Test Bank For Managing Change in Organizations 2e Stefan Sveningsson, Nadja Sörgärde
Chapter 1: Introduction 1. What is NOT TRUE about the history of research on organizational change? a. It dates back several decades. b. The field has developed in a linear fashion, which explains why traditional ideas and concepts dating from the first half of the 20th century are not relevant in contemporary organizations anymore. c. Organizational development (OD) was popular in the 60s and 70s but is still a key dimension of many contemporary change models. d. Approaches to change have become more and more sophisticated and inclusive, in particular recognizing human side and the people in the organization. Ans: B
2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about n-step models of change? a. They are recipes for change management. b. They are often universal. c. They take several situational contingencies into account. d. They suggest that organizational change is implemented in a sequential manner. Ans: C
3. What characterizes a prescriptive theory? a. It is normative. b. It is descriptive. c. It does not give any advice. d. It primarily aims to create understanding of a situation. Ans: A
4. Which of the following approaches and theories specifically discusses diversity in organizations, interpretations and politics?