Question 1

Describe an effective diagnostic model at the organization-level. Discuss its major inputs, outputs and strategic orientation.

Accepted Answer

An effective diagnostic model at the organization-level is one that allows for a comprehensive analysis of the organization's internal and external environment, and provides insights into its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. One such model is the SWOT analysis, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

The major inputs of a SWOT analysis include gathering data on the organization's internal factors such as its resources, capabilities, and performance, as well as external factors such as market trends, competition, and regulatory environment. This data can be collected through various methods such as surveys, interviews, and market research.

The outputs of a SWOT analysis include a clear understanding of the organization's current position in the market, identification of areas for improvement, and the development of strategies to capitalize on its strengths and opportunities while mitigating its weaknesses and threats. This can help the organization make informed decisions about its future direction and allocate resources effectively.

Strategically, a SWOT analysis can help the organization align its resources and capabilities with the external environment, and develop a competitive advantage. It can also inform the development of strategic plans and initiatives that are tailored to the organization's unique strengths and opportunities, while addressing its weaknesses and threats.

Overall, a SWOT analysis provides a structured framework for organizations to assess their current situation, identify strategic priorities, and make informed decisions about their future direction. It is a valuable tool for organizations looking to improve their performance and achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the market.

Question 2

Uncertain and changing industry structures demand rigid structural, measurement, and human resource systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements does not describe diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   the process of discovering specific problems or assessing overall functioning of the organization
B)   the process whereby groups are confronted with their problems and deal with them
C)   a road map of how organizations function
D)   concerned with identifying specific organizational problems
E)   the process of assessing the functioning of the organization at all levels.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the key dimensions of the general environment, the task environment and the enacted environment of an organization.

Accepted Answer

The general environment, task environmen...

Question 5

Scanning units help organizations gather information from the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which two key inputs listed below affect the way an organization designs its strategic orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   employee effectiveness and morale
B)   company culture and group interactions
C)   general environment and industry structure
D)   none of the above C

Question 7

By nature of the "open systems" model, organizations are largely unaffected by external forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Diagnostic models incorporate

Accepted Answer

A)   scientific models of how organizations function
B)   conceptual frameworks of how organizations function
C)   intuitive "hunches" of how organizations function
D)   A and B
E)   A, B and C

Question 9

In making a good diagnostic model, "hands on" knowledge and practical information are more important than organization theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

An organization's strategic competitive advantage is aided when its strategies are difficult to imitate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The organization's general environment consists of

Accepted Answer

A)   employee satisfaction
B)   external forces that can indirectly affect the organization
C)   external forces that can directly affect the organization
D)   B and C
E)   A and C

Question 12

Collaborating with management is essential for a successful diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An organization-level diagnosis is appropriate when

Accepted Answer

A)   the desired effectiveness of the firm has not yet been obtained
B)   problems regarding employee morale exist
C)   there is a need to discover future management development opportunities
D)   all of the above
E)   A and B

Question 14

Which of the following are outputs of an organization's strategic orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   profits
B)   productivity
C)   customer satisfaction
D)   employee morale
E)   all of the above

Question 15

Outline the key issues involved in Open Systems Theory including the five key systems properties: inputs, transformations, and outputs; boundaries; feedback; equifinality; and alignment.

Accepted Answer

Open Systems Theory is a theoretical fra...

Question 16

Competitive responses to the environment should meet what criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)   valuable, clever, and unique
B)   valuable, unique and difficult to imitate
C)   timely, focused, and valuable
D)   rare, difficult to imitate, and difficult to create
E)   aggressive, timely, and swift

Question 17

Diagnosis helps OD practitioners

Accepted Answer

A)   understand how the organization is functioning
B)   evaluate effective interventions
C)   gather information necessary to design change interventions
D)   none of the above
E)   A and C

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of Porter's five forces that define the task environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   supplier and buyer power
B)   organization member perceptions
C)   rivalry among competitors
D)   threats of substitutes
E)   threats of entry

Question 19

Which of the following are design components of a strategic orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   human resource and measurement systems
B)   technology and structural systems
C)   general environment and industry structure
D)   strategy and organizational culture
E)   A, B and D

Question 20

The task environment consists of individuals and organizations that interact directly with the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Diagnosing Organizations

Describe an effective diagnostic model at the organization-level. Discuss its major inputs, outputs and strategic orientation.

Uncertain and changing industry structures demand rigid structural, measurement, and human resource systems.

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following statements does not describe diagnosis?

Correct Answer
verified

Compare and contrast the key dimensions of the general environment, the task environment and the enacted environment of an organization.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The general environment, task environmen...
View Answer

Scanning units help organizations gather information from the environment.

Correct Answer
verified

Which two key inputs listed below affect the way an organization designs its strategic orientation?

Correct Answer
verified
C

By nature of the "open systems" model, organizations are largely unaffected by external forces.

Correct Answer
verified

Diagnostic models incorporate

Correct Answer
verified

In making a good diagnostic model, "hands on" knowledge and practical information are more important than organization theory.

Correct Answer
verified
False

An organization's strategic competitive advantage is aided when its strategies are difficult to imitate.

Correct Answer
verified

The organization's general environment consists of

Correct Answer
verified

Collaborating with management is essential for a successful diagnosis.

Correct Answer
verified

An organization-level diagnosis is appropriate when

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following are outputs of an organization's strategic orientation?

Correct Answer
verified

Outline the key issues involved in Open Systems Theory including the five key systems properties: inputs, transformations, and outputs; boundaries; feedback; equifinality; and alignment.

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Open Systems Theory is a theoretical fra...
View Answer

Competitive responses to the environment should meet what criteria?

Correct Answer
verified

Diagnosis helps OD practitioners

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following is not one of Porter's five forces that define the task environment?

Correct Answer
verified

Which of the following are design components of a strategic orientation?

Correct Answer
verified

The task environment consists of individuals and organizations that interact directly with the organization.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 5: Diagnosing Organizations

Describe an effective diagnostic model at the organization-level. Discuss its major inputs, outputs and strategic orientation.

Uncertain and changing industry structures demand rigid structural, measurement, and human resource systems.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements does not describe diagnosis?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Compare and contrast the key dimensions of the general environment, the task environment and the enacted environment of an organization.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe general environment, task environmen...View AnswerShow Answer

Scanning units help organizations gather information from the environment.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which two key inputs listed below affect the way an organization designs its strategic orientation?

Correct AnswerverifiedC

By nature of the "open systems" model, organizations are largely unaffected by external forces.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Diagnostic models incorporate

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

In making a good diagnostic model, "hands on" knowledge and practical information are more important than organization theory.

Correct AnswerverifiedFalse

An organization's strategic competitive advantage is aided when its strategies are difficult to imitate.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The organization's general environment consists of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Collaborating with management is essential for a successful diagnosis.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

An organization-level diagnosis is appropriate when

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following are outputs of an organization's strategic orientation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Outline the key issues involved in Open Systems Theory including the five key systems properties: inputs, transformations, and outputs; boundaries; feedback; equifinality; and alignment.

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIOpen Systems Theory is a theoretical fra...View AnswerShow Answer

Competitive responses to the environment should meet what criteria?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Diagnosis helps OD practitioners

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not one of Porter's five forces that define the task environment?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following are design components of a strategic orientation?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The task environment consists of individuals and organizations that interact directly with the organization.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The general environment, task environmen...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
C

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
False

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Open Systems Theory is a theoretical fra...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified