LDR 531 Week 6 Quiz exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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1 The validity of a strategy for organizational change lies in its speed of implementation adaptability clarity of vision simplicity 2 Hard power tactics best influence those with which following... characteristic? Action oriented High self-esteem Reflective orientation Intrinsically motivated 3 Surveys of seasoned managers reveal they believe politics in the workplace is a major part of organizational life part of some job requirements always unethical ineffective 4 During organizational change, employee–management interfaces such as workshops and retreats distract the participants from the real issues initiate help employees overcome downsizing issues This study source was downloaded by 100000831777157 from CourseHero.com on 07-26-2022 07:26:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/13390728/LDR-531-Week-6-Quiz/ solve communication problems relatively short-term periods of high-energy action 5 With downward influence, power tactics preferred by U.S. managers include inspirational appeals influence personal appeals coalitions 6 Periods of convergence are those in which an organization is in turmoil must downsize to conserve resources seeks to improve its situation with relatively minor changes employs new strategies to advance the organization 7 Transformational change in an organization has no defined formula is best delivered by a bottom-up plan is always necessary to some degree is best delivered by a top-down plan 8 Political behavior in the workplace works only in an upward or lateral influence direction attempts to influence decision making This study source was downloaded by 100000831777157 from CourseHero.com on 07-26-2022 07:26:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/13390728/LDR-531-Week-6-Quiz/ is unlikely in a well-run organization works only in a lateral influence direction 9 Organizational change relies on a balance of change and continuity vision planning strategy 10 Buck passing and scapegoating when politics is seen as a threat are forms of defensive behaviors offensive behaviors suppression aggression 11 To keep a strategy in focus, effective managers employ rigid implementation central themes simple goals piecemeal implementation 12 The formulation and implementation of a strategy must be completely defined before action is taken This study source was downloaded by 100000831777157 from CourseHero.com on 07-26-2022 07:26:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/13390728/LDR-531-Week-6-Quiz/ are ongoing events within an organiza [Show More]

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