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1.
Which type of change will a manufacturing organisation undertake to respond to the impacts brought by the current Covid-19 pandemic?
2.
Kaizen approach is justifiable to be used for evolutionary change. Is this statement correct?
3.
Which of the following may be reason for an organisation to implement a change in its processes?
- Cost savings
- Acquire expensive machinery
- Reduce efficacy of process
- Ensure efficiency
4.
A change that involves short-term realignment to ensure consistency in the competitiveness of organisation is known as..
5.
Many companies apply the concept of evolutionary change to make quick and radical internal adjustments to ensure the organisation’s strategy, culture and resources remain aligned. Is this statement correct?
6.
Which of the following correctly describes an open-ended change?
7.
According to a SWOT analysis, which of the following are internal to an organisation?
- Opportunities
- Strengths
- Weaknesses
- Threats
8.
Which of the following are frequently internal drivers of organisational change? Select TWO that apply.
9.
Which of the following can a ‘multiple cause diagram’ answer in an effort to map the relationship between the various causes of a problem in an organisation? Select TWO that apply.
10.
The process of ‘organisational redesign’ should always be an option for an organisation seeking to achieve competitive advantage? Is this statement correct?
11.
The type of breakpoint which increases the variety of competitor products and services is known as...
12.
Which of the following are the primary causes of resistance to change in an organisation?
- Predictability of the outcome of change event
- Lack of readiness for change
- Uncertainties of what impact the change event will bring
- Cost benefits brought by the change event
13.
A leading manufacturing organisation (LMO) has decided to undertake and implement a change event that will improve the organisation’s operational efficiency and consequently its competitive advantage. Over the past month, senior management has recently had a conversation with the employees regarding this change event. The employees are currently having some conversations with the management using organisational platforms trying t convince them of other alternative solutions to the proposed change. What stage of change are the LMO employees currently in?
14.
Based on recognised theory (Kubler-Ross), which of the following represent early stages of the change cycle? Select TWO that apply.
15.
A doubt as to whether a change proposed by the senior management can be achieved relates to which of the following?
16.
Which of the following are the proactive ways of managing cynicism and scepticism when implementing organisational change? Select TWO that apply.
17.
Types of internal change agents include which of the following?
- Transformers
- Imposers
- Enforcers
- Implementers
18.
Which of the following is a best technique for implementing an organisational change characterised by a high degree of complexities?
19.
A change stage where employees begin to gain an insight into the benefits of the proposed change is known as...
20.
Power that arises from an individual’s role or position in the organisation is known as...
21.
The board of a major company is concerned about increasing costs, especially as it is finding it hard to increase revenues and so profits are falling. Should it consider introducing lean principles?
22.
The process of value streaming is essential for every organisation seeking to achieve high level of profitability. Is this statement correct?
23.
Which of the following are types of evaluation used in monitoring and maintaining change?
- Design evaluation
- Structure evaluation
- Summative evaluation
- Process evaluation
24.
Evolution changed can be….
