Question 1

'Organisations are open systems and their activities are shaped by particular aspects and features of the environment.' Discuss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'Organisations are open systems and their activities...

Question 2

What are the characteristics of internal activities that can improve an organisation's competitiveness? Provide examples to support your argument.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the characteristics of internal activities...

Question 3

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been very popular in the recent past.Explain why they became popular and discuss the role of the organisation transformation (OT) practitioner in the major phases of the implementation of M&A.Use appropriate examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have been very...

Question 4

Explain the two classes of environments that affect organisation performance and outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the two classes of environments that...

Question 5

What is the rationale for adopting a collaborative strategy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the rationale for adopting a...

Question 6

What is the purpose of establishing a business case for a merger and acquisition?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the purpose of establishing a...

Question 7

What are networks and what are some of the advantages of network interventions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are networks and what are some...

Question 8

Organisations employ different interventions to survive and grow in this turbulent environment.Discuss two main interventions that help organisations to improve their performance.Use examples to substantiate your answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organisations employ different interventions to survive and...

Question 9

Describe the major phases of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity and discuss how organisation development (OD) practitioners can contribute to successful integration.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the major phases of merger and...

Quiz 11: Competitive and Collaborative Strategies