APMG-International Exam Change-Management-Foundation Topic 1 Question 19 Discussion

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According to Morgan, what metaphor applies to an organization that has structured and tightly-controlled processes?

ABrains

BPolitical systems

CMachines

DFlux and transformation

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Suggested Answer: C

According to Morgan, machines is a metaphor that applies to an organization that has structured and tightly-controlled processes. This metaphor views organizations as rational, efficient, and predictable systems that operate according to predefined rules and procedures. This metaphor emphasizes order, stability, hierarchy, and control.

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Della

8 months ago

I think flux and transformation could also be applicable, as organizations are constantly evolving.

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Karan

8 months ago

But machines are known for their efficiency and precision, just like structured organizations.

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Arminda

8 months ago

I have to disagree, I think political systems might be a better fit.

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Merilyn

8 months ago

I agree with Karan, machines make sense for structured processes.

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Karan

9 months ago

I think the metaphor that applies is machines.

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Rochell

9 months ago

True, machines have precise processes just like some organizations. That's why Morgan might use that metaphor.

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Whitney

9 months ago

Interesting point, But machines also make sense because they are structured and controlled.

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Barb

9 months ago

I'm not sure about that. Maybe it's more like political systems.

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Rochell

10 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Organizations with rigid processes are often compared to machines.

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Whitney

10 months ago

I think Morgan would say it's like machines.

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Ozell

11 months ago

I agree with Hyman. The machine metaphor is just so classic when it comes to this kind of organizational structure. It's like these places are just chugging along, grinding out work with military precision.

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Hyman

11 months ago

I don't know, I'm leaning more towards the machine metaphor. It just seems to capture the structured, tightly-controlled processes that the question is describing.

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Verdell

11 months ago

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Morgan talks a lot about how organizations need to adapt and evolve, so 'flux and transformation' could be a good fit.

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Ashton

11 months ago

Hold up, what about the 'flux and transformation' option? That seems like it could be relevant too, especially for organizations that are going through major changes or disruptions.

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Vonda

9 months ago

But what about the other options like A) Brains or C) Machines? Do those apply as well?

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Donette

10 months ago

Yeah, I agree. It makes sense that organizations in flux would need to adapt and transform quickly.

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Malinda

10 months ago

I think that option D, flux and transformation, could be relevant for organizations going through major changes.

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Shaunna

11 months ago

I'm not so sure. While the machine metaphor may apply, I think the political systems metaphor is also worth considering. Organizations can have complex power structures and competing agendas, just like a political landscape.

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Malcolm

11 months ago

Hmm, I think the machine metaphor is the most fitting here. Morgan's work really emphasizes how organizations can become overly bureaucratic and rigid, just like well-oiled machines.

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