Question 1

According to Hellriegel and Slocum's model, which of the following combinations is associated with high probability of survival and growth?

Accepted Answer

High stability and high adaptability are associated with a high probability of survival and growth because they allow an organization to respond to changes in the environment while maintaining its core values and identity.

Question 2

Changing an organization is the process of modifying an existing organization to increase organizational effectiveness. Which of the following statements is true about such modifications?

Accepted Answer

Organizational changes can involve any segment of the organization, such as structure, technology, tasks, and people. It is not limited to any specific aspect of the organization, and changes can occur in any area of the organization.

Question 3

Attitudes, leadership skills, and communication skills are ________.

Accepted Answer

Attitudes, leadership skills, and communication skills are all related to people and their behavior, making them people factors rather than structural, technological, communication, or informative factors.

Question 4

Hellriegel and Slocum's model shows the relative importance of ________ to organizational survival.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The CEO of a company decides to introduce decentralization to help the organization exercise greater control over its subunits and increase employee motivation. This is an example of a ________ change.

Accepted Answer

Decentralization involves changing the organizational structure to increase autonomy and decision-making power at lower levels of the organization, which is a structural change. The other options (people, administrative, technological, and managerial) do not necessarily involve a change in the organizational structure.

Question 6

Value Innovations Inc. engages in selling computers and other electronic components through telephone and Web orders. The company decides to change the existing policies and procedures to fit the communication needs of the organization. This is an example of a(n) ________ change.

Accepted Answer

The change in policies and procedures to fit communication needs involves a change in the structure of the organization, making it a structural change.

Question 7

Organizational effectiveness depends primarily on activities centering around three classes of factors. The factors are ________.

Accepted Answer

Organizational effectiveness depends primarily on people, technology, and structure, all working together in a cohesive and efficient manner. The right people must be in place with the appropriate skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. Technology must be utilized appropriately to support the organization's goals and objectives. The structure of the organization must be designed to promote efficiency, communication, and collaboration.

Question 8

Workers who have some mobility but are expected to report to the office on a regular basis are called tethered workers.

Accepted Answer

Tethered workers are those who have some mobility but are still expected to report to the office on a regular basis.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a structural factor that determines organizational effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is a type of organizational change that emphasizes modifying certain aspects of organization members to increase organizational effectiveness ?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Virtual training is a training process that goes beyond the boundaries and structure of traditional training.

Accepted Answer

Virtual training includes various techniques such as online courses, webinars, virtual classrooms, and other forms of digital learning that can be accessed from anywhere at any time. It has revolutionized the way training is conducted by providing more flexibility, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness.

Question 12

Value Innovations Inc. engages in selling computers and other electronic components through telephone and Web orders. The company has decided to change some of its policies. When recruiting employees, it will now focus primarily on the attitudes of individuals. Here, the company is concentrating on a(n) ________ factor.

Accepted Answer

The company has decided to focus on the attitudes of individuals when recruiting employees. This is a people-oriented factor, as it involves evaluating the personal qualities and characteristics of potential employees. The other options (structural, technological, communication, informative) do not directly relate to the company's decision to change its recruitment focus.

Question 13

Which of the following combinations of stability and adaptation is associated with the probability of a slow death of the organization?

Accepted Answer

High stability and low adaptation is associated with the probability of a slow death of the organization because it suggests that the organization is resistant to change and is not able to keep up with the changing market demands and environmental factors. This can lead to a decline in the organization's success and ultimately lead to its demise.

Question 14

Cost reduction is the most commonly cited reason for designing and implementing virtual offices.

Accepted Answer

Virtual offices can eliminate the need for physical office space, reducing rent, utilities, and other overhead costs associated with maintaining a traditional office. Additionally, virtual offices can reduce expenses such as commuting, parking, and business travel.

Question 15

Alterx Technologies International Inc., a technology solutions company, provides managed technology solutions to small and medium sized businesses. The company is planning to bring about substantial changes in its operations. However, the company understands some degree of stability is also a prerequisite for long-term organizational success. Which of the following combinations of adaptability and stability will provide Alterx the highest probability of growth and survival?

Accepted Answer

High stability and high adaptability provide a balance that allows a company to respond to changes while maintaining a solid foundation, which is crucial for growth and survival.

Question 16

The managerial grid proposes that various managerial styles can be described by a manager's concern for ________.

Accepted Answer

The managerial grid proposes that managerial styles can be described by a manager's concern for the two dimensions of production and people. The grid identifies five different styles: impoverished, task management, middle-of-the-road, country club, and team management. Each style is defined by how high or low a manager's concern is for production and people.

Question 17

A structural change ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is the most complete description of organizational effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

________ changes emphasize increasing organizational effectiveness by changing controls that influence organization members during the performance of their jobs

Accepted Answer

Structural changes involve altering the organization's design and framework, including control and coordination mechanisms, to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Technological changes involve introducing new technology or changing existing technology, People changes involve modifying employee behavior and attitudes, Managerial changes emphasize the role of the manager, and Administrative changes deal with administrative procedures and policies.

Question 20

Clarifying and redefining jobs within an organization is an example of a(n) ________ change.

Accepted Answer

Clarifying and redefining jobs within an organization relates to the structure or organizational design. This change is purely structural as it involves the arrangement of positions, roles, and responsibilities within the organization.

Quiz 14: Organizational Change: Stress, Conflict, and Virtuality