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APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

According to Morgan, what metaphor describes an organization where formal management of change is impossible?
A) Flux and transformation
B) Machines
C) Political systems
D) Brains

APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam
Question #: 40
Topic #: 2
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According to Morgan, what metaphor describes an organization where formal management of change is impossible?

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According to Morgan, flux and transformation is a metaphor that describes an organization where formal management of change is impossible because the organization is constantly changing and evolving in response to its environment. This metaphor views organizations as complex adaptive systems that are self-organizing, emergent, and nonlinear.


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by Estrella at Jan 14, 2025, 01:04 PM

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Maryanne
9 months ago
I see why A is popular, but I lean towards C, Political systems.
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Wai
9 months ago
B, Machines makes more sense to me.
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Alex
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Sounds a bit off.
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Francis
10 months ago
Totally agree, change is constant!
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Lilli
10 months ago
I think the answer is A, Flux and transformation.
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Lynda
10 months ago
I definitely recall that "Brains" metaphor relates to learning organizations, but I don't think it describes the chaos of change management.
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Mozell
10 months ago
I’m torn between "Flux and transformation" and "Political systems." I feel like both could relate to change management, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Annamaria
11 months ago
I remember practicing a question about organizational metaphors, and "Machines" seemed more about structure and control, so I don't think that's it.
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Aliza
11 months ago
I think the answer might be "Flux and transformation," but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like it fits the idea of constant change.
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Leonora
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about a metaphor that describes an organization where formal change management is impossible. Based on that, the "brains" metaphor seems like the best fit, since it views the organization as a complex, organic system rather than a machine that can be easily controlled. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Iola
11 months ago
Ah, I remember discussing these organizational metaphors in class. If I recall correctly, the "brains" metaphor suggests an organization is a complex, adaptive system, which would make formal change management difficult. I'm leaning towards that as the best answer, but I'll double-check my understanding.
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Derick
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure what the "flux and transformation" metaphor is referring to, but the "machines" and "political systems" options seem more straightforward. I'll have to think through the characteristics of each to decide which one best matches the question.
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Antonio
11 months ago
I think this question is asking about a metaphor that describes an organization where formal management of change is impossible. The options seem to be focused on different organizational models, so I'll need to carefully consider which one best fits that description.
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Staci
2 years ago
D. Brains, no doubt. Trying to manage change in an organization is like herding cats. Good luck with that!
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Broderick
2 years ago
C) Political systems
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Lavera
2 years ago
A) Flux and transformation
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Kendra
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm torn between A. Flux and transformation and D. Brains. Both seem to capture the sense of chaos and unpredictability.
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Shawnta
2 years ago
C. Political systems definitely sounds like the right metaphor. Change is always a power struggle in those kinds of organizations.
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Cherry
2 years ago
I'm going with B. Machines. Formal management of change is impossible in a rigid, bureaucratic system like a machine.
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Timothy
2 years ago
I think flux and transformation better describes an organization where formal management of change is impossible.
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Lai
2 years ago
I agree, machines are too rigid for formal change management.
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Hildred
2 years ago
I believe the answer is C) Political systems, as organizations can be influenced by power struggles and competing interests.
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Sabrina
2 years ago
I agree with Johnna, because in a constantly changing environment, formal management of change becomes impossible.
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Roosevelt
2 years ago
I think the answer is D. Brains. An organization with constantly changing and unpredictable behavior sounds like a brain to me.
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Alica
2 years ago
Yes, I think D) Brains is the best metaphor. It captures the idea of constant change and unpredictability.
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Chan
2 years ago
I agree with you, D) Brains does make sense. It's like the organization has a mind of its own.
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Ernest
2 years ago
D) Brains
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Heike
2 years ago
C) Political systems
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Romana
2 years ago
B) Machines
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Lilli
2 years ago
A) Flux and transformation
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Johnna
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Flux and transformation.
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