What is an organizational life cycle?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Small-batch technology has a higher level of technical complexity than large-batch technology.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, when an organization reaches the ________ stage, its decline becomes irreversible.
A) blinded
B) faulty action
C) inaction
D) dissolution
Question 4An organization taking the internal systems approach uses technology to reduce the time needed to bring new products to market.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, which of the following is most likely to halt the decline of an organization that has reached the crisis stage?
A) using a functional organizational structure
B) decreasing the division of labor
C) employing a new top-management team
D) centralizing decision-making authority
Question 6An organization taking the technical approach to measure organizational effectiveness uses technology to develop new products, services, and processes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7According to Weitzel and Jonsson's model of organizational decline, during which of the following stages of decline an organization has the least chance of survival?
A) inaction
B) faulty action
C) crisis
D) blinded
Question 8Technology is used at all three stages in the value creation process: input, conversion, and output.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false