Chapter 17 Multiple Choice Questions

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. What is Upper Echelon Theory?

A theory that suggests organizations are shaped by the values and biases of its leadership correct incorrect

A view that suggests leaders use objective analysis to make decisions correct incorrect

A view that suggests leadership is about traits correct incorrect

A theory that says leaders are restricted in their decisions by powerful forces correct incorrect

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. When considering the strategic definition of an organization, which of these is NOT one considered as part of this formula?

Price correct incorrect

Customers correct incorrect

Quality correct incorrect

Reputation correct incorrect

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. What is 'systems' thinking?

Making sure every part of the business is linked to others correct incorrect

Viewing the organization as a living organism correct incorrect

Understanding the nature of the relationships between elements as well as the overall workings of the system correct incorrect

The ability to learn quickly about the competition correct incorrect

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. What does strategic alignment mean?

Ensuring the organization's key components are coherent and coordinated correct incorrect

The marketing of the company is in line with its products correct incorrect

Making sure the workforce is happy correct incorrect

Using analytical tools to focus the organization's value proposition correct incorrect

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. What is 'managerial wisdom'?

Getting others to do your bidding correct incorrect

Understanding the critical issues correct incorrect

Using experience to inform decisions correct incorrect

Know when and how to act correct incorrect