APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 24 Discussion

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Question #: 24
Topic #: 1

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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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Shalon

5 months ago

Machines? Really? That sounds too limiting for modern organizations.

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Elouise

5 months ago

I thought it might be A, Brains, but C feels more accurate.

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Major

5 months ago

Wait, are we really comparing organizations to machines? Seems a bit rigid.

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Ben

5 months ago

Totally agree, it makes sense for structured processes!

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Yuette

6 months ago

I think the answer is C, Machines.

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Jerry

6 months ago

I could be wrong, but I feel like "Political systems" might relate to control as well. I need to double-check my notes!

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Dominic

6 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think "Machines" was the answer there too. It really fits the idea of strict processes.

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Ma

6 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about "Brains" being more about flexibility and creativity.

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Quentin

6 months ago

I think the metaphor for a tightly-controlled organization is "Machines." It makes sense since machines operate in a structured way.

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Thaddeus

6 months ago

The machine metaphor, that's it! I remember now that Morgan used that to describe organizations with highly structured, mechanistic processes. I feel good about selecting that option.

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Justine

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know Morgan had different metaphors for organizations, but I can't quite remember which one he used for structured, controlled processes. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Hershel

6 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about Morgan's organizational metaphors. I'm pretty confident I can recall the machine metaphor he uses for tightly-controlled processes.

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Mica

6 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Morgan talked about various metaphors to understand organizations, including machine, brain, political system, and flux and transformation. For a tightly-controlled process, I believe the machine metaphor would be the most applicable.

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Joseph

7 months ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in class. The Security Accreditation phase is where they finalize the risk assessment and prepare the accreditation package. I'm confident D is the correct answer.

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Alyce

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure about this one. I need to re-read the question and think through the logic of the JQL query. I want to make sure I understand it before I select an answer.

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Apolonia

7 months ago

Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Jutta

2 years ago

Flux and transformation? Really? That's like putting a Ferrari engine in a rusty old tractor. Doesn't make any sense.

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Ricki

2 years ago

C) Machines

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Sherell

2 years ago

A) Brains

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Eladia

2 years ago

I don't know, the political systems option seems kinda juicy. Maybe Morgan's into some shady backroom deals. Just sayin'.

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Antonio

2 years ago

C) Machines

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Gertude

2 years ago

B) Political systems

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Merilyn

2 years ago

A) Brains

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Alita

2 years ago

I disagree, I think it's more like political systems.

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An

2 years ago

Machines, for sure. That's the perfect way to describe a rigid, structured organization. It's like they're running a factory, not a business.

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Cordell

2 years ago

Definitely, it can feel like you're just a cog in the machine sometimes.

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Solange

2 years ago

Yeah, it's like they value efficiency over flexibility.

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Mauricio

2 years ago

I agree, machines make sense. Everything is so rigid and controlled.

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Tu

2 years ago

I agree with Alita, structured and tightly-controlled processes are like machines.

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Staci

2 years ago

Well, this is a no-brainer. Morgan's machine metaphor is spot on for an organization with tight processes. Gears and cogs, baby!

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Andra

2 years ago

Definitely, the machine metaphor fits perfectly for tightly-controlled processes.

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Rose

2 years ago

I agree, organizations with structured processes are like well-oiled machines.

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Tayna

2 years ago

Definitely, it's all about efficiency and precision in those types of organizations.

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Raylene

2 years ago

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

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Jimmie

2 years ago

Machines are like gears and cogs, keeping everything running smoothly.

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Ivory

2 years ago

Definitely, the machine metaphor fits perfectly for organizations with tight control.

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Ligia

2 years ago

D) Flux and transformation

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Myrtie

2 years ago

C) Machines

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Jenelle

2 years ago

B) Political systems

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Tamekia

2 years ago

I agree, organizations with structured processes are like well-oiled machines.

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Janae

2 years ago

A) Brains

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Alita

2 years ago

I think the metaphor that applies is machines.

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