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What is organizational change?
What is organizational change?
- The movement of an organization away from its present state and toward some desired future state to increase its efficiency and effectiveness (correct)
- The process of documenting an organization's current state
- The maintenance of the organization's present state without any alterations
- The establishment of rigid policies to prevent any future changes
Who are change agents in an organization?
Who are change agents in an organization?
- Individuals who resist any form of organizational change
- Employees who are indifferent to change initiatives
- Managers who maintain the status quo
- People who take responsibility for managing change initiatives (correct)
What is induced change in the context of organizational change?
What is induced change in the context of organizational change?
- The resistance to change from employees and stakeholders
- The deliberate maintenance of the organization's existing policies and structures
- Unplanned and spontaneous alterations to the organization's structure
- Planned new institutional arrangements and policies made in response to changes in the environment to gain a competitive advantage (correct)
How does organizational change relate to an organization's culture?
How does organizational change relate to an organization's culture?
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What are change challenges faced by managers in a unionized workplace?
What are change challenges faced by managers in a unionized workplace?
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