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Question #1

An "elevator speech" about change should

A. describe the organization's structure and goals

B. be written and delivered by the organization's CEO

C. communicate the organization's strategic direction in less than five minutes

D. not include specific information about goals and objectives

Question #2

Which of the following is not a method of embedding organizational change?

A. Having leaders tell success stories

B. Using checklists

C. Forming problem-solving groups

D. Conducting surveys of employee satisfaction

Question #3

Two means of facilitating implementation of change are

A. stakeholder engagement and development of elevator speeches

B. newsletters and strategic champions

C. marketing plans and organizational missions

D. addressing resistance and identifying short-term wins

Question #4

Which of the following is not an important aspect of a short-term win?

A. It must be achievable.

B. It must be visible.

C. Top leadership must be involved in it.

D. It must be meaningful.

Question #5

Pre-change preparation requires all of the following except

A. a connection between the results of the change and the organization's mission and vision

B. a leadership style characterized by significant participation

C. recognition of the need for change

D. an understanding of the rationale for change among key stakeholders

Question #6

All of the following groups should be diagnosed for readiness for change except

A. leaders

B. the organization

C. stakeholders

D. participants