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Question 1: A survey is a research method used by social scientists (i.e., economists, political scientist, psychologists and sociologists) to empirically and scientifically study and provide information about people and social phenomena.
a. What are the advantage and disadvantages of survey research? (100 words)
b. Discuss the ethical considerations in survey research. Use some example to support your discussion. (200 words)
Question 2: The Mckinsey 7-S Model is a change framework based on a company's organizational design.
a. Clearly highlight the hard and soft element of the Mckinsey 7s Model. (100 words)
b. Discuss how the Mckinsey 7S model can be used to provide a more balanced view of changes required within an organization. Use some examples to support your answer. (200 words)
Question 3: Since organizations are complex and multifaceted, there is a need for a purposeful and considered approach to framing change that reflects the context of change.
a. Discuss the term "framing a problem"? (100 words)
b. What are the pro and cons of taking a closed framing approach to problem-solving? Support your answer with some examples. (200 words)
Question 4: Lewin;s force field analysis provides insights into the forces that either drive or restrain an intended organizational change.
a. What are the key elements of Lewin.s force field analysis model? (100 words)
b. Discuss why the force field analysis model is considered to be a very "pratical" theory. Give some examples to support your answer. (200 words)
Question 5: Organizational vitality is the "Capacity to live and develop" or "power of enduring or continuing" (Quinn, 1978, p. 414)
a. What are the key characteristics of a work unit that demonstrates vitality? (100 words)
b. "Vitality is just an aspect of organizational culture". Discuss and explain whether you agree or disagree. (200 words)