Exam 8: Planning Processes and Techniques

Merck's "Highest level of scientific excellence;" Whole Foods' "Creating ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers;" and FedEx's "We are honest, ethical, and do the right thing" are examples of __________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

Which of the following terms can be described as the special creative units set free from the normal organizational structure for the purpose of innovation?

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Question 22

At Callaway Golf, which of the following would NOT be a part of the observable culture?

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Question 23

In the __________ strategy, change is pursued through empirical data and rational judgment.

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Question 24

__________ is the enemy of innovation.

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Question 25

In the force-coercion change strategy, the __________ tactic involves working indirectly to gain special advantage over other people in order to force a change.

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Question 26

The main reason for the failure of major transformational change is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 27

Organizations that actively develop, communicate, and enact shared values are practicing __________.

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Question 28

The innovation process begins with __________.

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Question 29

__________ involves operating with a commitment to actively help develop, communicate, and represent the shared values within an organization.

(Short Answer)

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Question 30

__________ creates products or services that become so widely used that they largely replace prior practices and competitors.

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Question 31

The underlying values and assumptions that support the observable culture are part of the __________ culture.

(Short Answer)

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Question 32

A(n) __________ tweaks and nudges people, systems, and practices to better align them with emerging problems and opportunities.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

The success of a rational persuasion strategy depends on having very good facts and information and being able to communicate them well.

(True/False)

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Question 34

A(n) __________ strategy pursues change through formal authority or the use of rewards or punishments.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

According to Lewin, the correct order in the steps of change is:

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Question 36

Using robots to improve manufacturing efficiency is an example of product innovation.

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Question 37

According to the competing values framework, __________ emphasize authority, tradition, and clear roles.

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Question 38

__________ are individuals who take initiative to change the existing pattern of behavior of another person or social system.

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Question 39

A leader must do all of the following in order to lead transformational change EXCEPT:

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Merck's "Highest level of scientific excellence;" Whole Foods' "Creating ongoing win-win partnerships with our suppliers;" and FedEx's "We are honest, ethical, and do the right thing" are examples of __________.

Which of the following terms can be described as the special creative units set free from the normal organizational structure for the purpose of innovation?

At Callaway Golf, which of the following would NOT be a part of the observable culture?

In the __________ strategy, change is pursued through empirical data and rational judgment.

__________ is the enemy of innovation.

In the force-coercion change strategy, the __________ tactic involves working indirectly to gain special advantage over other people in order to force a change.

The main reason for the failure of major transformational change is:

Organizations that actively develop, communicate, and enact shared values are practicing __________.

The innovation process begins with __________.

__________ involves operating with a commitment to actively help develop, communicate, and represent the shared values within an organization.

__________ creates products or services that become so widely used that they largely replace prior practices and competitors.

The underlying values and assumptions that support the observable culture are part of the __________ culture.

A(n) __________ tweaks and nudges people, systems, and practices to better align them with emerging problems and opportunities.

The success of a rational persuasion strategy depends on having very good facts and information and being able to communicate them well.

A(n) __________ strategy pursues change through formal authority or the use of rewards or punishments.

According to Lewin, the correct order in the steps of change is:

Using robots to improve manufacturing efficiency is an example of product innovation.

According to the competing values framework, __________ emphasize authority, tradition, and clear roles.

__________ are individuals who take initiative to change the existing pattern of behavior of another person or social system.

A leader must do all of the following in order to lead transformational change EXCEPT:

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