Question 1

Most leaders exhibit both transactional and transformational leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A lack of common values and ways of thinking characterize

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In general,changing an organization's culture

Accepted Answer

A) is difficult,but possible over time. 
B) is easy,but only if the proper steps are taken. 
C) requires a transactional leader. 
D) None of the above. 
A) is difficult,but possible over time. 
B) is easy,but only if the proper steps are taken. 
C) requires a transactional leader. 
D) None of the above.

Question 4

Adaptive cultures are conservative and encourage maintenance of existing resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizational culture refers to the shared values and patterns of belief and behavior that are accepted and practiced by the members of a particular organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first step in fostering change in an organization is to create a shared vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which approach to leadership is most effective,a transactional style or a transformational style? Explain.

Accepted Answer

a.There is little agreement on what migh

Question 8

The conscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as the self-reference criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The unconscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as

Accepted Answer

A) global latitude. 
B) emotional awareness. 
C) the self-reference criterion. 
D) None of the above. 
A) global latitude. 
B) emotional awareness. 
C) the self-reference criterion. 
D) None of the above.

Question 10

A subculture can be described as a "culture within a culture."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cultures that are innovative and encourage initiative are called

Accepted Answer

A) strong cultures. 
B) adaptive cultures. 
C) inert cultures. 
D) None of the above. 
A) strong cultures. 
B) adaptive cultures. 
C) inert cultures. 
D) None of the above.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Modify the procedures through which an organization recruits,selects,promotes,and terminates employees 
B) Issue directives to middle and lower level managers to modify the culture in their departments 
C) Manage the process through which rewards and status are allocated 
D) All of the above are means whereby top manager's can shape an organization's culture. 
A) Modify the procedures through which an organization recruits,selects,promotes,and terminates employees 
B) Issue directives to middle and lower level managers to modify the culture in their departments 
C) Manage the process through which rewards and status are allocated 
D) All of the above are means whereby top manager's can shape an organization's culture.

Question 13

In general,a strong culture

Accepted Answer

A) can support strategy execution 
B) hurts overall firm performance 
C) cannot be identified 
D) None of the above. 
A) can support strategy execution 
B) hurts overall firm performance 
C) cannot be identified 
D) None of the above.

Question 14

Transactional leaders use the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts and generally seek to enhance an organization's performance steadily,but not dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A weak culture lacks values and ways of thinking that are widely accepted by members of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Strategic leadership includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) creating the vision for the firm. 
B) developing strategies. 
C) empowering individuals throughout the organization to execute strategies. 
D) oversight of the performance appraisal process. 
A) creating the vision for the firm. 
B) developing strategies. 
C) empowering individuals throughout the organization to execute strategies. 
D) oversight of the performance appraisal process.

Question 17

How can changes in leadership or strategy be initiated? Is this an easy or difficult process? Explain.

Accepted Answer

a.Answer 
-Recognize the Need for Change

Question 18

Is it possible to shape an organization's culture? If so,how can it be done?

Accepted Answer

a.Answer 
-It can be done,but it is a di

Question 19

Can a culture help or hinder the executive of a firm's strategy? Explain.

Accepted Answer

a.Organizational culture can either faci

Question 20

When a manager uses the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts,he or she is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A) managerial leadership 
B) strategic leadership 
C) transactional leadership 
D) transformational leadership 
A) managerial leadership 
B) strategic leadership 
C) transactional leadership 
D) transformational leadership

Most leaders exhibit both transactional and transformational leadership styles.

A lack of common values and ways of thinking characterize

In general,changing an organization's culture

Adaptive cultures are conservative and encourage maintenance of existing resources.

Organizational culture refers to the shared values and patterns of belief and behavior that are accepted and practiced by the members of a particular organization.

The first step in fostering change in an organization is to create a shared vision.

Which approach to leadership is most effective,a transactional style or a transformational style? Explain.

The conscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as the self-reference criterion.

The unconscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as

A subculture can be described as a "culture within a culture."

Cultures that are innovative and encourage initiative are called

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

In general,a strong culture

Transactional leaders use the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts and generally seek to enhance an organization's performance steadily,but not dramatically.

A weak culture lacks values and ways of thinking that are widely accepted by members of the organization.

Strategic leadership includes all of the following except

How can changes in leadership or strategy be initiated? Is this an easy or difficult process? Explain.

Is it possible to shape an organization's culture? If so,how can it be done?

Can a culture help or hinder the executive of a firm's strategy? Explain.

When a manager uses the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts,he or she is engaging in

Fundamentals of Strategic Management

Industry Competition

External Environment: Political Economic Forces

External Environment: Social Technological Forces

Organization Mission Direction

Corporate-Level Strategies

Business Unit Strategies

Functional Strategies

Strategy Formulation

Strategy Execution-Organizational Structure

Strategic Control

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Exam 11: Strategy Execution: Strategic Change,culture Leadership

Most leaders exhibit both transactional and transformational leadership styles.

A lack of common values and ways of thinking characterize

In general,changing an organization's culture

Adaptive cultures are conservative and encourage maintenance of existing resources.

Organizational culture refers to the shared values and patterns of belief and behavior that are accepted and practiced by the members of a particular organization.

The first step in fostering change in an organization is to create a shared vision.

Which approach to leadership is most effective,a transactional style or a transformational style? Explain.

The conscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as the self-reference criterion.

The unconscious reference to one's own cultural values as a standard of judgment is known as

A subculture can be described as a "culture within a culture."

Cultures that are innovative and encourage initiative are called

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

In general,a strong culture

Transactional leaders use the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts and generally seek to enhance an organization's performance steadily,but not dramatically.

A weak culture lacks values and ways of thinking that are widely accepted by members of the organization.

Strategic leadership includes all of the following except

How can changes in leadership or strategy be initiated? Is this an easy or difficult process? Explain.

Is it possible to shape an organization's culture? If so,how can it be done?

Can a culture help or hinder the executive of a firm's strategy? Explain.

When a manager uses the authority of their office to exchange rewards such as pay and status for employees' work efforts,he or she is engaging in

Fundamentals of Strategic Management

Industry Competition

External Environment: Political Economic Forces

External Environment: Social Technological Forces

Organization Mission Direction

Corporate-Level Strategies

Business Unit Strategies

Functional Strategies

Strategy Formulation

Strategy Execution-Organizational Structure

Strategic Control

Filters