According to CIPS / Profex, which one of the following is not a connected stakeholder? Select one.

According to CIPS / Profex, which one of the following is not a connected stakeholder? Select one.A . ShareholdersB . SuppliersC . CustomersD . Trade unionsView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: The correct answer is trade unions, although I can think of a few trade union leaders who would like to think...

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Which one is not part of Lewin’s Force Field Analysis model (overcoming resistance to change)?

Which one is not part of Lewin’s Force Field Analysis model (overcoming resistance to change)?A . ChangeB . UnchangeC . RefreezeD . UnfreezeView AnswerAnswer: B Explanation: The answer to this QUESTION is 'unchange' which is simply made up. Unfreeze, change, refreeze is the basic Lewin model - the other possible...

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Management studies and experiments over several decades have found that increased participation of workers in decision-making about changes tends to lead to (choose one):

Management studies and experiments over several decades have found that increased participation of workers in decision-making about changes tends to lead to (choose one):A . Longer holidays / higher pay / more sunshineB . Never-ending debates / time-wasting / indecisionC . Overcoming of resistance to change / increased co-operation and...

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‘Other people are only ever in it for themselves, and never act for honourable or unselfish reasons’.

‘Other people are only ever in it for themselves, and never act for honourable or unselfish reasons’.A . SkepticismB . EmpiricismC . CynicismD . SchismView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: A more extreme view than skepticism, not even allowing for honourable motives. Such a person is a 'cynic'. In the context of...

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Which two of the following are ‘soft’ factors, within the framework of the ‘McKinsey 7S’ model?

Which two of the following are ‘soft’ factors, within the framework of the ‘McKinsey 7S’ model?A . StrategyB . SystemsC . StyleD . Shared valuesView AnswerAnswer: C, D Explanation: Shared values and style. The other two shown being 'hard' ie more tangible factors. Nobody said these tests were meant to...

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The view that financial rewards are welcome, but are not everything; that workers are willing to take on responsibility and enjoy a problem-solving approach is in line with Theory (Douglas McGregor):

The view that financial rewards are welcome, but are not everything; that workers are willing to take on responsibility and enjoy a problem-solving approach is in line with Theory (Douglas McGregor):A . YB . AC . ZD . XView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: Theory Y Workers are happY to be at...

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People are inherently happy at work.

People are inherently happy at work. Workers seek responsibility. Financial reward at work is welcome, but motivation, job satisfaction and recognition are equally A. A. important. B. Theory X C. Theory YView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: This is Theory Y. X and Y are theoretical extremes for discussion purposes - they...

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Where there is transformational change coupled with a rapid rate of change (‘big bang’), is this:

Where there is transformational change coupled with a rapid rate of change (‘big bang’), is this:A . EvolutionB . ReconstructionC . AdaptationD . RevolutionView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: This a description of Revolution. The other answers shown may be the subject of other questions in this test.

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Based on Scholte’s Trust matrix, which of the following terms would apply to a leader that the team thinks cares a lot, and is also very capable?

Peter Scholtes developed a matrix which looks at the relationship between how much a leader is perceived to care, and how competent the leader is perceived to be. This matrix is often called the 'trust matrix'. Based on Scholte’s Trust matrix, which of the following terms would apply to a...

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Thinking of Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s work, which of the following terms describes a leader @who is not a dictator, but nonetheless makes the decisions. The team depends heavily on the lead-er, and what the leader says'.

Thinking of Tannenbaum and Schmidt’s work, which of the following terms describes a leader @who is not a dictator, but nonetheless makes the decisions. The team depends heavily on the lead-er, and what the leader says'.A . AutocraticB . DictatorialC . Laissez-faireD . DemocraticView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The QUESTION gives...

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