Question 1

In general,strong cultures can reinforce and support strategy execution.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The first step in initiating a change in leadership style or strategy is to

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A)  create a shared vision.
B)  assess the views of the employees.
C)  announce that a change is being undertaken.
D)  None of the above.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 3

Which of the following is not a common impetus for strategic change?

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A)  increased competition
B)  a recent increase in performance
C)  cost considerations
D)  All of the above can promote strategic change.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Deeply rooted values and ways of thinking that regulate firm behavior characterize

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A)  a weak culture
B)  effective strategy forumulation
C)  a compliant culture.
D)  None of the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Deeply rooted values and ways of thinking that regulate firm behavior characterize

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A)  a weak culture
B)  a strong culture
C)  a compliant culture.
D)  None of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 6

Strategy execution is usually more complex when the degree of strategic change is great.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Schumpeter,creative destruction is a process whereby managers consciously and constantly destroy the old by recombining its elements into new forms.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Transformational leaders

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A)  focus on exchanging rewards or status for performance.
B)  inspire a vision or dream among their followers.
C)  tend to seek steady improvements in performance.
D)  All of the above.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In general,research linking diversity and firm performance

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A)  suggests a positive relationship between the two.
B)  suggests a negative relationship between the two.
C)  is inconclusive.
D)  has not been done.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Because each organization develops its own unique culture,even organizations within the same industry and city will exhibit distinctly different ways of functioning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Transactional leaders

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A)  focus on exchanging rewards or status for performance.
B)  inspire a vision or dream among their followers.
C)  tend to seek steady improvements in performance.
D)  A & C only.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a means whereby top managers can shape an organization's culture?

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A)  Pay attention to areas of the business believed to be of key importance to the strategy's success
B)  Appropriate Reactions to critical incidents and crises
C)  Serve as a deliberate role model,teacher,or coach
D)  All of the above are means whereby top manager's can shape an organization's culture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Is a change in strategy difficult to execute? Explain.

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a.Executing a strategy can become quite ...

Question 14

The first and most important influence on an organization's culture is its founder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a manager inspires involvement in a mission,giving followers a "dream" or "vision" of a higher calling,he or she is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  managerial leadership
B)  strategic leadership
C)  transactional leadership
D)  transformational leadershpE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

When a manager secures the cooperation of others in accomplishing a goal,he or she is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational leadership
B)  strategic leadership
C)  transactional leadership
D)  None of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Inert cultures are innovative and encourage initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A culture that develops within a broader culture is called a

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A)  subculture.
B)  an innovative culture.
C)  an adaptive culture.
D)  None of the above.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

In general,an organization's culture

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A)  cannot be changed.
B)  can be changed easily if the proper steps are taken.
C)  can be changed,but only by a charismatic leader.
D)  None of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

One's collection of psychological attributes,such as motivation,empathy,self-awareness,and social skills is called emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Strategy Execution: Strategic Change,culture Leadership

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The first step in initiating a change in leadership style or strategy is to

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Which of the following is not a common impetus for strategic change?

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Deeply rooted values and ways of thinking that regulate firm behavior characterize

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Strategy execution is usually more complex when the degree of strategic change is great.

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According to Schumpeter,creative destruction is a process whereby managers consciously and constantly destroy the old by recombining its elements into new forms.

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Transformational leaders

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In general,research linking diversity and firm performance

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Transactional leaders

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Is a change in strategy difficult to execute? Explain.

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