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PsycWorkplcExam1Ch13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 58. When organizations undergo change, the first stage employees go through is called: | Denial |
| 59. When organizations undergo change, the final stage employees go through is called: | Internalization |
| 60. According to Denton (1996), what is the first step in implementing change? | Creating the proper atmosphere for change |
| 61. To create a good atmosphere for change, it is important for an organization to create: | dissatisfaction with the current system |
| 63. After organizational change has occurred, what is the first step in assessing the new culture? | Needs assessment |
| 64. In general, empowering employees ______ job satisfaction and _______ stress. | Increases, increases |
| 65. If an empowered employee makes a wrong decision, a manager should: | TRAIN THE EMPLOYEE Rather than punish, it is better for the organization to discuss with the employee what might have been a better decision and explain the reasons that the employee’s decision was improper |
| 66. In the _____ stage of team development, members begin to acknowledge the reality of the team. | Norming stage (acknowledge the reality of the team by accepting the team leader and working directly with other team members to solve difficulties) |
| 67. In the _____ stage of team development, team members get to know each other and decide what roles each member will play. | Forming stage |
| 68. When team members make innovate suggestions and participate at high levels, the team is probably in the ____ stage of team development. | Performing stage |
| 69. During the ____ stage of team development, team members often become frustrated with their roles. | Storming stage |
| 70. Which of the following is NOT a common reason for why teams fail? | U T Ex E S D (UTD!) Those that ARE reasons: The team is not a team, excessive meeting requirements, lack of empowerment, lack of skill, distrust of the team process, unclear objectives |