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What is a key focus of change efforts to improve an organization's effectiveness?
What is a key focus of change efforts to improve an organization's effectiveness?
- The organizational system (correct)
- Changing leadership styles
- The corporate structure
- Employee benefits
Alvin Toffler was known for his works discussing agricultural development.
Alvin Toffler was known for his works discussing agricultural development.
False (B)
What is the purpose of a climate survey in organizational development?
What is the purpose of a climate survey in organizational development?
To identify specific problem areas within the organization.
The implementation of _____ involves putting the plan into action and gathering necessary data.
The implementation of _____ involves putting the plan into action and gathering necessary data.
Match the following individuals with their contributions to organizational development:
Match the following individuals with their contributions to organizational development:
What should be done after conducting a climate survey?
What should be done after conducting a climate survey?
The implementation of data collection ensures that the process runs smoothly.
The implementation of data collection ensures that the process runs smoothly.
Name one significant effect of the digital revolution mentioned by Alvin Toffler.
Name one significant effect of the digital revolution mentioned by Alvin Toffler.
Which of the following best describes organizational transformation?
Which of the following best describes organizational transformation?
Organizational renewal is a one-time process focused solely on adaptation.
Organizational renewal is a one-time process focused solely on adaptation.
What does the principle of entropy state?
What does the principle of entropy state?
The system approach views the organization as a unified system composed of interrelated ______.
The system approach views the organization as a unified system composed of interrelated ______.
What is the primary focus of organizational development?
What is the primary focus of organizational development?
Match the concepts with their descriptions:
Match the concepts with their descriptions:
The system approach isolates each department in an organization.
The system approach isolates each department in an organization.
What action describes the purpose of planned organizational change?
What action describes the purpose of planned organizational change?
What is a common result of open resistance to change within an organization?
What is a common result of open resistance to change within an organization?
Residual resistance indicates a strong acceptance of new changes.
Residual resistance indicates a strong acceptance of new changes.
What phase involves the embedding of change into the organization's culture?
What phase involves the embedding of change into the organization's culture?
______ pressures can drive acceptance of change within an organization.
______ pressures can drive acceptance of change within an organization.
Match the terms to their descriptions:
Match the terms to their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a driving force for acceptance of change?
Which of the following is NOT a driving force for acceptance of change?
Technological advancements can act as driving forces toward acceptance of change.
Technological advancements can act as driving forces toward acceptance of change.
What can employee resistance lead to during a change program?
What can employee resistance lead to during a change program?
What is the primary focus of process interventions in organizational change?
What is the primary focus of process interventions in organizational change?
Decentralization refers to concentrating decision-making power at a single point in the organization.
Decentralization refers to concentrating decision-making power at a single point in the organization.
What is the first step in the process of transforming an organization?
What is the first step in the process of transforming an organization?
What approach involves changing how elements of the organization relate to each other?
What approach involves changing how elements of the organization relate to each other?
Empowering others to act on the vision is the fifth step in the transformation process.
Empowering others to act on the vision is the fifth step in the transformation process.
The __________ approach to change focuses on improving the processes within teams and groups.
The __________ approach to change focuses on improving the processes within teams and groups.
Which leadership style change is influenced by the increasing importance of teams?
Which leadership style change is influenced by the increasing importance of teams?
What is the importance of strategies to lessen resistance in organizational change?
What is the importance of strategies to lessen resistance in organizational change?
Match the types of organizational change to their descriptions:
Match the types of organizational change to their descriptions:
The eighth step in transforming an organization is to implement change in __________.
The eighth step in transforming an organization is to implement change in __________.
Understanding group behavior is not necessary for implementing organizational change.
Understanding group behavior is not necessary for implementing organizational change.
Match the strategies to lessen resistance with their descriptions:
Match the strategies to lessen resistance with their descriptions:
Which step involves forming a group to lead the change effectively?
Which step involves forming a group to lead the change effectively?
What is the significance of having new skills for managers in a team-based organization?
What is the significance of having new skills for managers in a team-based organization?
Consolidating improvements is the final step in the transformation process.
Consolidating improvements is the final step in the transformation process.
Define what an OD intervention is.
Define what an OD intervention is.
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Study Notes
Organizational Transformation
- Defined as a change in an organization's form, structure, or energy.
- Aimed at improving overall effectiveness through planned change processes.
Organizational Renewal
- An ongoing process that integrates innovation and adaptation.
- Continuously battles entropy, the tendency for organization to break down without maintenance.
System Approach
- Views organizations as interconnected systems, emphasizing unity and interdependence.
- Change efforts may target fundamental units like teams for effectiveness improvements.
Organizational Effectiveness
- Examined through climate surveys to identify problem areas.
- Planned change programs crafted to address identified issues.
Alvin Toffler
- Influential futurist known for outlining the impacts of digital and communication revolutions on global cultures.
- His theories provide context for understanding modern organizational challenges.
Implementation of Data Collection
- Involves actioning plans to gather necessary data and ensure smooth processes.
- May face direct conflict and resistance among employees, affecting workplace morale and workflow.
Change Resistance
- Residual resistance can lead to dissatisfaction and slow adoption of new practices.
- Factors contributing to resistance: employee reluctance, lack of resources, and poor communication.
Leading Change
- Successful change involves embedding new practices into the organizational culture.
- Employees gradually accept change, integrating it into their daily routines.
Eight Steps to Transforming Your Organization
- Establish urgency, form a guiding coalition, create and communicate a vision.
- Empower others, create short-term wins, consolidate improvements, and implement change in phases.
OD Interventions
- Aimed at increasing organizational effectiveness through sequenced, planned actions.
- Purposefully disrupt the status quo to encourage a shift towards more efficient states.
New Paradigms in Organizations
- Shift towards team-based approaches necessitates new managerial skills and strategies.
- Change programs begin with a clear definition of change strategies.
Process Interventions
- Enhance team performance and awareness of group processes.
- Focus on how groups operate to address challenges effectively, including structural and technical changes.
Change Approaches
- Structural approach alters organization by adjusting hierarchical elements.
- Technical approach focuses on specific changes in technology or processes driving organizational performance.
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