Change Management Research & Evidence-Based Practice 4

Question 1

Which statistical technique is most appropriate for identifying distinct employee clusters with similar attitudes toward a change initiative?

Accepted Answer

Cluster analysis

Answer

Cluster analysis groups individuals into subsets based on similarity across multiple variables, revealing distinct audience segments.

Question 2

When applying evidence-based change management, 'stakeholder values and concerns' are considered because:

Accepted Answer

Local context and stakeholder perspectives are essential evidence alongside research findings

Answer

Evidence-based practice integrates research evidence with stakeholder values and organizational context for well-rounded decisions.

Question 3

A researcher reports p < 0.001 for a change intervention study but the effect size is d = 0.08. A practitioner should interpret this as:

Accepted Answer

Statistically significant but practically negligible

Answer

A very small effect size (d = 0.08) indicates minimal practical impact even if the result is statistically significant due to large sample size.

Question 4

Which approach best exemplifies 'continuous improvement' using research in organizational change?

Accepted Answer

Establishing ongoing feedback loops that regularly collect and apply data throughout the change lifecycle

Answer

Continuous improvement requires iterative data collection and application throughout the change process, not just at one point in time.

Question 5

When a systematic review on change management is described as 'narrative,' this typically means:

Accepted Answer

Studies are summarized descriptively without quantitative pooling of results

Answer

A narrative systematic review synthesizes findings descriptively when study heterogeneity or data limitations prevent statistical meta-analysis.

Change Management Practice Test