Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. Hasbro's move to create a version of its Monopoly game for iPad for technology-obsessed children is an example of proactive change.
2. Coleman Natural Foods began selling natural beef back when most shoppers were unaware of the term. This is an example of proactive change.
3. The need for change comes solely from outside the organization.
4. Employee problems are one type of outside force for change in the organization.

Answer 1

1. TRUE
Proactive change or planned change involves making carefully thought-out changes in anticipation of possible or expected problems or opportunities. Examples of proactive change include toymakers converting classic games and toys such as Monopoly and Barbie for use on iPad screens to entertain technology-obsessed children.
2. TRUE
Proactive change or planned change involves making carefully thought-out changes (raising organic cattle) in anticipation of possible or expected problems or opportunities (the current organic trend).
3. FALSE
The forces for change occur both outside and inside the organization.
4. FALSE
The four outside forces include demographic characteristics, market changes, technological advancements, and social and political pressures. Employee problems and managers' behavior are the inside forces.