C208 stuvia 2023 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which three individuals within an organization could play the role of change agent - ANSWER ceo consultant employee Which of the eight steps described by Kotter is the first step a change leader takes when implementing a change - ANSWER Establishing a sense of urgency Place the stages of Everett Roger's Diffusion of Innovation model in order from 1 (earliest stage) to 5 (latest stage) - ANSWER knowledge persuasion decision implementation confirmation The head of human resources o...

Bridges' Transitional Model -ANSWER A change process model with three stages: Ending, Losing, and Letting Go; The Neutral Zone; and New Beginning Change Curve Model -ANSWER A change process model that explores how individuals manage personal change Change management -ANSWER The process of managing change in an organization Creativity -ANSWER The generation of new ideas by individuals and teams Cultural Web Model -ANSWER An organizational culture model that reviews six cultural eleme...

Leadership - ANSWER Leadership is the process by which one person influences the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors of others Organizational Change - ANSWER The act of making an organization something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone Change Management - ANSWER The process of managing change in an organization Creativity - ANSWER The generation of new ideas by individuals and teams Innovation - ANSWER The process by which an organization generates new i...

Leadership - ANSWER Leadership is the process by which one person influences the thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors of others Organizational Change - ANSWER The act of making an organization something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone Change Management - ANSWER The process of managing change in an organization Creativity - ANSWER The generation of new ideas by individuals and teams Innovation - ANSWER The process by which an organization generates new i...

What are cultural norms? - ANSWER an organization's expectations of its members' behavior in any given situation According to Cameron and Quinn's Competing Values Framework model, in which type of organizational culture are the leaders efficient, organized, and striving to run a smooth operation by following procedures and policies? - ANSWER hierarchy Lower and middle-level managers typically only initiate and implement all of the following kinds of change except? - ANSWER invention of ...

What are cultural norms? - ANSWER an organization's expectations of its members' behavior in any given situation According to Cameron and Quinn's Competing Values Framework model, in which type of organizational culture are the leaders efficient, organized, and striving to run a smooth operation by following procedures and policies? - ANSWER hierarchy Lower and middle-level managers typically only initiate and implement all of the following kinds of change except? - ANSWER invention of ...

Which stage in Kurt Lewin's change model involves changes being institutionalized in the corporate culture? -ANSWER ideas by individuals and teams. Clan -ANSWER friendly place where people openly share like a family or group of friends might. This organization values loyalty, tradition, collaboration, commitment, teamwork, participation, and consensus. Adhocracy style of organization -ANSWER is entrepreneurial, flexible, and creative. People take risks and are innovators. You will find cu...

How does the nature of a corporate culture differ from a public sector organization's culture? - ANSWERA) A corporation typically has to satisfy shareholders, who expect financial returns on their investment. B) A corporation's focus on shareholder profit can mean a lessened emphasis on the personal development of the employees. C) A corporation must balance meeting the needs of taxpayers and those they serve while adhering to regulations, safety issues, and government guidelines. D) a and ...

Top down -ANSWER Top-down change is the approach taken by most organizations. It's common because it offers (in theory) the senior management of the organization more control over the change initiative. For organizations that are bureaucratic or hierarchical, or must move quickly to comply with new regulations or rules or to respond to a crisis, the top-down technique is a logical approach. Bottom Up -ANSWER Bottom-up change begins with frontline employees. This approach relies on employee c...

What challenge does the implementation stage present for some entrepreneurs? -ANSWER A balance of key managerial functions and entrepreneurial energy Which two statements characterize low end disruption? -ANSWER It is an innovation that is good enough. It evolves over time into a product with more features. Which approaches would be appropriate for communicating change initiatives? -ANSWER Explaining why the change is needed Addressing concerns raised by the prospect of change Whi...