6 Questions
What are the three varieties of change according to Grundy?
Smooth incremental change, bumpy incremental change, and discontinuous change
What characterizes bumpy incremental change?
Periods of relative calm punctuated by acceleration in the pace of change
What are the triggers for bumpy incremental change?
Both the environment and internal initiatives such as periodic restructuring
What is discontiuous change?
Change marked by rapid shifts in strategy, structure, or culture
What triggers discontinuous change?
Response to sudden and unpredictable high levels of environmental turbulence
What is the clinical approach in the context of change?
Organizational development (OD)
Test your knowledge on the different types of organizational change, including smooth incremental change and bumpy incremental change, as well as the triggers associated with these changes.
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