Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of strategic thinkers?

Accepted Answer

A) They avoid signs of change that could hurt their organization. 
B) They examine problems or opportunities from many perspectives. 
C) They retain their own and others' assumptions and mental models. 
D) They accept an answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear. 
A) They avoid signs of change that could hurt their organization. 
B) They examine problems or opportunities from many perspectives. 
C) They retain their own and others' assumptions and mental models. 
D) They accept an answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Question 2

Companies with heroism as the basis of noble purpose often:

Accepted Answer

A) reflect ahnost an obsession with winning. 
B) emphasize serving others. 
C) experience the joy of an entrepreneurial spirit. 
D) inspire others to fmd or create something new. 
A) reflect ahnost an obsession with winning. 
B) emphasize serving others. 
C) experience the joy of an entrepreneurial spirit. 
D) inspire others to fmd or create something new.

Question 3

can be defmed as the general plan of action that describes resource allocation and other activities for dealing with the environment and helping the organization attain its goals and achieve the vision.

Accepted Answer

A) A noble purpose 
B) Mission 
C) Strategy 
D) A core value 
A) A noble purpose 
B) Mission 
C) Strategy 
D) A core value

Question 4

Briefly explain the features of an organization's mission.

Accepted Answer

A mission is the organization's core bro

Question 5

Strategy execution is the most important as well as the most difficult part of strategic management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Focusing on core competencies and attaining synergy help companies create value for their customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Mission statements tend to grow and change in the face of changing technologies, economic conditions, or other envirornnental shifts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A is an attractive, ideal futnre that is credible yet not readily attainable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A is an attractive, ideal futnre that...

Question 9

An effective mission statement:

Accepted Answer

A) does not describe products or services. 
B) is an ambitious desire for the future. 
C) does not persist in the face of changing technologies and economic conditions. 
D) captures people's idealistic motivations for why the organization exists. 
A) does not describe products or services. 
B) is an ambitious desire for the future. 
C) does not persist in the face of changing technologies and economic conditions. 
D) captures people's idealistic motivations for why the organization exists.

Question 10

The purpose of inspires people to see the adventure in their work and experience the joy of a pioneering or entrepreneurial spirit.

Accepted Answer

A) altruism 
B) heroism 
C) excellence 
D) discovery 
A) altruism 
B) heroism 
C) excellence 
D) discovery

Question 11

The mission is made up of two critical parts: the core values and the .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mission is made up of two...

Question 12

Leaders accept the easy answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a difference between strategies and execution?

Accepted Answer

A) Strategies specifY "What do we do right now?", whereas execution provides direction for translating a vision into action. 
B) Strategies do not come naturally, whereas execution comes naturally. 
C) Strategies are more important than execution in strategic leadership. 
D) Strategies are intentions, whereas execution is through the basic organizational architecture that makes things happen. 
A) Strategies specifY "What do we do right now?", whereas execution provides direction for translating a vision into action. 
B) Strategies do not come naturally, whereas execution comes naturally. 
C) Strategies are more important than execution in strategic leadership. 
D) Strategies are intentions, whereas execution is through the basic organizational architecture that makes things happen.

Question 14

Strategic leaders react to environmental changes rather than studying the events that have already taken place and acting based on their anticipation of what the future might be like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A leader using the approach of excellence focuses on emphasizing discovery rather than focusing people on being the best.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An organization's is something that the organization does extremely well in comparison to competitors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization's is something that the organization...

Question 17

means the company's purpose is based on being strong, aggressive, and effective.

Accepted Answer

A) Altruism 
B) Heroism 
C) Excellence 
D) Discovery 
A) Altruism 
B) Heroism 
C) Excellence 
D) Discovery

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of mission?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an ambitious desire for the future. 
B) It tends to grow and change in the face of environmental shifts. 
C) It defines the company's core values and reason for being. 
D) It cannot work together with a company's vision. 
A) It is an ambitious desire for the future. 
B) It tends to grow and change in the face of environmental shifts. 
C) It defines the company's core values and reason for being. 
D) It cannot work together with a company's vision.

Question 19

Diane heads an event management company called Venus Inc.The company encourages an innovative and creative approach to work.Diane plans to cocreate a vision.Which of the following steps should she apply to implement her plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Diane should make a vision that can be the property of the leader. 
B) Diane should create the final vision statement without several drafts. 
C) Diane should target a vision for a desired future. 
D) Diane should communicate the vision using a single channel. 
A) Diane should make a vision that can be the property of the leader. 
B) Diane should create the final vision statement without several drafts. 
C) Diane should target a vision for a desired future. 
D) Diane should communicate the vision using a single channel.

Question 20

The basis of action for the purpose of altruism is to:

Accepted Answer

A) win ahnost every competition. 
B) increase personal happiness. 
C) be the best always. 
D) fmd or create something new. 
A) win ahnost every competition. 
B) increase personal happiness. 
C) be the best always. 
D) fmd or create something new.

Which of the following statements is true of strategic thinkers?

Companies with heroism as the basis of noble purpose often:

can be defmed as the general plan of action that describes resource allocation and other activities for dealing with the environment and helping the organization attain its goals and achieve the vision.

Briefly explain the features of an organization's mission.

Strategy execution is the most important as well as the most difficult part of strategic management.

Focusing on core competencies and attaining synergy help companies create value for their customers.

Mission statements tend to grow and change in the face of changing technologies, economic conditions, or other envirornnental shifts.

A is an attractive, ideal futnre that is credible yet not readily attainable.

An effective mission statement:

The purpose of inspires people to see the adventure in their work and experience the joy of a pioneering or entrepreneurial spirit.

The mission is made up of two critical parts: the core values and the .

Leaders accept the easy answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Which of the following is a difference between strategies and execution?

Strategic leaders react to environmental changes rather than studying the events that have already taken place and acting based on their anticipation of what the future might be like.

A leader using the approach of excellence focuses on emphasizing discovery rather than focusing people on being the best.

An organization's is something that the organization does extremely well in comparison to competitors.

means the company's purpose is based on being strong, aggressive, and effective.

Which of the following statements is true of mission?

Diane heads an event management company called Venus Inc.The company encourages an innovative and creative approach to work.Diane plans to cocreate a vision.Which of the following steps should she apply to implement her plan?

The basis of action for the purpose of altruism is to:

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Exam 13: Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Which of the following statements is true of strategic thinkers?

Companies with heroism as the basis of noble purpose often:

can be defmed as the general plan of action that describes resource allocation and other activities for dealing with the environment and helping the organization attain its goals and achieve the vision.

Briefly explain the features of an organization's mission.

Strategy execution is the most important as well as the most difficult part of strategic management.

Focusing on core competencies and attaining synergy help companies create value for their customers.

Mission statements tend to grow and change in the face of changing technologies, economic conditions, or other envirornnental shifts.

A is an attractive, ideal futnre that is credible yet not readily attainable.

An effective mission statement:

The purpose of inspires people to see the adventure in their work and experience the joy of a pioneering or entrepreneurial spirit.

The mission is made up of two critical parts: the core values and the .

Leaders accept the easy answer rather than looking for patterns in what they see and hear.

Which of the following is a difference between strategies and execution?

Strategic leaders react to environmental changes rather than studying the events that have already taken place and acting based on their anticipation of what the future might be like.

A leader using the approach of excellence focuses on emphasizing discovery rather than focusing people on being the best.

An organization's is something that the organization does extremely well in comparison to competitors.

means the company's purpose is based on being strong, aggressive, and effective.

Which of the following statements is true of mission?

Diane heads an event management company called Venus Inc.The company encourages an innovative and creative approach to work.Diane plans to cocreate a vision.Which of the following steps should she apply to implement her plan?

The basis of action for the purpose of altruism is to:

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Motivation and Empowerment

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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