CME Organizational Development & Change 3

Question 1

Which organizational structure groups employees by skills and functions rather than by product or geography?

Accepted Answer

Functional structure

Answer

A functional structure organizes employees into departments based on specialized skills or functions such as finance, marketing, and operations.

Question 2

During a large-scale culture change initiative, which action best reinforces the desired new behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Aligning performance management and rewards with new values

Answer

Culture change is most effectively reinforced when performance management systems and rewards are aligned with the desired behaviors, embedding them into daily operations.

Question 3

The concept of 'psychological safety' in a team context was primarily developed by which researcher?

Accepted Answer

Amy Edmondson

Answer

Amy Edmondson coined and extensively researched psychological safety, defining it as a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking.

Question 4

A company simultaneously pursues efficiency in its current business while innovating for future opportunities. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Organizational ambidexterity

Answer

Organizational ambidexterity is the ability to exploit existing capabilities for current performance while exploring new capabilities for future growth.

Question 5

Which OD intervention has a consultant observe team interactions and provide real-time feedback to improve group processes?

Accepted Answer

Process consultation

Answer

Process consultation involves a consultant helping a group to understand and improve its own interpersonal and group dynamics through observation and feedback.

(CME) Certified Management Executive Practice Test

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CME Organizational Development & Change 3