Question 1

According to Nutt and Backoff's organizational contexts in terms of their ability to produce visionary change, ____ organizations are those where visionary processes are likely to be most successful.
A) Rigid
B) Bold
C) Overmanaged
D) Liberated

Accepted Answer

Nutt and Backoff argued that liberated organizations are those that are most likely to produce visionary change. These organizations allow for creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking, creating an environment where innovative ideas can thrive. Rigid organizations, on the other hand, are characterized by tight control and a lack of flexibility, making it difficult for visionaries to push for change. Bold organizations may have a vision, but they may lack the necessary structures and processes to turn that vision into reality. Overmanaged organizations may be focused on maintaining the status quo rather than pursuing innovative ideas.

Question 2

According to the ____ image of change, vision is in many ways immaterial to the way change will proceed. Inexorable forces, often external to the organization, will have the most influence on change.
A) Director
B) Nurturer
C) Caretaker
D) Interpreter

Accepted Answer

The description matches the Caretaker image of change which emphasizes that change is often forced upon an organization by external factors and that the role of the leader is to manage and minimize the negative impacts of these changes. The other options, Director, Nurturer, and Interpreter, all place a greater emphasis on the leader's vision and ability to inspire and guide the organization through change.

Question 3

According to Boal and Hooijberg, effective visions have:
A) An affective and cognitive component
B) A positive and negative correlation
C) A general and specific component
D) No relationship to organizational change

Accepted Answer

Boal and Hooijberg argue that effective visions must have both an affective (emotional) and cognitive (rational) component. This means the vision should appeal to people's emotions while also making logical sense.

Question 4

According to Nutt and Backoff, ____ organizations have high resource availability but little acceptance of the need for change.
A) Rigid
B) Bold
C) Overmanaged
D) Liberated

Accepted Answer

Overmanaged organizations, as described by Nutt and Backoff, have high resource availability but little acceptance of the need for change. This is because they are often focused on maintaining control and stability, rather than embracing innovation or change.

Question 5

According to Levin, the first-step in vision as story-telling is:
A) Being informed
B) Visiting the future
C) Creating the story
D) Developing the vision

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Levin, the first-step in vision...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way in which change actions will be delivered according to Scott-Morgan?
A) Desperation
B) Aspiration
C) Inspiration
D) Perspiration

Accepted Answer

Scott-Morgan outlines three ways in which change actions will be delivered: aspiration (aiming for a better future), inspiration (motivating people through shared values and vision), and perspiration (working hard and putting in effort). Desperation is not one of the ways in which change actions will be delivered according to Scott-Morgan.

Question 7

"Bringing the best to everyone we touch" is the vision statement of:
A) Heinz
B) Lowes
C) The Estee Lauder Companies
D) DuPont

Accepted Answer

"Bringing the best to everyone we touch" is the vision statement of The Estee Lauder Companies. This statement represents their commitment to providing high-quality products and experiences to all their customers.

Question 8

According to Nutt and Backoff, the ___ approach to crafting a vision is one in which the CEO provides the strategic vision for the organization.
A) Leader-dominated
B) Pump-priming
C) Facilitation
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Nutt and Backoff describe the "leader-dominated" approach as one in which the CEO provides the strategic vision for the organization.

Question 9

According to Hay and Williamson, the ____ dimension is a shared view within the organization of what are the market, customers, competitors and industry dynamics.
A) External
B) Internal
C) Global
D) Contingency

Accepted Answer

The external dimension refers to the organization's understanding and perspective of external factors such as market trends, customer needs, competitors, and industry dynamics. This encompasses how an organization views and reacts to the external environment in which it operates.

Question 10

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a different philosophy for creating vision?
A) Telling
B) Selling
C) Consulting
D) Authorizing

Accepted Answer

The text does not mention "Authorizing" as a philosophy for creating vision. The other options, telling, selling, and consulting, are discussed as different approaches.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the generic features that are likely to enhance organizational performance cited by Nutt and Backoff?
A) Possibility
B) Desirability
C) Actionability
D) Accountability

Accepted Answer

Accountability is not listed by Nutt and Backoff as a generic feature likely to enhance organizational performance. The features they cite include possibility, desirability, and actionability.

Question 12

According to Scott-Morgan, ____ means highlighting what needs to be done.
A) Desperation
B) Aspiration
C) Inspiration
D) Perspiration

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Scott-Morgan, ____ means highlighting what...

Question 13

According to the ____ image of change, vision is something that is essential to producing successful organizational change. It should be articulated early on and it is up to the leaders to do this.
A) Director
B) Navigator
C) Interpreter
D) Coach

Accepted Answer

The Director image of change emphasizes the role of leaders in setting a vision for change and guiding the organization towards it. This approach views leaders as the primary architects of change, responsible for articulating a clear vision early in the change process.

Question 14

According to Nutt and Backoff's organizational contexts in terms of their ability to produce visionary change, ____ organizations are classified as those that have low resources but high acceptance of the need for change.
A) Rigid
B) Bold
C) Overmanaged
D) Liberated

Accepted Answer

Bold organizations are characterized by having low resources but a high acceptance of the need for change, making them more likely to pursue visionary change despite resource constraints.

Question 15

____ depicts what the organization is and does.
A) Vision
B) Mission
C) Philosophy
D) Goals

Accepted Answer

The mission statement is the statement that depicts what the organization is and does. It outlines the organization's purpose and primary objectives.

Question 16

____ articulates values and beliefs about how work should be carried out.
A) Vision
B) Mission
C) Philosophy
D) Goals

Accepted Answer

Philosophy articulates values and beliefs about how work should be carried out, whereas vision is the aspirational statement about the future state of the organization, mission defines the purpose of the organization, and goals are the specific objectives that an organization aims to achieve.

Question 17

According to the ____ image of change, vision is the ability to articulate the inner voice of the organization, that which is lived, be it core ideology or values and that underpins the identity of the organization.
A) Director
B) Nurturer
C) Coach
D) Interpreter

Accepted Answer

The Interpreter image of change emphasizes understanding and articulating the core values, ideology, and identity of an organization. This approach focuses on interpreting and communicating the inner voice of the organization to guide change effectively.

Question 18

According to Nutt and Backoff, ____ is when the vision has enough imagery that it is powerful enough to communicate clearly a picture of where the organization is headed.
A) Possibility
B) Desirability
C) Actionability
D) Articulation

Accepted Answer

Nutt and Backoff refer to this as "articulation", defined as the clarity and vividness of the vision that can effectively communicate where the organization is headed.

Question 19

____ articulate how the organization will progress toward the future, not what the actual future will be.
A) Vision
B) Mission
C) Philosophy
D) Goals

Accepted Answer

Goals articulate how an organization will progress toward the future, outlining specific objectives and the means to achieve them, rather than predicting the actual future itself.

Question 20

According to Nutt and Backoff, the ___ approach to crafting vision is one in which the CEO provides visionary ideas and gets selected people and groups within the organization to further develop these ideas within the broad parameters set out by the CEO.
A) Leader-dominated
B) Pump-priming
C) Facilitation
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The pump-priming approach involves the CEO initiating visionary ideas and then allowing selected individuals or groups within the organization to further develop these ideas, fitting the description provided.

Quiz 9: Linking Vision and Change

According to Nutt and Backoff's organizational contexts in terms of their ability to produce visionary change, ____ organizations are those where visionary processes are likely to be most successful.

According to the ____ image of change, vision is in many ways immaterial to the way change will proceed. Inexorable forces, often external to the organization, will have the most influence on change.

According to Boal and Hooijberg, effective visions have:

According to Nutt and Backoff, ____ organizations have high resource availability but little acceptance of the need for change.

According to Levin, the first-step in vision as story-telling is:

Which of the following is NOT a way in which change actions will be delivered according to Scott-Morgan?

"Bringing the best to everyone we touch" is the vision statement of:

According to Nutt and Backoff, the ___ approach to crafting a vision is one in which the CEO provides the strategic vision for the organization.

According to Hay and Williamson, the ____ dimension is a shared view within the organization of what are the market, customers, competitors and industry dynamics.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a different philosophy for creating vision?

Which of the following is NOT one of the generic features that are likely to enhance organizational performance cited by Nutt and Backoff?

According to Scott-Morgan, ____ means highlighting what needs to be done.

According to the ____ image of change, vision is something that is essential to producing successful organizational change. It should be articulated early on and it is up to the leaders to do this.

According to Nutt and Backoff's organizational contexts in terms of their ability to produce visionary change, ____ organizations are classified as those that have low resources but high acceptance of the need for change.

____ depicts what the organization is and does.

____ articulates values and beliefs about how work should be carried out.

According to the ____ image of change, vision is the ability to articulate the inner voice of the organization, that which is lived, be it core ideology or values and that underpins the identity of the organization.

According to Nutt and Backoff, ____ is when the vision has enough imagery that it is powerful enough to communicate clearly a picture of where the organization is headed.

____ articulate how the organization will progress toward the future, not what the actual future will be.

According to Nutt and Backoff, the ___ approach to crafting vision is one in which the CEO provides visionary ideas and gets selected people and groups within the organization to further develop these ideas within the broad parameters set out by the CEO.