Industrial Psychology (11-20)

In Lewin's Change Model, which step involves breaking down the forces that maintain the status quo?

Which part of the organization is responsible for ensuring overall goals are carried out by the operating core?

What is the primary focus of the technostructure within an organization?

What is a primary characteristic of evolutionary change?

Which role does not typically welcome change but will comply if it becomes necessary?

Which function involves ensuring employees possess necessary KSAOs for their roles?

Which strategy is associated with people enjoying change and often making changes for its own sake?

Which organizational part transforms raw goods into sellable products?

What is the result of the refreezing step in the change process?

Which part of the organization is associated with executive leadership and overall success?

Which of the following constitutes the core of an organization's culture?

What is a primary characteristic of a 'Traditional' organizational structure?

Which phase of mergers and acquisitions focuses primarily on financial issues?

In the context of organizational downsizing, a horizontal cut refers to:

Person-Organization Fit primarily assesses:

The Organizational Practices Scale mainly measures:

Which coordinating mechanism involves sharing information on mutual tasks?

What does a 'Vertical Cut' in an organization imply?

Which term describes the exporting of work to cheaper labor markets in overseas countries?

Which element of organizational structure deals with the division of work?

What is a characteristic of a mechanistic organization?

Which organizational structure involves overlaying two structures to leverage the benefits of both?

In a flat matrix organization, which characteristic is emphasized?

Which type of organizational structure is designed to operate in rapidly changing environments?

Which structure is characterized by both functional and product-specific divisions?

What is the main goal of organizational development?

Which structure divides an organization into departments based on the functions or tasks performed?

In the context of centralization, where is the decision-making authority vested?

Which of the following accurately describes the 'Decision Making Process' in the Vroom-Yetton model?

What is a defining feature of nonstandard organizations?

What is Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand Theory primarily based on?

Which organizational theory is characterized by a minimal hierarchy and informal communication?

In the context of roles within organizational social systems, what does 'Role Ambiguity' refer to?

Which decision-making model is focused on the expressive character of decision-making in successful organizations?

Norms in social systems can be classified into 'descriptive' and 'injunctive' norms. What mainly differentiates them?

What is a key characteristic of 'Role Differentiation' in organizational settings?

What is a primary element that makes up organizational climate?

Which component is integral to the development and communication of norms within an organization?

What distinguishes roles from jobs within an organization?

What is the primary focus of 'Rational Choice Theory' within Adam Smith's framework?

Which strategy in organizational politics involves using favors and flattery to increase personal appeal?

What is the primary goal of reengineering business processes?

Which phase of Appreciative Inquiry focuses on creating a vision statement from gathered information?

In a divisional organizational structure, divisions are organized based on what?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Radical changes in organizational transformation?

What does the term 'Politics' refer to in an organizational context?

What is a primary focus of Positive Psychology in organizational development?

Which of the following organizational change techniques engage employees by focusing on positive messages?

Which stage of Appreciative Inquiry involves designing ways to identify the organization's future path?

Organizational transformation is often driven by interventions directed primarily towards what?

What is a key characteristic that often leads to the failure of Organizational Development (OD) efforts?

Which of the following is NOT a component of Beckhard's definition of Organizational Development?

In the context of Action Research Model, what follows the initial research about the organization?

Which of the following is essential for effective team building interventions?

Which method is commonly used for systematic data collection in OD interventions?

What is the primary focus of Total Quality Management (TQM) in organizations?

Which aspect is NOT part of the sequenced steps for Total Quality Management (TQM)?

What is Gainsharing primarily aimed at improving within an organization?

What is a requirement for Survey Feedback to be effective in OD interventions?

What defines Total Quality Management's Self-Comparison analysis?

Which leadership style focuses on changing the goals, values, ethics, standards, and performance of others?

Which motivational factor describes leaders who become leaders due to a sense of duty?

What pattern is characterized by a high need for power and a low need for affiliation?

Which type of leader acts in a warm and supportive manner and shows concern for subordinates?

What type of leadership consists of many task-oriented behaviors?

Which leadership style assumes the organization's objectives are stable and aligned with the external environment?

Which theory views an organization as a machine with centralized authority?

Which type of leader is likely to believe that employees are lazy and extrinsically motivated?

Under which leadership style do leaders flourish when they delegate power and encourage initiative?

Which motivational factor describes someone who seeks leadership for personal gain?

Which power base is derived from personal characteristics valued by the organization?

Which type of communication is aimed at linking related tasks, work units, and divisions in an organization?

Which step in organizational decision making involves developing criteria for a successful solution?

What type of task performance involves employees modifying their behavior to align with a changing environment?

Which source of perceptual error occurs when the most recent information dominates our perception?

What type of power is based on the ability to punish or threaten to punish others?

Which effect occurs when our general impression of a person distorts our perception of other characteristics of that person?

Which power base is grounded in formal rights or authority by virtue of a position in an organization?

Which type of individual behavior involves anticipating and introducing new work patterns?

Which type of power is grounded in the possession of specialized knowledge, skill, or expertise?

Which characteristic is not typically associated with Neo-Classical Organization Theory?

What is a key aspect of Contingency Theory in organizational management?

Which is a disadvantage of a Hierarchical organizational structure?

Open Systems Theory focuses on organizations being influenced by which of the following?

What element is not typically highlighted in Motivation Theory?

The concept that there is no single best way to manage an organization pertains to which theory?

Which organizational structure is known for reducing duplication of scarce resources?

Which theory integrates classical organizational models with behavioral sciences?

In a Functional organizational structure, what is a notable disadvantage?

Which aspect is central to Modern Organization Theory?

What is a key advantage of operating each division as a separate entity?

Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with the duplication of areas of expertise?

What does the structure that recognizes interdepartmental dependencies foster?

What is a benefit of having a minimal hierarchy and high flexibility in an organization?

Which factor enhances speed and efficiency in organizations?

How can the ratio of line workers to supervisors affect the organization?

What is a downside of requiring new skills and knowledge to manage lateral relationships and teams?

What is a potential risk for employees at the bottom level in a highly hierarchical organization?

Which structure is better suited for dealing with complex, creative work products?

What is a disadvantage of having an insufficient number of specialized jobs due to economies of scale?