APMG-International Exam Change-Management-Foundation Topic 2 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 2

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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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Fernanda

3 months ago

Machines? Really? I was hoping for something a bit more dynamic, like brains or political systems. Oh well, can't win 'em all.

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Pura

2 months ago

C) Machines

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Mariko

3 months ago

B) Political systems

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Timothy

3 months ago

A) Brains

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Freeman

3 months ago

I'm a little surprised 'flux and transformation' isn't the right answer. Doesn't that sound more exciting than just being a machine?

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Alease

2 months ago

A) Brains

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Valentin

2 months ago

True, but sometimes being a well-oiled machine can be efficient.

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Mabel

2 months ago

C) Machines

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Lawrence

2 months ago

I agree, 'flux and transformation' does sound more exciting!

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Myra

2 months ago

D) Flux and transformation

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Kris

3 months ago

C) Machines

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Merilyn

3 months ago

B) Political systems

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Charlie

3 months ago

A) Brains

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Cecily

3 months ago

Ooh, machines. That's a good one. Everything is so rigid and predictable in those kinds of organizations.

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Sina

2 months ago

I see what you mean, flux and transformation would be the complete opposite of a tightly-controlled organization.

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Maurine

2 months ago

Machines definitely make sense, everything runs like clockwork.

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Lon

3 months ago

I think political systems could also apply, with all the hierarchy and power dynamics.

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Aileen

3 months ago

I agree, machines are very structured and predictable.

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Lashaun

4 months ago

I'm going with C - Machines. That's just too perfect a fit to pass up.

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Ceola

4 months ago

The machine metaphor definitely applies here. Structured and tightly-controlled processes scream 'robotic' to me.

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Aliza

3 months ago

D) Flux and transformation

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Lynna

3 months ago

I agree, the machine metaphor fits perfectly for organizations with structured processes.

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Dorothy

3 months ago

C) Machines

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Rolande

4 months ago

A) Machines

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Jimmie

4 months ago

I agree with Kanisha, Machines make sense because of the structured processes.

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Kanisha

4 months ago

I think the metaphor that applies is Machines.

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