OTD Questions With Solutions
What is the biological metaphor? Assuming that an organization is a living organism
Congurence model Transformation process
From History to output through a strategy based on an interacting construct of Task Technology,
Informal Organization, Formal Organization and Individuals
What are the characteristics of the congruence model? The effectiveness of an
organization is determined by the consistency between the various elements that comprise the
organization.
These are: Task, Individuals, Formal organizational arrangements, Informal organization
- Open systems approach -> fit between environment and organization
- Internal dependences -> internal fit
- Feedback process
What is congruence/fit? The congruence between two components is defined as the
degree to which the needs, demands, goals...of one component are consistent with the needs,
demands, goals ... of another component
, OTD Questions With Solutions
On which (2) propositions is the 7-S framework based on? 1. Organizational effectiveness
comes from the interaction of multiple factors
2. Successful change requires attention to the interconnectedness of the variable
Which parts does the 7- S framework of Mc Kinsey entail? In the middle are
Superordinate goals, which are surrounded by and interconnected with
Strategy,
Skills,
Staff,
Style,
Systems
Structure
What are the Functions of a Diagnostic Model - Simplifies a complex situation
- Identifies priorities for attention
- Highlights interconnectedness of various organizational properties
- Provides a common 'language'
What is the biological metaphor? Assuming that an organization is a living organism
Congurence model Transformation process
From History to output through a strategy based on an interacting construct of Task Technology,
Informal Organization, Formal Organization and Individuals
What are the characteristics of the congruence model? The effectiveness of an
organization is determined by the consistency between the various elements that comprise the
organization.
These are: Task, Individuals, Formal organizational arrangements, Informal organization
- Open systems approach -> fit between environment and organization
- Internal dependences -> internal fit
- Feedback process
What is congruence/fit? The congruence between two components is defined as the
degree to which the needs, demands, goals...of one component are consistent with the needs,
demands, goals ... of another component
, OTD Questions With Solutions
On which (2) propositions is the 7-S framework based on? 1. Organizational effectiveness
comes from the interaction of multiple factors
2. Successful change requires attention to the interconnectedness of the variable
Which parts does the 7- S framework of Mc Kinsey entail? In the middle are
Superordinate goals, which are surrounded by and interconnected with
Strategy,
Skills,
Staff,
Style,
Systems
Structure
What are the Functions of a Diagnostic Model - Simplifies a complex situation
- Identifies priorities for attention
- Highlights interconnectedness of various organizational properties
- Provides a common 'language'
