Question 1

Why has the experiential learning circle (ELC) been subject to criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because it represents learning as a neat orderly cycle that always follows a fixed routine 
B)  Because it misses out key analysis steps 
C)  Because it is only a partial representation of the corporate strategy 
D)  Because it is overly simplistic 
A)  Because it represents learning as a neat orderly cycle that always follows a fixed routine 
B)  Because it misses out key analysis steps 
C)  Because it is only a partial representation of the corporate strategy 
D)  Because it is overly simplistic A

Question 2

The ELC emphasizes the need for considered reflection and reflective practice as a way of improving strategizing performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which two of the following are key phases in experiential learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorb information about context, actions, and outcomes 
B)  Refine the new insights arising from small-scale actions or debate with others 
C)  Prioritise organizational data 
D)  Use the internal processes to guide a decision 
A)  Absorb information about context, actions, and outcomes 
B)  Refine the new insights arising from small-scale actions or debate with others 
C)  Prioritise organizational data 
D)  Use the internal processes to guide a decision A,B

Question 4

Which two of the following help us to test the validity of our plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissenting voices 
B)  External perspectives 
C)  External experts 
D)  Internal review 
A)  Dissenting voices 
B)  External perspectives 
C)  External experts 
D)  Internal review

Question 5

In strategy, what does learning refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  New insights arising from that information that help us understand competitors in a different way 
B)  Receiving information 
C)  Taking in information 
D)  Information assembly 
A)  New insights arising from that information that help us understand competitors in a different way 
B)  Receiving information 
C)  Taking in information 
D)  Information assembly

Question 6

Critical reflection is capable of…

Accepted Answer

A)  bringing stakeholders together 
B)  forcing stakeholders apart 
C)  challenging the status quo 
D)  generating greater collective insight 
A)  bringing stakeholders together 
B)  forcing stakeholders apart 
C)  challenging the status quo 
D)  generating greater collective insight

Question 7

Situated learning theory recognizes that strategic knowledge derived from cognitive learning processes is not static, but:

Accepted Answer

A)  has a dynamic aspect in both formation and content 
B)  is fluid and changing 
C)  is difficult to articulate 
D)  Is constantly updated 
A)  has a dynamic aspect in both formation and content 
B)  is fluid and changing 
C)  is difficult to articulate 
D)  Is constantly updated

Question 8

Which of the following is not a factor noted by Porter (2017) that stops people from reflecting?

Accepted Answer

A)  We plan to come back to it during strategic review 
B)  We don't like the results that can emerge from reflection 
C)  We don't know how to reflect 
D)  We have a strong bias for action which overrides our willingness to ponder 
A)  We plan to come back to it during strategic review 
B)  We don't like the results that can emerge from reflection 
C)  We don't know how to reflect 
D)  We have a strong bias for action which overrides our willingness to ponder

Question 9

Reflection requires us to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Honest with ourselves and others 
B)  Critical of others 
C)  Complimentary to our selves 
D)  Congratulatory on our achievements 
A)  Honest with ourselves and others 
B)  Critical of others 
C)  Complimentary to our selves 
D)  Congratulatory on our achievements

Question 10

The most reliable means of dissecting a situation into its constituent parts and reassembling them in the desired pattern is not a step-by-step methodology such as systems analysis. Rather, it is that ultimate nonlinear thinking tool, the human brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Why has the experiential learning circle (ELC) been subject to criticism?

The ELC emphasizes the need for considered reflection and reflective practice as a way of improving strategizing performance.

Which two of the following are key phases in experiential learning?

Which two of the following help us to test the validity of our plans?

In strategy, what does learning refer to?

Critical reflection is capable of…

Situated learning theory recognizes that strategic knowledge derived from cognitive learning processes is not static, but:

Which of the following is not a factor noted by Porter (2017) that stops people from reflecting?

Reflection requires us to be:

The most reliable means of dissecting a situation into its constituent parts and reassembling them in the desired pattern is not a step-by-step methodology such as systems analysis. Rather, it is that ultimate nonlinear thinking tool, the human brain.

Interpreting Strategy

A Process-Practice Model of Strategy

Strategic Decision Making in Organizations

Strategic Organization: Purpose, Values, and Culture

External Environment: Macro, Industry, and Competitive Settings

Internal Environment: Resources, Capabilities, and Activities

Corporate Strategy and Structure

Strategies for Achieving Competitive Advantage

Functional Strategy and Performance

Strategies for Growth

Innovation, Disruption, and Digitalization

Competing in a Globalized World

Sustainability and Strategy

Leading Strategic Change

Designing Effective Strategy Activities

Filters

Exam 16: Strategy-In-Practice: Learning, Reflecting, Thinking

Why has the experiential learning circle (ELC) been subject to criticism?

The ELC emphasizes the need for considered reflection and reflective practice as a way of improving strategizing performance.

Which two of the following are key phases in experiential learning?

Which two of the following help us to test the validity of our plans?

In strategy, what does learning refer to?

Critical reflection is capable of…

Situated learning theory recognizes that strategic knowledge derived from cognitive learning processes is not static, but:

Which of the following is not a factor noted by Porter (2017) that stops people from reflecting?

Reflection requires us to be:

The most reliable means of dissecting a situation into its constituent parts and reassembling them in the desired pattern is not a step-by-step methodology such as systems analysis. Rather, it is that ultimate nonlinear thinking tool, the human brain.

Interpreting Strategy

A Process-Practice Model of Strategy

Strategic Decision Making in Organizations

Strategic Organization: Purpose, Values, and Culture

External Environment: Macro, Industry, and Competitive Settings

Internal Environment: Resources, Capabilities, and Activities

Corporate Strategy and Structure

Strategies for Achieving Competitive Advantage

Functional Strategy and Performance

Strategies for Growth

Innovation, Disruption, and Digitalization

Competing in a Globalized World

Sustainability and Strategy

Leading Strategic Change

Designing Effective Strategy Activities

Filters