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19. The Fed lowered adjusted interest rates, making it difficult for Chartab to get the loans needed to
expand certain operations. Chartab had to adjust its production and sales forecasts accordingly. In
this scenario, Chartab is responding to an external force for change in the ___ dimension.
20. The new CEO at Chartab is a big believer in functional organization structure and has begun
implementing changes in the organization to match this structure. In this situation, Chartab is
21. Which of the following is an external force that drives an organization toward change?
23. For years, Martin's purchasing department has used a cycle counting system to monitor inventory
levels. Upper management has decided to convert to an automated perpetual inventory system that will
reduce costs and improve accuracy. Martin is aware of his employees' anxiety about the change.
During the conversion, he made only the necessary changes, announced those changes well in advance,
and allowed time for employees to adjust to new ways of doing things. This ___ technique was an
effective way for Martin to overcome resistance to change.
24. Which of the following is used to overcome resistance to organizational change? 25. Employees at Chartab Industries feel that they are underpaid. They took their complaint to
management. In response, management was able to collect data from the industry to show that the firm
pays a competitive wage and offers excellent benefits. In this scenario, Chartab management is trying
26.