Question 1

When implementing open systems planning, much information is gathered and recorded.How can the tendency to collect and examine too much information be managed so that organisations do not lose track of what is important for organisational effectiveness?

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Question 2

Explain transorganisational systems and how these can assist organisations to deal with complexity and environmental uncertainty.What are the advantages and disadvantages of transorganisational systems?

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Question 3

Discuss the key ideas in each of three approaches to work design.

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Question 4

Satisfying both technical and human needs to achieve work-design success is likely to occur in limited circumstances.Under which circumstances can this be achieved? Where technology and people are incompatible, what can be done? Discuss, drawing on the theories and models outlined in the chapter.Students may use case studies or draw on personal experiences in answering the question.

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Question 5

Explain two popular options available for a manager who wants to restructure an organisation.

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Question 6

Explain why organisations must relate to their environment.

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Question 7

How might people react to job enrichment interventions?

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Question 8

Describe the motivational approach to job design and how it produces high work quality, internal motivation and work satisfaction.What barriers to job enrichment exist and how would you overcome them?

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Question 9

How do technical and personal factors affect work design?

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Quiz 8: Organisation Development Interventions: Strategy and Structure