Understanding Change and Culture in Business

What are the types of change that organisations may experience?

• Internal change, external change, incremental change, disruptive change

• Internal change, external change, rapid change, slow change

• Incremental change, rapid change, disruptive change, slow change

• External change, rapid change, slow change, organic change

Which model is used for analysing the forces for and against change?

• Kotter's 8-Step Change Model

• Lewin’s Force Field Analysis

• McKinsey 7-S Framework

• ADKAR Model

What is a characteristic of a flexible organisation?

• Rigid hierarchy

• Delayering

• Fixed employment contracts

• Mechanistic structures

According to Kotter and Schlesinger, which of the following is NOT a reason for resistance to change?

• Parochial self-interest

• Misunderstanding and lack of trust

• Different assessments

• Organisational culture

Which cultural model includes task culture, role culture, power culture, and person culture?

• Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

• Handy’s Cultural Model

• Schein's Model of Organisational Culture

• Trompenaars' Model of National Culture Differences

What is the value of leadership in strategic implementation?

• It ensures compliance with regulations

• It provides direction and motivation

• It reduces the need for communication

• It eliminates the need for a strategic plan

What is the purpose of network analysis in strategic implementation?

• To identify the critical path and total float

• To evaluate employee performance

• To determine organisational culture

• To assess financial performance

What is strategic drift?

• A planned deviation from the original strategy

• A gradual change in strategy due to external pressures

• A sudden shift in organisational goals

• A complete overhaul of the business model

What is the value of contingency planning?

• It ensures that all employees are trained

• It prepares the organisation for unexpected events

• It guarantees financial success

• It eliminates the need for strategic planning

Which of the following is a barrier to change according to Kotter and Schlesinger?

• Lack of resources

• Organisational inertia

• Different assessments of the situation

• Technological advancements