Exam 7: Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Emotions can hijack a decision by taking control of the process that would normally be carried out by the ________.

Steve Jobs,the late founder of Apple,said,"Playing it safe is the most dangerous thing we can do." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your reasoning.

The long tail refers to a product that appeals to a small proportion of a very large population.

Stage 1 of Kotter's model requires leaders to create a new strategic vision.

Which of the following does NOT explain why pharmaceutical companies are changing their business model?

The ability to deal with change is a critical skill in today's world.

In order to attract the best employees,a company builds a state-of-the-art gym with a babysitting service in its new factory.Which strategy of change fits this approach best?

In Shea's work system model,managers ________ to affect change.

Which of the following contributed most to the economic crisis that began in 2007?

Boyatzis's model uses a person's ________ to provide motivation for intentional change.

Your company has been blindsided by a competitor's release of a game-changing product.According to the Nadler and Tushman model,which is the best approach for the company to address this challenge?

Which of the following describes the most common reaction to change?

Optimists perceive bad situations as welcome challenges and opportunities for learning.

Diversity can improve business for a company by allowing companies to develop ________.