A country's culture may impact the organizational structure,since when leaders are expected to be,and are,power distant,the organization's structure

Accepted Answer

A) may have little impact on how employees are motivated. 
B) can be confusing to employees. 
C) can be used to change the culture. 
D) offers a way to remove the leaders. 
A) may have little impact on how employees are motivated. 
B) can be confusing to employees. 
C) can be used to change the culture. 
D) offers a way to remove the leaders.

Question 10

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What impact do market conditions have on an organization?

Accepted Answer

The upheaval in the economy currently ha

Question 12

Andy is vehemently opposed to the restructuring of the jobs in his department in the manufacturing firm.He decides that since no one is listening to what he has to say he will get their attention by damaging each of the parts he is making for tomorrow's shipment.This is an example of what kind of change reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) enthusiastic support 
B) passive resistance 
C) active resistance 
D) compliance 
A) enthusiastic support 
B) passive resistance 
C) active resistance 
D) compliance

Question 13

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What impact does globalization have on an organization?

Accepted Answer

Globalization can be a threat or an oppo

Question 15

___________ structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ structures are highly formalized and centralized....

Question 16

Describe some forms that organizational change takes.

Accepted Answer

Organizational change may impa

Question 17

Which of the statements is true regarding workplace demographics and their impact on change?

Accepted Answer

A) An older workforce that chooses retirement may cause an increase in valuable knowledge for firms. 
B) More older workers in the workforce will create a need for new types of benefits. 
C) Demographic shifts in the workforce will likely cause flexible work hours and job sharing to diminish as older people like the structure of set hours of work. 
D) An older workforce will result in a change demographically,but little else. 
A) An older workforce that chooses retirement may cause an increase in valuable knowledge for firms. 
B) More older workers in the workforce will create a need for new types of benefits. 
C) Demographic shifts in the workforce will likely cause flexible work hours and job sharing to diminish as older people like the structure of set hours of work. 
D) An older workforce will result in a change demographically,but little else.

Question 18

What is a matrix organization?

Accepted Answer

A matrix organization is a cross between

Question 19

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

Accepted Answer

A company organized into human resource,

Question 20

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where __________________ are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production...

Being disturbed by changes without voicing your opinion is

A flexible,decentralized structure with low levels of formalization where communication lines are more fluid is an) __________ structure.

Formalization works well in what type of organization?

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Decentralization is the concentration of decision making at higher levels in the organization.

Organic structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Organizational change may mean downsizing;which of these is NOT an appropriate way to handle being downsized?

A country's culture may impact the organizational structure,since when leaders are expected to be,and are,power distant,the organization's structure

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

What impact do market conditions have on an organization?

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

What impact does globalization have on an organization?

___________ structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Describe some forms that organizational change takes.

Which of the statements is true regarding workplace demographics and their impact on change?

What is a matrix organization?

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where __________________ are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

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

Being disturbed by changes without voicing your opinion is

A flexible,decentralized structure with low levels of formalization where communication lines are more fluid is an) __________ structure.

Formalization works well in what type of organization?

Which of the following statements regarding resistance to change is correct?

Which of the following is a reason people resist change?

Decentralization is the concentration of decision making at higher levels in the organization.

Organic structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Organizational change may mean downsizing;which of these is NOT an appropriate way to handle being downsized?

A country's culture may impact the organizational structure,since when leaders are expected to be,and are,power distant,the organization's structure

Conflict at various levels is a potential issue for matrix organizations.

What impact do market conditions have on an organization?

In divisional structures,employees tend to be more specialists than generalists.

What impact does globalization have on an organization?

___________ structures are highly formalized and centralized.

Describe some forms that organizational change takes.

Which of the statements is true regarding workplace demographics and their impact on change?

What is a matrix organization?

Provide an example of an organization that has a functional structure.

The fundamental idea behind TPS,or just-in-time production developed by Toyota,is respect for customers and employees,where __________________ are empowered to the best products and services with minimum waste.

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