Managing Change and Innovation Strategies
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What is defined as the adoption of a new idea or behavior by an organization?

  • Organizational innovation
  • Organizational development
  • Organizational adjustment
  • Organizational change (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an internal force for change?

  • Production inefficiencies
  • Technological advancements (correct)
  • Demands by employees
  • Labor unions

What strategy focuses on the development of new ideas within an organization?

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Experimentation
  • Exploration (correct)
  • Cooperation

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?

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Which factor does not contribute to external forces for change?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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What does organization renewal aim to achieve?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Which of the following describes culture change in an organization?

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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)?

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What change type focuses on improving employee skills and behaviors?

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What may technology-related changes in an organization involve?

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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?

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Flashcards

Organizational Change

Adopting a new idea or behavior within an organization.

External Forces for Change

Change drivers originating outside the organization (customers, competitors, technology, economy, etc.).

Internal Forces for Change

Change drivers arising from activities and decisions within the organization (employees, unions, production issues).

Innovation Strategies

Methods for introducing/improving products and technologies: exploration, cooperation, and entrepreneurship.

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Exploration Strategy

Designing an organization to promote creativity and new ideas.

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Idea Incubator

A safe environment within a company for developing new ideas free from bureaucracy or politics.

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Cooperation Strategy

Establishing internal and external partnerships to share knowledge and facilitate coordination.

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Entrepreneurship Strategy

Creating processes to ensure that new ideas for products are implemented and accepted.

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Open Innovation

A strategy that involves seeking and commercializing new ideas beyond the company's boundaries, even going beyond industry limits.

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Entrepreneurship in Innovation

The process of creating mechanisms to ensure new ideas are accepted, implemented, and carried forward within an organization.

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Inventor Role

A person who understands and develops the technical aspects of an idea but may lack the skills to secure support or commercialize it.

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Champion Role

Someone who believes in an idea, envisions its benefits, and overcomes obstacles by securing financial and political support.

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Sponsor Role

A high-level manager who removes organizational barriers, approves the idea, and safeguards it within the company.

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Critic Role

A person who realistically evaluates an idea, identifies weaknesses, and sets strict criteria the idea must meet.

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New-Venture Team

A separate unit within an organization dedicated to developing and launching major innovations, free from bureaucratic constraints.

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Characteristics of New-Venture Teams

New-venture teams are typically small, loosely structured, and operate outside the usual organizational rules to encourage creativity.

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Skunkworks

A small, independent, and often secretive team within a company that focuses on developing breakthrough ideas. They are given autonomy and freedom to explore creative solutions.

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New Venture Fund

A dedicated pool of resources within a company allocated for funding new ideas, products, or businesses. This provides individuals and groups with the financial support to develop their initiatives.

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People Change vs. Culture Change

People change focuses on individual development, like training employees. Culture change, on the other hand, aims to transform the overall mindset and values of the entire organization.

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Planned Change

A deliberate strategy to introduce structural innovations, new policies, goals, or a change in operating philosophy, organizational climate, or leadership style.

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Technology Related Changes

Changes that involve the adoption of new technologies, such as automating data processing with computers or shifting from unit production to mass production.

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Task Related Changes

Changes that focus on improving the nature of work, such as promoting internal motivation and higher quality performance.

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Structure Related Changes

Changes that alter the organizational hierarchy, roles, or responsibilities. Examples include eliminating levels of management or shifting from line-staff to functional authority.

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Organization Development (OD)

A planned process of change that uses behavioral science knowledge and techniques to improve an organization's health and effectiveness. It focuses on adaptation, relationship improvement, learning, and problem-solving.

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Organization Renewal

The process of initiating, implementing, and managing necessary changes to ensure an organization's viability, adaptability, problem-solving, learning, and growth.

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OD Process Steps

A typical OD process involves seven steps: Initial Diagnosis, Data Collection, Data Feedback and Confrontation, Action Planning and Problem Solving, Team Building, Inter-Group Development, and Evaluation and Follow-Up.

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Kurt Lewin's Change Model

A classic model for understanding planned change, consisting of three phases: Unfreezing, Changing, and Refreezing.

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Resistance to Change

Employees may resist change due to various reasons like fear of the unknown, loss of control, and disrupted routines. Understanding these reasons is crucial for managing change effectively.

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Overcoming Resistance to Change

Organizations can manage resistance to change through education and communication, participation, negotiation, top management support, and coercion.

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Classic Psychological Reactions to Change

Common psychological reactions to change include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

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Barriers to Change (Kotter)

Kotter outlines various barriers to change, including lack of a sense of urgency, insufficient communication, lack of vision, and resistance to change.

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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.

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