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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by Francoise at Oct 18, 2024, 08:36 AM

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Fernanda

16 days 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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Timothy

1 days ago

A) Brains

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25 days ago

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

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Aileen

16 days ago

I agree, machines are very structured and predictable.

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Lashaun

1 months ago

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

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2 months ago

I think the metaphor that applies is Machines.

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