Asked by Hanna Jordan on Jun 15, 2024

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____ involves preventive maintenance and kaizen, according to the Nadler-Tushman model.

A) Re-creation
B) Tuning
C) Adaptation
D) Reaction
E) Strategic change

Nadler-Tushman Model

An organizational analysis model that highlights the importance of external and internal factors and their impact on organizational performance through congruence among different components.

Preventive Maintenance

Regular and systematic inspection, cleaning, and repair of equipment and facilities to prevent sudden failures and prolong their life.

Kaizen

A Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement of working practices, personal efficiency, etc.

  • Understand the concepts and types of organizational change according to the Nadler-Tushman model.
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Tejveer SinghJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The Nadler-Tushman model identifies two types of organizational transformation: strategic and operational. Operational transformation involves tuning, which includes preventive maintenance and continuous improvement (kaizen). Therefore, option B, Tuning, is the correct answer. Options A, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the concepts of preventive maintenance and kaizen.