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What is the first step in the organizational change process?
What is the first step in the organizational change process?
Which level of management is responsible for setting goals that align with corporate objectives?
Which level of management is responsible for setting goals that align with corporate objectives?
In the context of organizational control, what must managers balance?
In the context of organizational control, what must managers balance?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the organizational change process?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the organizational change process?
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What is involved in the evaluation step of the organizational change process?
What is involved in the evaluation step of the organizational change process?
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What is the primary goal of control and information systems in an organization?
What is the primary goal of control and information systems in an organization?
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What type of control allows managers to anticipate problems before they arise?
What type of control allows managers to anticipate problems before they arise?
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Which of the following mechanisms is NOT associated with behavior control?
Which of the following mechanisms is NOT associated with behavior control?
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Which type of control provides insights about customer reactions to goods and services?
Which type of control provides insights about customer reactions to goods and services?
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Which of the following is considered a financial measure of performance?
Which of the following is considered a financial measure of performance?
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What role does technology play in concurrent control?
What role does technology play in concurrent control?
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What is the main function of operating budgets in organizational control?
What is the main function of operating budgets in organizational control?
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Which organizational control focuses on managing through established values and norms?
Which organizational control focuses on managing through established values and norms?
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What is the primary objective of Lewin’s Force-Field Theory in the context of organizational change?
What is the primary objective of Lewin’s Force-Field Theory in the context of organizational change?
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In the context of organizational learning, what does the term 'impetus for change' refer to?
In the context of organizational learning, what does the term 'impetus for change' refer to?
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Which approach to implementing change is described as a gradual or evolutionary process involving all management levels?
Which approach to implementing change is described as a gradual or evolutionary process involving all management levels?
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What stage in Lewin's model of organizational change involves preparing for change by recognizing the need for it?
What stage in Lewin's model of organizational change involves preparing for change by recognizing the need for it?
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What is a key characteristic of Management by Objectives (MBO)?
What is a key characteristic of Management by Objectives (MBO)?
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Which control mechanism is aimed at managing potential problems before they occur?
Which control mechanism is aimed at managing potential problems before they occur?
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What is a significant problem associated with bureaucratic control?
What is a significant problem associated with bureaucratic control?
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How does an adaptive culture differ from an inert culture?
How does an adaptive culture differ from an inert culture?
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What is the correct order of stages in the organizational control process?
What is the correct order of stages in the organizational control process?
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What critical activity does benchmarking involve in the context of evaluating change?
What critical activity does benchmarking involve in the context of evaluating change?
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Which of the following best describes the Balanced Scorecard's purpose?
Which of the following best describes the Balanced Scorecard's purpose?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the components of clan control?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the components of clan control?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage in Lewin's three stages of change?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Lewin's three stages of change?
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What is a drawback of an inert organizational culture?
What is a drawback of an inert organizational culture?
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In the context of organizational control, what is the role of bureaucratic control?
In the context of organizational control, what is the role of bureaucratic control?
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What is the objective of organizational change?
What is the objective of organizational change?
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What is the primary purpose of organizational control in an organization?
What is the primary purpose of organizational control in an organization?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective control system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective control system?
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What are behavior controls primarily used for within an organization?
What are behavior controls primarily used for within an organization?
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How does organizational culture influence organizational control?
How does organizational culture influence organizational control?
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Which of the following steps is NOT part of the control process?
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the control process?
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What is a key disadvantage of output controls?
What is a key disadvantage of output controls?
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Managing change within an organization is primarily considered a vital task for which reason?
Managing change within an organization is primarily considered a vital task for which reason?
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Which of the following best describes control systems in an organization?
Which of the following best describes control systems in an organization?
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What is the formula for calculating Return on Investment (R.O.I)?
What is the formula for calculating Return on Investment (R.O.I)?
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Which of the following ratios assesses how efficiently an organization uses its resources?
Which of the following ratios assesses how efficiently an organization uses its resources?
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What does the Quick Ratio indicate?
What does the Quick Ratio indicate?
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Which ratio helps determine the extent to which managers have used borrowed funds?
Which ratio helps determine the extent to which managers have used borrowed funds?
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What is the purpose of the Times-Covered Ratio?
What is the purpose of the Times-Covered Ratio?
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Which ratio measures how well managers protect resources to meet short-term debts?
Which ratio measures how well managers protect resources to meet short-term debts?
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What does the formula for Operating Margin represent?
What does the formula for Operating Margin represent?
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Which of the following is a measure of activity ratios?
Which of the following is a measure of activity ratios?
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The formula for the Current Ratio is best defined as?
The formula for the Current Ratio is best defined as?
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How is the Debt-to-Asset Ratio calculated?
How is the Debt-to-Asset Ratio calculated?
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Study Notes
Organizational Control and Change
- Organizational control is the process of monitoring and regulating how efficiently and effectively an organization and its members perform activities to achieve organizational goals.
- Organizational control increases organizational effectiveness by monitoring progress, identifying problems, and taking corrective action.
- The control process involves four steps: establishing performance standards, measuring performance, comparing actual and expected performance, and taking corrective action.
- Output controls focus on measurable results. Examples include financial ratios, profit ratios, return on investment, operating margin, liquidity ratios (current ratio, quick ratio), and leverage ratios(debt-to-asset ratio, times-covered ratio). Activity ratios measure efficiency in asset use, including inventory turnover and days sales outstanding. Organizational goals provide direction and motivation to achieve corporate results. Operating budgets outline the allocation of resources for achieving goals effectively and efficiently.
- Behavior controls focus on employee actions, including direct supervision, management by objectives (MBO), the balanced scorecard, and bureaucratic control. Direct supervision actively monitors employee behavior and corrects as needed. MBO involves setting specific goals between managers and subordinates to achieve goals and objectives. The balanced scorecard has four dimensions (financial, customer service, internal business processes, and organizational capability for strategic learning and growth) and provides a holistic performance measure. Bureaucratic control utilizes rules and standard operating procedures to guide employee behavior.
- Organizational culture or clan control involves shared values, norms, and expectations that guide employee behavior and influence work relationships to achieve organizational goals. Adaptive cultures facilitate organizational growth by responding to changes. Inert cultures often fail because the values and norms do not motivate employees.
Organizational Change
- Organizational change is a movement away from a current state toward a desired future state to increase an organization's efficiency and effectiveness.
- The force field theory of change indicates that forces for change and resistance to change are always in opposition. Managers must increase supportive forces or reduce resistance. The three stages of change are unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.
- Assessing the need for change involves recognizing a problem, identifying its source, deciding on the desired future state, and identifying obstacles. Implementing includes deciding if change occurs from the top-down or bottom-up, and introducing and managing change. Assessing results involves comparing pre- and post-change performance and using benchmarking.
- Managers need to balance the need to improve current operations with the need to respond to new events when making change.
- Organizational learning is a process where managers attempt to increase organizational members' abilities to understand and respond appropriately to changes.
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This quiz explores the concepts of organizational control and the techniques used to monitor and improve performance within an organization. It covers the four steps of the control process, types of control mechanisms, and the importance of output controls in achieving organizational goals. Test your knowledge on how effective monitoring can drive organizational success.
