2.1 Organizational Change

What is the definition of organizational change according to the passage?

• Organizational change is the movement over time from existing ways of doing things to alternative and new ways of operating.

• Organizational change is the process of hiring new employees for different departments.

• Organizational change refers to the financial growth of a company over a period of time.

• Organizational change is the reduction of staff to minimize costs.

Read the passage carefully. Which of the following is an example of a small-scale organizational change?

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Modification or updating of an existing e-mail service

• Introduction of a comprehensive ERP system

• Corporate restructuring

Read the passage carefully. True or False: Organizational change can be both planned and unplanned.

• True

• False

Read the passage carefully. Change is considered an ongoing process in organizations and life because:

• it is a natural and continuous part of growth and adaptation.

• it only happens once in a while.

• it is always planned and predictable.

• it is usually resisted and avoided.

Read the passage carefully. What are the two main types of drivers for change mentioned in the passage?

• A) Internal and External drivers

• B) Financial and Social drivers

• C) Technology and Demographics

• D) Labour and Suppliers

The generation of new ideas and their translation into new products or services can trigger change through ______ activities within organizations.

• internal

• external

• random

• sporadic

Read the passage carefully. Which of the following is an example of an external change that can trigger change in an organization?

• Developing new products within the company

• Innovations in global communication networks

• Adopting just-in-time techniques

• Using RFID technology

Creativity and innovation can promote change within an organization by:

• Encouraging new ideas and solutions that improve processes and drive progress.

• Maintaining traditional methods and resisting new approaches.

• Focusing only on routine tasks without considering improvements.

• Discouraging employees from sharing their ideas.

What is creativity?

• Creativity is the process through which new and useful ideas are generated.

• Creativity is the act of repeating old ideas without change.

• Creativity is the ability to memorize facts quickly.

• Creativity is the process of following strict rules without deviation.

Read the passage about creativity. Which of the following is NOT an example of creativity mentioned in the passage?

• A) Leonardo da Vinci imagining a helicopter

• B) Edison developing the light bulb

• C) Steve Jobs developing the personal computer

• D) Building a sandcastle at the beach