Making Change Happen MCQs

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Q21.
What is the tendency of organizations when they face criticism?

a.

To ignore it by attributing political motives or some such external factor, suggesting lack of genuineness and validity

b.

To concede partial justification but not affecting the total system ("making mountains out of molehills")

c.

To recognize and admit the need for change

d.

To make immediate changes to address the criticism

Discuss
Answer: (a).To ignore it by attributing political motives or some such external factor, suggesting lack of genuineness and validity Explanation:If there is public criticism, there may be a tendency to ignore it by attributing political motives or some such external factor, suggesting lack of genuineness and validity.
Q22.
What does managing change in an organization encompass?

a.

Only the inner workings of the organization

b.

Only the external factors that affect the organization

c.

Both the internal and external factors that affect the organization

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).Both the internal and external factors that affect the organization Explanation:Managing change in an organization involves considering all factors within and outside the organization that could affect the implementation of change. This includes the availability of technology, unions, government policies, political situations, popular opinions, steady electricity supply, communication linkages, maintenance and repair services, and trained personnel at the various locations.
Q23.
What is the development of a "strategy" to implement change?

a.

A rational process with a clear relationship between one factor and another

b.

A process shaped by varying interests and commitments of individuals and groups

c.

A one-time event with a predetermined outcome

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).A process shaped by varying interests and commitments of individuals and groups Explanation:The development of a strategy to implement change is not a rational process with a clear relationship between one factor and another. It is shaped by varying interests and commitments of individuals and groups, as a continuous and interactive (repetitive) process.
Q24.
What is "drift" in the process of adaptation to environment?

a.

A clear decision made on the direction of change

b.

A response to the environment as perceived

c.

The implementation of a predetermined strategy

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (b).A response to the environment as perceived Explanation:Drift in the process of adaptation to environment is when the process leads to indecision without any clear decision being made on the direction of change. Indecision occurs as a response to the environment as perceived.
Q25.
Why did most political parties find it difficult to actively support the shift from economic policies that gave government a dominant say through licensing, centralised planning and ownership?

a.

They did not see the need for change

b.

They were opposed to change

c.

They were ambivalent due to multiple interests that political leaders are concerned with

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).They were ambivalent due to multiple interests that political leaders are concerned with Explanation:Most political parties found it difficult to actively support the shift from economic policies that gave government a dominant say through licensing, centralised planning and ownership due to a certain ambivalence that existed because of the multiple interests that political leaders are concerned with.
Q26.
What is management of change concerned with?

a.

Context of the organisation (outer and inner)

b.

Content of the change

c.

Process of implementing the change

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:The management of change is concerned with the context of the organisation, content of the change, process of implementing the change, and time or sequence.
Q27.
Which factors are important in the context of the organisation for introducing new technology at work?

a.

Availability of technology and economics of it

b.

Unions, government policy, political situation, and popular opinion

c.

Availability of steady electricity supply and communication linkages

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:The context of the organisation for introducing new technology at work includes the availability of technology and economics of it, unions, government policy, political situation, popular opinion, availability of steady electricity supply, communication linkages, maintenance and repair services, and trained personnel at the various locations.
Q28.
Which of the following is a common manifestation of drift?

a.

Low morale among the employees

b.

Strong and divergent departmental perspectives

c.

Diffused controls from too many control points

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:The most common manifestations of drift are strong and divergent departmental perspectives, diffused controls from too many control points, low morale among the employees, employees having a feeling of being neglected, and poor response to market demands.
Q29.
What characterizes the period of disturbances caused by the flux and realignment?

a.

Lack of clarity of purpose

b.

Increase of divergent pressures

c.

Realignment of pressure groups

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above Explanation:The period of disturbances caused by the flux and realignment is characterized by a lack of clarity of purpose, an increase of divergent pressures, and realignment of pressure groups.
Q30.
When is the decision to change made?

a.

During the period of drift

b.

After the period of drift

c.

During the period of flux

d.

After the period of disturbances caused by the flux and realignment

Discuss
Answer: (d).After the period of disturbances caused by the flux and realignment Explanation:The decision to change is made after the period of disturbances caused by the flux and realignment, when most of the forces in the situation modify their earlier ways of thinking.
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