Charles has been working with his client to establish and maintain appropriate contacts,
both within and outside the organization. According to Buchanan Boddy, which
competency is Charles demonstrating - answer Networking
Nakeia his working with the guiding coalition to balance conflicting goals and
perceptions. According to Buchanan Boddy, Nakeia is demonstrating which competency
- answerPolitical awareness
During a recent meeting, someone said that Altavious was "helicoptering." According to
Buchanan boddy, what is Altavious doing - answer standing back and taking a broader
view of priorities
Brian has been hard at work for his client as he builds a leadership module for his client.
According to McBer, which skill set is Brian relying upon - answerOrganizational
Which of the following is an organizational skill needed by change managers -
answerAbility to administer resources
Alexis considers herself an adept corporate politician. Which of the following political
tactics is Alexis using when she avoids failing projects and always chooses a seat close
to the head of the table - answerPositioning
During which political tactic might you hear this response, "I'm sorry, but you have used
the wrong form, at the wrong time, with the wrong arguments; we can't set inconsistent
precedents." - answerRule games
Mercedes does not like organizational politics, but she understands the need to look the
part of a professional. Which of the following political tactics is Mercedes using -
answerImage building
Ananda is looking forward to the results of recent changes that her people are working
through. Her style is to specify the general directions in which she wants the company
to move but to leave the details to be decided locally. Which tactic is Ananda using to
sustain change - answerencourage voluntary acts of initiative
Kneisha believes that evidence is the touchstone of successful change, so she works to
keep track of all goal achievements and plan adjustments in the latest change initiative.
Which tactic is she using to sustain change - answerFine tuning
Which of the following is NOT a threat to sustainability of change - answerinitiators and
drivers remain in touch with the organization
, Which of the following is an advantage of using a consultative change management
style - answerhigher staff commitment
Meniece's job within the change initiative is to prevent people from back to previous
ways. Kotter calls this _____ while Lewin calls this _____. - answerinstitutionalizing,
refreezing
Jon believes that his employees are in the valley of despair. What is going on with Jon's
employees - answerexperiencing pain and loss because of the change
Erald is examing market realities, identifying crises, and discussing opportunities. Which
stage of Kotter's model is Erald deploying - answercreate urgency
Huong is creating a direction for her company's change initiative while she develops
strategies to move toward the goal. What step of Kotter's model is Huong deploying -
answercreate a vision
Nickolas works quite hard to help people change attitudes by making them feel
uncomfortable with what they have currently. He sees the problems with the current
status of the organization and works to get that in front of others. What is Nickolas doing
- answerUnfreezing
Nike the company and the industry is athletic shoes: Nike's estimated growth for 2016
was 5%. Nike's actual growth rate was 1%. Where does this belong in your internal
analysis of Nike - answerinternal weakness
Little Debbie is the company, and snacks are the industry: California legislators are
trying to limit the junk foods that are found in vending machines in schools. Where does
this belong in your analysis of Little Debbie products - answerexternal threat
Little Debbie is the company, and snacks is the industry: Little Debbie is
Adventistowned and recently hired 100% of the graduates from Southern Adventist
University, saying "We are determined to nurture strong ties with Adventist church
leadership and this means hiring and training a team of theologically-savvy lobbyists
that speak the language of church leaders," said Little Debbie spokesperson Geert
Wricher, emphasizing the special importance of graduates from Southern's School of
Religion. Where would this belong on your analysis of Little Debbie - answerinternal
identity strength
Little Debbie is the company, and snacks is the industry: Americans are overweight and
growing. Often, poor diet is touted as the primary cause of obesity. Where does this
belong in your analysis of Little Debbie - answersociodemographic threat
Nike is the company, and athletic shoes is the industry: Nike has long been in known for
its involvement with sweat shop labor. In truth, Nike has not used sweat shop labor