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What is defined as the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization?
What is defined as the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization?
Which of the following is NOT an internal force for change?
Which of the following is NOT an internal force for change?
What strategy focuses on the development of new ideas within an organization?
What strategy focuses on the development of new ideas within an organization?
Which innovation strategy allows for the implementation of new ideas through structured processes?
Which innovation strategy allows for the implementation of new ideas through structured processes?
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What is a potential benefit of an in-house incubator?
What is a potential benefit of an in-house incubator?
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Which factor does not contribute to external forces for change?
Which factor does not contribute to external forces for change?
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Which strategy emphasizes internal and external coordination for knowledge sharing?
Which strategy emphasizes internal and external coordination for knowledge sharing?
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The generation of novel ideas to meet needs is referred to as what?
The generation of novel ideas to meet needs is referred to as what?
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What is the primary purpose of Open Innovation?
What is the primary purpose of Open Innovation?
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Which role is responsible for obtaining financial and political support for an idea?
Which role is responsible for obtaining financial and political support for an idea?
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What characteristic is NOT typical of a New-Venture Team?
What characteristic is NOT typical of a New-Venture Team?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of entrepreneurship within organizations?
Which of the following is a key aspect of entrepreneurship within organizations?
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What role looks for shortcomings and defines criteria for assessing an idea?
What role looks for shortcomings and defines criteria for assessing an idea?
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Which contributes to a successful innovation environment according to management practices?
Which contributes to a successful innovation environment according to management practices?
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In the context of innovation, which group is often involved in the idea development process?
In the context of innovation, which group is often involved in the idea development process?
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What is a notable benefit of establishing a New-Venture Team?
What is a notable benefit of establishing a New-Venture Team?
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What is the primary focus of organization development?
What is the primary focus of organization development?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven steps in the organizational development process?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven steps in the organizational development process?
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What does organization renewal aim to achieve?
What does organization renewal aim to achieve?
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What is the purpose of using behavioral-science knowledge in organization development?
What is the purpose of using behavioral-science knowledge in organization development?
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Which of the following is a method to overcome resistance to change?
Which of the following is a method to overcome resistance to change?
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In what ways can top management support be beneficial during change implementation?
In what ways can top management support be beneficial during change implementation?
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What is the significance of collaboration in the organizational development process?
What is the significance of collaboration in the organizational development process?
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Which element is most likely to represent a barrier to change in an organization?
Which element is most likely to represent a barrier to change in an organization?
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What is the primary focus of a skunkworks team within a company?
What is the primary focus of a skunkworks team within a company?
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Which of the following describes culture change in an organization?
Which of the following describes culture change in an organization?
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What does planned change attempt to address within an organization?
What does planned change attempt to address within an organization?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of organization development (OD)?
Which of the following is NOT a component of organization development (OD)?
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What change type focuses on improving employee skills and behaviors?
What change type focuses on improving employee skills and behaviors?
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What may technology-related changes in an organization involve?
What may technology-related changes in an organization involve?
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What is a key benefit of a skunkworks initiative?
What is a key benefit of a skunkworks initiative?
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Which aspect of planned change refers to the approach of altering line-staff relationships?
Which aspect of planned change refers to the approach of altering line-staff relationships?
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Study Notes
Managing Change and Innovation
- Organizational change is the adoption of new ideas or behaviors within an organization.
- Change is influenced by both external forces (economic, technological, competitive) and internal forces (employee decisions, production).
- Employee demands, labor union pressures, and operational inefficiencies are internal drivers for change.
- Increasing competition necessitates innovation, specifically in product development and technology.
- New products and technologies require significant organizational adaptations.
Innovation Strategies
- Three primary innovation strategies are exploration, cooperation, and entrepreneurship.
- Exploration focuses on fostering creativity and generating new ideas.
- Cooperation involves establishing mechanisms for internal and external coordination, promoting knowledge sharing.
- Entrepreneurship involves implementing procedures that encourage new ideas to be accepted and implemented.
Exploration
- Creativity and experimentation are critical.
- Idea incubators provide a safe space for employees to develop new ideas without bureaucratic constraints.
Cooperation
- Internal and external coordination is crucial for innovation.
- Horizontal coordination mechanisms facilitate idea flow across various departments.
- Strategic partnerships with external entities contribute to innovative ideas for new products and services.
- Open innovation expands idea search beyond organizational boundaries.
Entrepreneurship
- Establishing mechanisms for new ideas to gain traction is critical.
- Managers can encourage entrepreneurial activities by supporting autonomy, creativity, and risk-taking.
- Idea champions actively promote and support new ideas.
- New venture teams focus on developing highly innovative ideas.
New Venture Teams
- Small, informal, highly autonomous teams focused on innovative ideas.
- Skunkworks (a variation of the new venture team) are secretive and independent to encourage creativity.
Organizational Change Process
- New venture funding facilitates idea development.
- Organization development is a planned and systematic approach to organizational change.
- Change is a multifaceted process with various stages (unfreezing, changing, refreezing).
- Understanding resistance to change is crucial for successful implementation.
- Communication, participation, negotiation, support, and coercion are methods to manage resistance.
Barriers to Change
- Cultural, social, and organizational barriers exist.
- Individual factors like lack of communication and skill can hinder change.
Organization Development Process
- Data collection, feedback, and confrontation are initial steps in organization development.
- Action planning and problem-solving follow initial diagnosis.
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This quiz explores the concepts of organizational change and innovation, focusing on both internal and external drivers that influence the need for change. It covers various innovation strategies such as exploration, cooperation, and entrepreneurship, encouraging a deeper understanding of how organizations adapt to new technologies and ideas.
