What is considered the most important factor in determining the extent of centralization within a company? 

Cameron was surprised when the head of the company announced that his division would soon have another department head. Cameron had always been the only one in charge of the department and he wondered if the company didn’t like how he ran things. What is the reason for Cameron’s resistance to change?

An organization that practices formality, rules, standard operating procedures, and hierarchical coordination has which type of culture?

A company is going through a rough period owing to faulty management practices, increased bureaucracy, and a lack of strategic planning in its operations. To overcome this deterioration, there is a move to replace some of its top managers including the CEO. Which of the following types of recruitment strategies would be recommended for hiring a new CEO for the company?

Planned organizational change means that the change is

A ___ analysis focuses on the duties of the job

Which of the following measures of a candidate’s skills and abilities is least reliable?

Looking at Miranda’s work, her supervisor Carol felt that though Miranda had substantial theoretical knowledge and experience, her lack of computer skills was reducing the quality of her work. This led Carol to recommend a basic computer skills course which would help Miranda perform at par with other employees on her team. This represents the _____ level of training needs assessment.

A person that interprets issues and options in either positive or negative terms is ______ the problem.

A(n) _____ occurs when several people are interviewing one candidate at the same time.