Exam 12: Implementing Strategy

Porben Inc.,a specialist educational firm,targets public universities,job fairs,and job portals during its recruitment process.It provides on-the-job training to the new employees of the company.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

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Write a note on the structure of the 7 S model of organizational alignment.

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The 7 S model identifies seven important organizational elements that must be aligned in order to ensure effective implementation of a firm's strategy.The 7 Ss are: strategy,structure,systems,staffing,skills,style,and shared values.Structure divides labor and tasks within an organization into separate units and,by doing so,defines the reporting or authority structure of the firm.This is important because it assigns accountability for particular tasks and allows for the measurement of performance by a particular organizational unit.Managers can use structure to help create alignment between goals,skills,and environmental needs.

Green Cruz Inc.,a multinational retailer,is hiring employees who possess creative talents and prefer working in a challenging environment.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

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The CEO of a well-established firm stresses on the need for change in the production pattern for the betterment of the company.He is supported by a group of influential people from all levels in the organization who work to lead the change effort.This is an example of _____.

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What are the three phases of changes?

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In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,the _____ category describes key processes that span a firm's organizational structure.

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_____ begins when leaders recognize and publicly admit that the current situation is not producing acceptable or adequate results.

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Question 7

Fortunize Inc.,an advertising company,operates in an office space with a more informal setting that is conducive to creative thinking.The employees at Fortunize call each other by their first name or use nicknames.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

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Question 8

RandallCollins Inc.,a wholesale fuel distributor,develops a new strategy that creates and sustains a competitive advantage in its target markets.However,it aims at making this alteration a part of its operations.Which of the following phases of organizational change is exemplified in this case?

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Question 9

Robinson Inc.,a manufacturer of smartphones,focuses on moving from its one set of strategic plans to another by increasingly engaging itself with customer services.It feels that it is important to increase the quality of products to increase and retain its customer base.Which of the following phases of organizational change is exemplified in this case?

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Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of skills?

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Question 11

What are the eight steps to successful change?

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Question 12

A group of influential people from all levels in an organization that support and lead the change effort is called a _____.

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Question 13

ThomasMyers Inc.,a global automobile company,aims at developing a strategy to create and sustain a competitive environment.It wants to develop a structure that divides the labor and tasks of the organization.It aims at coordinating and controlling work of the different units within the firm.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following best exemplifies ThomasMyers' approach?

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In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,_____ refers to the plan,process,and related activities that create and sustain a competitive advantage for a firm in its target markets.

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Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of shared values?

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Question 16

A tool that measures four broad areas of organizational performance which are financial results,customer goals,internal business processes,and learning and growth is called the _____.

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Question 17

LeeAllen Inc.,a well-established healthcare centre,starts a new production unit.The company hires 100 new employees for the new unit to meet the customer demand.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

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In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following statements is true of staffing?

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Question 19

Janice is the sales head at a dairy exporting firm.She spends much of her time interacting with people from various cultural backgrounds.The competitive and risk-taking attitude of Janice is different from those in more conservative work areas.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is being exemplified in this case?

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Write a note on the structure of the 7 S model of organizational alignment.

Green Cruz Inc.,a multinational retailer,is hiring employees who possess creative talents and prefer working in a challenging environment.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

The CEO of a well-established firm stresses on the need for change in the production pattern for the betterment of the company.He is supported by a group of influential people from all levels in the organization who work to lead the change effort.This is an example of _____.

What are the three phases of changes?

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,the _____ category describes key processes that span a firm's organizational structure.

_____ begins when leaders recognize and publicly admit that the current situation is not producing acceptable or adequate results.

RandallCollins Inc.,a wholesale fuel distributor,develops a new strategy that creates and sustains a competitive advantage in its target markets.However,it aims at making this alteration a part of its operations.Which of the following phases of organizational change is exemplified in this case?

Which of the following statements is true of skills?

What are the eight steps to successful change?

A group of influential people from all levels in an organization that support and lead the change effort is called a _____.

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,_____ refers to the plan,process,and related activities that create and sustain a competitive advantage for a firm in its target markets.

Which of the following statements is true of shared values?

A tool that measures four broad areas of organizational performance which are financial results,customer goals,internal business processes,and learning and growth is called the _____.

LeeAllen Inc.,a well-established healthcare centre,starts a new production unit.The company hires 100 new employees for the new unit to meet the customer demand.In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following is exemplified in this case?

In the context of the 7 S model of organizational alignment,which of the following statements is true of staffing?

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