Question 1

The person who is low both on providing vision and stimulating action is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  effective leader. 
B)  doer. 
C)  dreamer. 
D)  univolved.

Question 2

At Pottery Barn, a thick $24 bath towel is icon of the company's aspiration--- design, quality, and price. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vision. 
B)  synergy. 
C)  value. 
D)  discovery.

Question 3

A leader's greatest discretion is often over strategic vision and strategic action. Explain.

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Question 4

Progressive Insurance was the first to offer rate quotes online. This example shows that developing effective strategy requires:

Accepted Answer

A)  examining trends. 
B)  actively listening to people. 
C)  relationship building. 
D)  synergy.

Question 5

Whereas vision continues to grow and change, mission:

Accepted Answer

A)  also continues to grow and change. 
B)  persists in the face of changing technologies. 
C)  changes with economic conditions. 
D)  reflects environmental shifts.

Question 6

One way companies gain________ is through alliances and partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  synergy 
C)  referent power 
D)  mission

Question 7

What is the difference between a vision and a mission?

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Question 8

Salespeople at Nordstrom have a clear picture of superior customer service so they can serve customers better. This example best shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  vision establishes a standard of excellence. 
B)  Nordstrom has a good human resources department. 
C)  the company is mainly focused on internal organizational issues. 
D)  Nordstrom concentrates on short-term results rather than taking the long-view.

Question 9

The manager of a successful mailorder clothing company decided to implement teams. The idea failed. According to the model for making strategic decisions, this decision that was:

Accepted Answer

A)  High Impact, Hard to Execute. 
B)  Low Impact, Easy to Execute. 
C)  Low Impact, Hard to Execute. 
D)  High Impact, Easy to Execute.

Question 10

Leaders take approaches in framing an organizational purpose that helps people feel that their work is worthwhile. These approaches do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  core values. 
B)  heroism. 
C)  excellence. 
D)  altruism.

Question 11

Strategy is executed through all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  pay or reward systems. 
B)  ethnocentrism. 
C)  structural design. 
D)  rules, policies, or procedures.

Question 12

Employees believe the company's mission makes:

Accepted Answer

A)  them more engaged with their work. 
B)  more productive. 
C)  their job important. 
D)  all of the choices

Question 13

What is meant by core competence and how does the concept fit into strategy formulation?

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Question 14

To improve the chances for success, leaders develop strategies that focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  core competencies. 
B)  developing synergy. 
C)  creating value. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 15

____________________ is the interaction of organizational parts to produce a joint effect that is greater than the sum of the parts.

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Question 16

A vision statement is appropriate for top management but not for divisions, departments, and individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When John F. Kennedy had the vision to send a man to the moon, NASA had only a small amount of the knowledge. This example shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  vision reflects high ideals. 
B)  every organization needs a mission statement. 
C)  strong missions give people purpose. 
D)  Kennedy used the principle of self-reference.

Question 18

Samsung Electronics reenergized the company by focusing on innovation rather than imitation. This example shows that ____________can serve as a noble purpose

Accepted Answer

A)  excellence 
B)  discovery 
C)  atruism 
D)  heroism

Question 19

Self-reference means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  each individual is working in his own direction. 
B)  each element in a system will serve the mission of the whole system. 
C)  every department can develop its own vision, independent of the company vision. 
D)  people who do not have a clear vision of the future have little chance of success.

Question 20

Describe strategic leadership.

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Exam 13: Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

The person who is low both on providing vision and stimulating action is a(n) :