Understanding Organizational Resistance to Change

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What is a key characteristic of modern business processes?

Increased number of employees
Simplicity, fewer employees, and flatter organizations (correct)
Complexity and redundancy
Centralized decision-making structures

What is highlighted in Porter's Competitive Forces Model?

Historical trends in consumer behavior
Impacts of climate change on businesses
Technological advancements in a specific industry
Power dynamics, innovation, buying power, and customer power (correct)

How can Information System Strategies help deal with competitive forces?

By ignoring customer feedback
By maximizing the need for physical inventories
By restocking products only when inventory is low
By customizing products to focus on high-profit customers (correct)

What is the Internet of Things (IoT) mainly characterized by?

Growing use of sensors in products (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Business Value Chain Model, where can competitive strategies be best applied?

Specific activities in the business value chain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does network economics refer to?

Economic value based on the number of people using a product (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the failure of large projects according to the text?

Organizational and political resistance to change (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does information technology impact organizational structures?

It encourages task force–networked organizations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Internet enhance for organizations?

Increases accessibility, storage, and distribution of information and knowledge (B) Signup and view all the answers

How should change be implemented in an organization according to the text?

Changing technology, tasks, structure, and people simultaneously (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are changes in technology handled by organizations according to the text?

Changes are absorbed, interpreted, deflected, and defeated by organizational elements (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Business-to-Employee (B2E) interactions?

Improving internal processes and structure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing an Intranet in a Business-to-Employee (B2E) scenario?

Increasing sense of belonging among employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Digital Edge' refer to in the context of IT organizations?

Value creation and revenue growth using digital assets (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interaction involves relationships with other organizations through InterOrganizational Systems (IOS)?

Business-to-Business (B2B) (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of IT organizations, what does 'Identify Digital Value' involve?

Understanding how IT can create value for customers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of Business Process Reengineering within an organization?

Improving internal processes and structure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key challenge in strategic planning highlighted in the text?

Prioritizing operational allocation over development (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest overcoming the challenge of shortening strategic planning cycles?

Emphasizing future vision capabilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended focus for organizations according to the text?

Emphasizing portfolio management over projects (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to fund infrastructure development according to the text?

Limited resources allocated to operational needs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role is suggested for CIOs to address strategic planning challenges?

Participating in Board of Directors meetings (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Ishikawa Fishbone diagram in the context provided?

Analyzing internal and external business situations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of analysis involves looking for relationships or intersections, as mentioned in the text?

Matrix Analysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used in the analysis of the future situation based on descriptive data?

Forecasting Analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what is the purpose of Matrix TOWS?

Determining future business scope (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is accomplished during the 'Tahap Strategi' phase described?

Determining Objectives and Goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to analyze the readiness of an area with data sources including BPS reports and local development plans?

SWOT Analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers