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What is the main focus of management consulting according to the text? -
ANSWER Content of change
What is the main purpose of using organizational models? - ANSWER To integrate
content and process for applied organization change
What metaphor is commonly used to describe an organization in organizational models? -
ANSWER Organism
According to Friedlander and Brown (1974), what are the two primary approaches to
understanding organization change? - ANSWER Human-processual and
technostructural
What does Porras's model consist of, according to the text? - ANSWER Organizing
arrangements, social factors, technology, and physical settings
Why is it important to achieve clarity about strategy before addressing structure, according
to the text? - ANSWER To ensure organizational effectiveness
How can an organizational model help in interpreting data about the organization? -
ANSWER By linking strategy and structure
What is one benefit of using an organizational model mentioned in the text? -
ANSWER It helps categorize and manage information
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, How can an organizational model provide a common, shorthand language? -
ANSWER By using terms like "culture" to quickly convey meaning
What is the primary focus of the Burke-Litwin model? - ANSWER Organizational
performance and change
Which model explicitly addresses the importance of alignment for organization change to be
effective? - ANSWER Tichy's technical, political, cultural (TPC) framework
Who was George Litwin influenced by during his time at Harvard Business School? -
ANSWER David McClelland
According to McClelland, what can increase and enhance human needs? -
ANSWER Manipulating the environment
In Litwin's study with MBA students, which leadership style resulted in the highest
performance and morale? - ANSWER Achievement-oriented leader
What is the central component of Litwin's early organizational model? -
ANSWER Organizational climate
According to Litwin, how is organizational climate defined? - ANSWER A set of
psychological priorities based on collective perceptions
What is the primary distinction between organizational climate and culture, according to
Burke and Litwin? - ANSWER Climate is based on perceptions of the local work unit,
while culture is based on organizational beliefs and values
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What is the main focus of management consulting according to the text? -
ANSWER Content of change
What is the main purpose of using organizational models? - ANSWER To integrate
content and process for applied organization change
What metaphor is commonly used to describe an organization in organizational models? -
ANSWER Organism
According to Friedlander and Brown (1974), what are the two primary approaches to
understanding organization change? - ANSWER Human-processual and
technostructural
What does Porras's model consist of, according to the text? - ANSWER Organizing
arrangements, social factors, technology, and physical settings
Why is it important to achieve clarity about strategy before addressing structure, according
to the text? - ANSWER To ensure organizational effectiveness
How can an organizational model help in interpreting data about the organization? -
ANSWER By linking strategy and structure
What is one benefit of using an organizational model mentioned in the text? -
ANSWER It helps categorize and manage information
1
, How can an organizational model provide a common, shorthand language? -
ANSWER By using terms like "culture" to quickly convey meaning
What is the primary focus of the Burke-Litwin model? - ANSWER Organizational
performance and change
Which model explicitly addresses the importance of alignment for organization change to be
effective? - ANSWER Tichy's technical, political, cultural (TPC) framework
Who was George Litwin influenced by during his time at Harvard Business School? -
ANSWER David McClelland
According to McClelland, what can increase and enhance human needs? -
ANSWER Manipulating the environment
In Litwin's study with MBA students, which leadership style resulted in the highest
performance and morale? - ANSWER Achievement-oriented leader
What is the central component of Litwin's early organizational model? -
ANSWER Organizational climate
According to Litwin, how is organizational climate defined? - ANSWER A set of
psychological priorities based on collective perceptions
What is the primary distinction between organizational climate and culture, according to
Burke and Litwin? - ANSWER Climate is based on perceptions of the local work unit,
while culture is based on organizational beliefs and values
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