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What could be a reason for structural inertia in an organization?
What could be a reason for structural inertia in an organization?
- Threat to expertise of specialized groups
- High level of investment in fixed assets
- Narrowly defined job descriptions and clear lines of authority (correct)
- Lack of motivation among employees
Why might individuals or groups in an organization resist change?
Why might individuals or groups in an organization resist change?
- They have a distorted perception of the need for change
- They fear losing their power and political advantages (correct)
- They are not motivated to adapt to new situations
- They fear losing their expertise
What could be a result of a huge investment in fixed assets in an organization?
What could be a result of a huge investment in fixed assets in an organization?
- Increased resistance to change (correct)
- Increased level of expertise among specialized groups
- Increased creative response to change
- Increased motivation among employees
What is one way to overcome resistance to change in an organization?
What is one way to overcome resistance to change in an organization?
What is a potential consequence of changing an organizational pattern?
What is a potential consequence of changing an organizational pattern?
Why might a lack of creative response to change be a problem in an organization?
Why might a lack of creative response to change be a problem in an organization?
Who is credited with conducting team-building sessions with a CEO and the top executive team?
Who is credited with conducting team-building sessions with a CEO and the top executive team?
What type of groups did Robert Tannenbaum work with in 1952 and 1953?
What type of groups did Robert Tannenbaum work with in 1952 and 1953?
Who established 'Aloka' in Mysore?
Who established 'Aloka' in Mysore?
What was the duration of Max Coley's leadership training program in Delhi?
What was the duration of Max Coley's leadership training program in Delhi?
Who was a member of NTL and stayed in Delhi as a Consultant to the Ministry of Education?
Who was a member of NTL and stayed in Delhi as a Consultant to the Ministry of Education?
In what year did Rolf Lynton conduct initial groups in India?
In what year did Rolf Lynton conduct initial groups in India?
What is the primary purpose of performing a need assessment in management and leadership development?
What is the primary purpose of performing a need assessment in management and leadership development?
Which of the following career stages is characterized by concerns with advancing in career and autonomy?
Which of the following career stages is characterized by concerns with advancing in career and autonomy?
What is the primary objective of a Realistic Job Preview?
What is the primary objective of a Realistic Job Preview?
What is the primary difference between a manager and a leader?
What is the primary difference between a manager and a leader?
What is the primary purpose of Assessment Centers in career development?
What is the primary purpose of Assessment Centers in career development?
What is the last stage of an employee's career development, according to the provided text?
What is the last stage of an employee's career development, according to the provided text?
What is the purpose of the survey-feedback process in implementing System 4 management?
What is the purpose of the survey-feedback process in implementing System 4 management?
What is the primary goal of the action plans generated in the survey-feedback process?
What is the primary goal of the action plans generated in the survey-feedback process?
What is the key feature of work designs developed by Eric Trist and others at the Tavistock Institute?
What is the key feature of work designs developed by Eric Trist and others at the Tavistock Institute?
What is the role of unions and management in QWL programs?
What is the role of unions and management in QWL programs?
What is the primary focus of the first phase of QWL programs in Europe?
What is the primary focus of the first phase of QWL programs in Europe?
What is the characteristic of System 4 organizations?
What is the characteristic of System 4 organizations?
What qualities do people who adjust best to change possess?
What qualities do people who adjust best to change possess?
Why can employees be resistant to change?
Why can employees be resistant to change?
What does the Six Change Approaches provide?
What does the Six Change Approaches provide?
Which skills are considered essential for Change Management?
Which skills are considered essential for Change Management?
What distinguishes Reactive Change from Proactive Change?
What distinguishes Reactive Change from Proactive Change?
What relationship exists between Change and Innovation?
What relationship exists between Change and Innovation?
