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Which of the following is a key factor in encouraging innovation in an organization?
Rewarding both success and failures
What is the relationship between creativity and innovation?
Innovation is a subset of creativity
What is the role of idea champions in the innovation process?
They promote and support new ideas
Which of the following is an example of an organisational stressor related to role demands?
Pressures placed on the employee as a function of the particular role they play
Which of the following is an example of an organisational stressor related to interpersonal demands?
Lack of social support and poor interpersonal relationships
What is the adverse reaction people have when excessive pressure is placed on them from extraordinary demands, constraints, or opportunities?
Distress
What is the method of surveying employees' attitudes towards and perceptions of a change?
Survey feedback
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with creative thinking skills?
High level of self-confidence
What is design thinking?
A user-centric and collaborative approach to problem-solving
Which of the following is NOT an external force that creates the need for change?
Motivational component
What are the three variables that influence an organization's ability to foster innovation?
Structure, culture, and human resource practices
What is the ability to use analogies called?
Creative Thinking skills
What is the desire to work on something because it is intrinsically interesting called?
Intrinsic task motivation
What is any alteration or adaption of an organisation's structure, technology or people called?
Change
What are the five factors that impede creativity?
Surveillance, external motivators, competition, constrained choices
What is involved in turning creativity into innovation?
Perception, incubation, inspiration
What internal forces create a need to change?
Modifying an organizational strategy, compensation and benefits system, employee attitudes
How can a manager foster innovation?
Inputs to transformation process, organizations structure, culture, human resource practices
What is the metaphor used to describe organizational change as a small raft navigating a raging river?
White water rapids metaphor
What are the three stages of managing for sustainability?
Awakening, pioneering, transformation
What are the reasons why change fails?
Failure to see the need for change, uncertainty about adopting new methods, concern over personal loss
Which of the following is a key factor in encouraging innovation in an organization?
Celebrating mistakes
What is the role of idea champions in the innovation process?
To actively support and promote new ideas
What is the adverse reaction people have when excessive pressure is placed on them from extraordinary demands, constraints, or opportunities?
Stress
What are the three variables that influence an organization's ability to foster innovation?
Experimentation, risk tolerance, and positive feedback
What is the method of surveying employees' attitudes towards and perceptions of a change?
Change management survey
Which of the following is NOT an external force that creates the need for change?
Organizational culture
What is design thinking?
A systematic approach to problem-solving and innovation
Which human resource variables affect innovation?
Promoting training and development, offering high job security, and reducing fear of making mistakes
What is the relationship between creativity and innovation?
Innovation is the ability to produce novel and useful ideas
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic associated with creative thinking skills?
Objectivity
What is the purpose of Organisational Development (OD)?
To assist organisational members with planned change by focusing on their attitudes and values
What is the purpose of Survey Feedback?
To survey employees' attitudes towards and perceptions of a change
What is the purpose of Process Consultation?
To assess organisational processes using outside consultants
Which technique is NOT used for overcoming barriers to change?
Manipulation and co-optation
What is the purpose of Team Building?
To help work groups set goals and develop positive interpersonal relationships
What is the purpose of Intergroup Development?
To make several work groups more cohesive
What is the adverse reaction people have when excessive pressure is placed on them from extraordinary demands, constraints, or opportunities?
Negative stress - Distress
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of stress?
Difficulty making routine decisions
Which of the following is NOT a category of stress?
Emotional
Which of the following is NOT an organisational stressor related to role demands?
Lack of social support
Which of the following is NOT a category of stress?
Emotional
What is the purpose of Team Building?
To set goals and develop positive interpersonal relationships
What is the purpose of Intergroup Development?
To make several work groups more cohesive
What is the role of idea champions in the innovation process?
To promote and advocate for new ideas
What is the purpose of Survey Feedback?
To assess employees' attitudes towards and perceptions of a change
What are the three stages of managing for sustainability?
Planning, implementation, evaluation
What is the ability to use analogies called?
Metaphorical thinking
What is design thinking?
A problem-solving approach that focuses on understanding users' needs and developing innovative solutions
What is the purpose of Organisational Development (OD)?
To assist organisational members with planned change by focusing on their attitudes and values
Which of the following is NOT an external force that creates the need for change?
Organisational culture
Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's culture that encourages innovation?
Tolerance for ambiguity
What is the role of idea champions in the innovation process?
To ensure new ideas are implemented
Which of the following is NOT a human resource variable that affects innovation?
Fear of making mistakes
What is the relationship between creativity and innovation?
Innovation is a subset of creativity
What is the impact of an organization's culture on innovation?
It encourages risk-taking and diversity of opinions
What is the purpose of idea champions in the innovation process?
To support and promote new ideas
How does an organization's culture affect innovation?
It encourages risk-taking and diversity of opinions
What is the impact of tolerance for ambiguity on innovation?
It encourages risk-taking and creativity
What is the impact of tolerating risk on innovation?
It treats mistakes as learning opportunities
What is the impact of tolerating diversity of opinions on innovation?
It encourages the exploration of alternative ideas
How does design thinking influence innovation?
It promotes a user-centric and collaborative approach to problem-solving
What are the three variables that influence an organization's ability to foster innovation?
Organizational structure, culture, and human resource practices
What external forces create the need for change?
Marketplace, government laws and regulations, and technology
What internal forces create a need to change?
Labor markets, economic conditions, and compensation and benefits system
How can a manager foster innovation?
By creating an environment that stimulates innovation
What is the metaphor used to describe organizational change as a small raft navigating a raging river?
White water rapids metaphor
What is the purpose of Organizational Development (OD)?
To manage the change process and facilitate organizational change
What is any alteration or adaption of an organization's structure, technology, or people called?
Change
What is the desire to work on something because it is intrinsically interesting called?
Intrinsic motivation
What is involved in turning creativity into innovation?
Perception, incubation, inspiration, and innovation
Unlocking Innovation: Learn how managers can foster creativity and encourage experimentation in organizations. Explore the impact of organizational culture on innovation and discover the process of turning creative ideas into successful products or services. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of innovation in this informative quiz!
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