Chauvin, Chapter 5: LearnSmart

Select all that apply: Which of the following are features of third-order changes in an organization? (Check all that apply.)

-Contributing to continual adaptation, self-renewal, and self-organization -Questioning of current points of view and assumptions

Match the different changes (in the left column) with the depth of the corresponding changes (in the right column).

-Incremental change: Shallow, sustaining -Transformational change: Deep, strategic

Identify the true statements about first-order change. (Check all that apply.)

-It implies a degree of control. -It is adaptive.

Match the types of changes (in the left column) with their examples (in the right column).

-Planned changes: Changes in tobacco manufacturing process in response to changes in legislation -Emergent changes: Changes in a product line due to the sudden opening of new markets

Match the types of changes (in the left column) with their features (in the right column).

-Planned changes: Changes that are put into effect in response to, or in anticipation of, known trends and developments -Emergent changes: Changes that have to happen, or just happen, in response to events that are not anticipated -Incremental changes: Changes that take place at a small scale -Transformational changes: Changes that take place in radical or rapid ways

Select all that apply: Identify the examples of first-order change. (Check all that apply)

-The introduction of a new range of colors in an existing automobile model based on market demand -The modification of an existing automobile by adding recliner seats for more comfort while traveling

In response to changes, many organizations have set up corporate_____ (PMOs) to coordinate initiatives to avoid duplication, overlap, and unnecessary cost. (Enter one word in each blank)

Blank 1: program Blank 2: management Blank 3: offices or office

involves a specific strategy that resolves a problem and makes enhancements in ways that do not present a challenge to current thinking and methods. (Enter one word in each blank)

First-order change

Identify a true statement about a second-order change.

It is disruptive.

Which of the following statements is true of second-order change?

It is transformational and involves the introduction of new products and services.

Identify a true statement about first-order changes.

They are adaptive with some degree of continuity.

_____ leads to organizational transformation, by introducing new services, products, and ways of conducting business, based on creative thinking that changes current core assumptions.

second-order change