24 Questions
What is the primary motivation for initiating a change project in an organisation?
To respond to a performance gap
Which of the following is NOT a type of organisational change?
Financial change
What is the primary goal of the change project planning stage?
To plan changes to the internal context
What is the relationship between cultural change and organisational change?
They are intertwined and inseparable
What is the role of influential players in the change process?
To initiate change
What is the outcome of a successful change project?
C Closure of the performance gap
What is the first stage in the change process model?
Establish a change project
What is the primary factor influencing the decision to initiate a change project?
Performance gap
What is the primary reason for structural changes in organisations?
Changes in environmental factors
Which type of change involves modifying an organisation's systems and processes?
Systems change
What is the primary challenge in achieving cultural change?
Changing people's attitudes and behaviours
What is the result of advances in IT on organisational structure?
Flattening of the organisation
What is an example of a technological change in retailing?
Introduction of EFTPOS
What is the definition of corporate culture?
A set of beliefs, customs, practices, and ways of thinking
What type of change is often necessary in response to environmental changes?
Structural change
What is the relationship between systems change and other types of change?
Systems change follows on from structural and technological change
Which layer of corporate culture is considered the 'real core' of an organisation’s culture?
Taken-for-granted assumptions
Which type of change involves modifications in the company’s structure or hierarchy?
Structural change
What aspect of an organisation is directly influenced by cultural change?
Employee punctuality
Which of the following is NOT one of the main types of change mentioned?
Financial
What can be a significant catalyst for organisational change?
Performance gap concerns
How does culture affect an organisation’s productivity according to the content?
By influencing the quality of work produced
Which management model emphasizes that cultural change is intertwined with organisational change?
J. Naylor's holistic model
What is one potential impact of corporate culture on employees?
Enhanced employee motivation
This quiz covers the importance of change in organisations, internal and external context of change, types of change, and the role of culture in a change project.
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