{"id":227869,"date":"2018-09-17T09:06:20","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T09:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/index.php\/2018\/09\/17\/mgt-426-final-guide\/"},"modified":"2018-10-24T08:38:28","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T08:38:28","slug":"mgt-426-final-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/mgt-426-final-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"MGT 426 Final Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Score 24\/30\t\u00a0\t1. &#8220;\ufffdThese are all reasons why people resist change in an organization, except:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdLocus of control\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSelf-Interest\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdUncertainty\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdLack of understanding and trust\t\u00a0\t2. &#8220;\ufffdChange requires contingency planning. Which is not a factor affecting the business environment:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdIncreasing supply costs\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdDeclining markets\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdOrganizational restructuring\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEconomic downturns\t\u00a0\t3.Appreciation and influence over individuals, groups or organizations is attributed to a:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdWorld interconnectivity\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdWorld travel\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdGlobal perspective\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdGlobal mindset\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t4.Overcoming resistance to change involves one of these tactics:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAnalysis and reporting\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPlanning and organizing\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdNegotiation and mediation\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCommunication and education\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t5.Ethical behavior is an important element of change management since ethics governs this aspect of human decisions: &#8220;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAdaptability\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdBehavior\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCollaboration\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdUnderstanding\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t6.A leader focuses on people, looking to serve as a change agent. Which one is not a quality of a leader:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPersonal power\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPromotes change\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPosition power\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdNurtures and innovates\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t7.Change management is best served by listening and asking questions, but also by analyzing gestures and expressions. This concept is known as:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdExpressive communication\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdInterpersonal communication\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdVerbal communication\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdNonverbal communication\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t8.&#8221;\ufffdTo become a change agent as a leader, one must be self aware of the natural talents and abilities developed through learned knowledge and skills. This is also known as:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdStrengths\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdThreats\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdWeaknesses\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdOpportunities\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t9._________ is a philosophy that focuses on enhancing quality and efficiency through improved decision-making in an organization.\u00a0 &#8220;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdQuality Circles\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSix Sigma\t\u00a0\tStandard Deviation&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdBenchmarking\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t10.&#8221;\ufffdThe changing business environment has prompted companies to consider workers who are not working full-time or on a permanent basis. These workers are called:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSeasonal workers\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdKnowledge workers\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdContingent workers\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdTemporary workers\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t11.American entrepreneurs are credited with being engines of:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdInnovation and job creation\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSuccess and achievement\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCorporate growth and development\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdNew products and services\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t12.&#8221;\ufffdAllowing employees to have autonomy and act freely to meet new needs is an element of:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAchievement culture\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdConsistency culture\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAccountability culture\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAdaptability culture\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t13.Corporate culture enables _________ as a response to threats to its organizational climate.&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAnalysis and reporting\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdLearning and innovative responses\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCooperation and collaboration\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSynergy and understanding\t\u00a0\t14.Leaders in a changing organization can use all these forms of persuasion, except:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdBuilding a common ground\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEmotional connection\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEstablishing credibility\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPreventing feedback\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t15.Change at an organizational level is referred to as:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCultural change\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPeople change\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdOrganizational change\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdDepartmental change\t\u00a0\t16.A manager fit for the globalized business world does not use this dimension:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSocial Dimension\t\u00a0\tGlobal Dimension&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPsychological Dimension\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCognitive Dimension\t\u00a0\t17.In a changing organization, entrepreneurs must place responsibility on internal or external influences. This concept is known as:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEntrepreneurial sacrifice\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdOrganizational perspective\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdLocus of control\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPersonal views\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t18.Assigning tasks and delegating authority are elements of:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdLeading\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPlanning\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdOrganizing\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdControlling\t\u00a0\t19 A management role that directs and motivates subordinates, along with training and counseling is:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffda Leader\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffda Figurehead\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdan Entrepreneur\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffda Spokesperson\t\u00a0\t20&#8243;\ufffdInterpersonal manager roles include the following:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdDisseminator and spokesperson\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdFacilitator and resource allocator\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdResource allocator and negotiator\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdFigurehead and leader\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t21The transferring of authority by managers is best accomplished through:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdDelegation\t\u00a0\tResponsibility\t\u00a0\tAuthority\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAccountability\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t22\u00a0 Satisfaction and feelings of belonging are examples of:\t\u00a0\tEmployee responsibility\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEmployee strength\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEmployee excitement\t\u00a0\tEmployee engagement\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t23\u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdThe technologies, skills and processes for searching and examining large amounts of data is:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSupply chain software\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdGlobal trends\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdMarketing metrics\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdBig data analytics\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t24\u00a0 American companies must take into account the changing nature of today&#8217;s workplace, including all of these except:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAging workers\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdIncreased diversity\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAll of these\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdMore women workers\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t25\u00a0\u00a0 A value of ethical managers in the face of change includes:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdIntegrity and honesty\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdFlexibility and adaptability\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCreativity and responsiveness\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEthics and values\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t26\u00a0\u00a0 Future-facing managers design the organization and its culture to:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdPromote conversation and collaboration\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdAnticipate threats and opportunities\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCoordinate work and tasks\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdDevelop and enhance leadership skills\t\u00a0\t27\u00a0 In reacting to change, this is how an organization can set itself apart to meet customer needs:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdStrategic scenarios\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCompetitive advantage\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdStrategic planning\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdCompetitive evaluation\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t28\u00a0\u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdCultural leadership in an organization defines and uses:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdStrategies to enhance the morale of employees\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSymbols and signals to influence corporate culture\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSurveys and polls to understand the company&#8217;s culture\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdA system of signals and sounds to communicate value\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t29\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This role is considered to be an initiator of change:&#8221;\ufffd\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdManager\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdIntrapreneur\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdEntrepreneur\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSupervisor\t\u00a0\t\u00a0\t30\u00a0 Emotional intelligence includes all these components, except:\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSelf awareness\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdSocial awareness\t\u00a0\t&#8220;\ufffdRelationship awareness\t\u00a0\tSelf management<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Score 24\/30 \u00a0 1. &#8220;\ufffdThese are all reasons why people resist change in an organization, except: \u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdLocus of control \u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdSelf-Interest \u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdUncertainty \u00a0 &#8220;\ufffdLack of understanding and trust \u00a0 2. &#8220;\ufffdChange requires contingency planning. 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