Question 1

Peters and Waterman (1982) wrote a very popular management book on the subject of

Accepted Answer

A)  Charismatic leaders 
B)  Knowledge management 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Organizational culture 
A)  Charismatic leaders 
B)  Knowledge management 
C)  Emotional intelligence 
D)  Organizational culture

Question 2

Hickson et al (1971) propose a contingency view of power. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The degree of power that an individual holds matches their level of seniority 
B)  Power does not necessarily correspond to level of seniority 
C)  The degree of power that an individual holds tends to match their length of tenure in the organization 
D)  The degree of power than an individual holds diminishes beyond a particular length of tenure in the organization 
A)  The degree of power that an individual holds matches their level of seniority 
B)  Power does not necessarily correspond to level of seniority 
C)  The degree of power that an individual holds tends to match their length of tenure in the organization 
D)  The degree of power than an individual holds diminishes beyond a particular length of tenure in the organization

Question 3

The perspective which sees the environment as the key influence over a firm's destiny is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Managerial agency 
B)  Managerial determinism 
C)  Environmental determinism 
D)  Environmental agency 
A)  Managerial agency 
B)  Managerial determinism 
C)  Environmental determinism 
D)  Environmental agency

Question 4

Prahalad and Hamel (2005) refer to the concept of 'strategic intent'. What is strategic intent?

Accepted Answer

A)  A set of aspirations that unites the whole organization 
B)  The corporate rationale of the firm 
C)  A long term plan 
D)  An emergent set of actions that become the firm's strategy 
A)  A set of aspirations that unites the whole organization 
B)  The corporate rationale of the firm 
C)  A long term plan 
D)  An emergent set of actions that become the firm's strategy

Peters and Waterman (1982) wrote a very popular management book on the subject of

Hickson et al (1971) propose a contingency view of power. What does this mean?

The perspective which sees the environment as the key influence over a firm's destiny is called

Prahalad and Hamel (2005) refer to the concept of 'strategic intent'. What is strategic intent?

Introduction to Strategy

Systems Model and Strategy Map

The Microeconomics of Strategy

The Macroeconomics of Strategy

Competitive Strategy: The Analysis of Strategic Position

Competitive Strategy: The Analysis of Strategic Capability

The Competitive Environment

Corporate Strategy: Adding Value in Multi-Business Firms

Global Strategies and International Advantage

Risk, Uncertainty and Strategy

Strategic Decision Making: Process Analysis

Strategic Decision Making: Managing Strategic Change

Strategy As Knowledge: Innovation and Learning

Strategy and Corporate Governance

Analyzing and Measuring Strategic Performance

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Exam 10: Organisational Models and Approaches to Strategy

Peters and Waterman (1982) wrote a very popular management book on the subject of

Hickson et al (1971) propose a contingency view of power. What does this mean?

The perspective which sees the environment as the key influence over a firm's destiny is called

Prahalad and Hamel (2005) refer to the concept of 'strategic intent'. What is strategic intent?

Introduction to Strategy

Systems Model and Strategy Map

The Microeconomics of Strategy

The Macroeconomics of Strategy

Competitive Strategy: The Analysis of Strategic Position

Competitive Strategy: The Analysis of Strategic Capability

The Competitive Environment

Corporate Strategy: Adding Value in Multi-Business Firms

Global Strategies and International Advantage

Risk, Uncertainty and Strategy

Strategic Decision Making: Process Analysis

Strategic Decision Making: Managing Strategic Change

Strategy As Knowledge: Innovation and Learning

Strategy and Corporate Governance

Analyzing and Measuring Strategic Performance

Filters