In the white-water rapids metaphor of change, change is seen as an occasional disruption in the normal flow of events.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2A cultural due diligence analysis should be done to ensure compatibility before a ________ has been finalized.
A) corporate downsizing initiative
B) stealth marketing campaign
C) SWOT analysis
D) merger or acquisition
Question 3Identify some of the external and internal forces of change.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4In organizations departmentalized by products, each self-contained division ________.
A) gains economies of scale through shared resources
B) gives employees a global perspective of the company
C) meets changes in the market in flexible ways
D) has all the resources needed to develop, manufacture, and sell its products
Question 5Describe and explain the calm waters view of organizational change.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Approximately what percentage of males have filed sexual harassment charges?
A) 5
B) 15
C) 26
D) 33
Question 7The process of recognizing that the current state of affairs is undesirable and is in need of change is referred to as:
A) defining the problem.
B) planning the problem.
C) unfreezing.
D) realization.
Question 8Refer to Table 11.1. The key element in the students' demonstrated behavior is:
A) trust.
B) interdependence of their tasks.
C) the breadth of their roles on the committees.
D) their perception of the punishments they will receive if they don't behave like this.
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