Question 1

The negotiation and communication approach to overcoming resistance to change should be used when:

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A)   There is a lack of information
B)   The initiators do not have all the information they need to make the change
C)   People are resisting because of adjustment problems
D)   Someone will clearly lose out in the change, and that person has considerable power to resist
E)   Speed is essential and the initiators have considerable powerF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

An example of a stressor at the individual level is:

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A)   Excessive job demands
B)   A manager providing inadequate direction
C)   A high-pressure environment
D)   Life-work imbalance
E)   An unreliable team memberF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Someone who is a catalyst in helping organizations to deal with old problems in new ways is called a(n) :

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A)   Recipient
B)   Mentor
C)   Initiator
D)   Change agent
E)   DynamoF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

An example of external forces for change is:

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A)   Information technology
B)   Employee absenteeism
C)   Reward systems
D)   Structural reorganization
E)   ProductivityF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The focus of the refreezing stage of Lewin's change model is:

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A)   Resistance
B)   Motivation
C)   Providing new information, models, processes, procedures, equipment, technology, or ways of getting the job done
D)   Integration of the new behavior or attitude
E)   TrainingF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

A method for stress reduction that involves identifying and replacing irrational and maladaptive thoughts with those that are rational or logical is:

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A)   Muscle relaxation
B)   Meditation
C)   Cognitive restructuring
D)   Holistic wellness
E)   BiofeedbackF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Excessive interpersonal conflict between an organization's top managers and its board of directors is a sign from an internal source that change is needed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A method for stress reduction that involves slow, deep breathing is:

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A)   Muscle relaxation
B)   Meditation
C)   Cognitive restructuring
D)   Holistic wellness
E)   BiofeedbackF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Changes in technology such as automation of manufacturing processes are considered external changes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organization development differs from the models proposed by Lewin and Kotter in that it does not entail a structured sequence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not an underlying assumption of Lewin's model?

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A)   People never change
B)   Resistance is found even when the goals of change are highly desirable
C)   Change involves both learning and unlearning
D)   Effective change requires reinforcement
E)   There must be motivation to changeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The last step of Kotter's change model is to anchor the new approaches into the organizational culture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The first step of Lewin's change model is:

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A)   Changing
B)   Refreezing
C)   Reinforcement
D)   Resistance
E)   UnfreezingF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Peer pressure may cause someone to be resistant to change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

External changes either can present new opportunities for an organization or can cause its ultimate failure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The last step of the ABCDE method of cognitive restructuring is:

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A)   Identify the consequences of your beliefs
B)   List your beliefs about the event or problem
C)   Describe how energized and empowered you feel at the moment
D)   Formulate a counterargument for your initial thoughts and beliefs
E)   Name the event or problemF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Performance management processes and job design may be obstacles to change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Change efforts may be directed at the individual, group, or organizational level, but they are most complex when targeted at an organizational level.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the dynamic view of resistance to change, listing factors in each of the portions of the model.

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Question 20

When new CEOs arrive at their new organizations, what advice should executives take?

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Exam 16: Managing Change and Stress

Describe the dynamic view of resistance to change, listing factors in each of the portions of the model.

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Someone who is a catalyst in helping organizations to deal with old problems in new ways is called a(n) :

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The last step of the ABCDE method of cognitive restructuring is:

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Change efforts may be directed at the individual, group, or organizational level, but they are most complex when targeted at an organizational level.

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Peer pressure may cause someone to be resistant to change.

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External changes either can present new opportunities for an organization or can cause its ultimate failure.

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Which of the following is not an underlying assumption of Lewin's model?

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A method for stress reduction that involves slow, deep breathing is:

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The focus of the refreezing stage of Lewin's change model is:

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Organization development differs from the models proposed by Lewin and Kotter in that it does not entail a structured sequence.

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The negotiation and communication approach to overcoming resistance to change should be used when:

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The first step of Lewin's change model is:

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Performance management processes and job design may be obstacles to change.

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Excessive interpersonal conflict between an organization's top managers and its board of directors is a sign from an internal source that change is needed.

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A method for stress reduction that involves identifying and replacing irrational and maladaptive thoughts with those that are rational or logical is:

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When new CEOs arrive at their new organizations, what advice should executives take?

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The last step of Kotter's change model is to anchor the new approaches into the organizational culture.

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An example of a stressor at the individual level is:

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Changes in technology such as automation of manufacturing processes are considered external changes.

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