In the Context of the Stages of Organizational Decline, Which

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the context of the stages of organizational decline, which of the following is a difference between the blinded stage and the crisis stage?

• A) The blinded stage occurs because key managers fail to recognize the internal or external changes that will harm their organizations, whereas the crisis stage occurs because companies lack the resources to fully change how they run their businesses.
• B) The blinded stage is the first stage of organizational decline, whereas the crisis stage is the fifth stage of organizational decline.
• C) In the blinded stage, the company is dissolved through bankruptcy proceedings, whereas in the crisis stage, management recognizes the need to change but still takes no steps.
• D) In the blinded stage, management announces belt-tightening plans designed to cut costs, increase efficiency, and restore profits, whereas in the crisis stage, managers wait to see if organizational performance problems correct themselves.

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Definitions:

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Performance Management

The ongoing process of communication and feedback between a supervisor and an employee to ensure the achievement of organizational goals.

Annual Performance Appraisal

A yearly review and evaluation of an employee's job performance and overall contribution to a company.

Skills Mismatch

A discrepancy between the skills offered by workers and the skills demanded by employers, leading to inefficiencies in the labor market.