Question 1

Entrepreneurship programs and innovation goals are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  market analysis programs 
B)  innovation programs 
C)  knowledge acquisition 
D)  organizational learning 
A)  market analysis programs 
B)  innovation programs 
C)  knowledge acquisition 
D)  organizational learning

Question 2

The implementation of a new strategy or major change can be delayed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only when there is a powerful CEO 
B)  only when there is a weak CEO 
C)  by prolonged conflicts among top management 
D)  by acceptance of change at the middle-management level 
A)  only when there is a powerful CEO 
B)  only when there is a weak CEO 
C)  by prolonged conflicts among top management 
D)  by acceptance of change at the middle-management level

Question 3

Why do interdependencies among the performance determinants create challenges for leaders?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. Complex interd

Question 4

A rapid response to changing conditions and new competitors is especially important for an organization with a strategy that emphasizes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mass market, imitation products 
B)  services designed to satisfy the repetitive needs of customers and clients 
C)  unique, leading-edge products 
D)  services designed to deal with consistent and timeless customer needs 
A)  mass market, imitation products 
B)  services designed to satisfy the repetitive needs of customers and clients 
C)  unique, leading-edge products 
D)  services designed to deal with consistent and timeless customer needs

Question 5

Efficiency is less important when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the competitive strategy of the organization is to offer its products and services at a lower price than competitors 
B)  an organization is unable to pass along cost increases to customers 
C)  the organization is highly subsidized by the government or private investors 
D)  a financial crisis occurs and funds to support essential operations are limited 
A)  the competitive strategy of the organization is to offer its products and services at a lower price than competitors 
B)  an organization is unable to pass along cost increases to customers 
C)  the organization is highly subsidized by the government or private investors 
D)  a financial crisis occurs and funds to support essential operations are limited

Question 6

For business organizations, a major part of the strategy is how to compete effectively in the marketplace and remain profitable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Adaptation is more important when the external environment is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  volatile 
B)  certain 
C)  stable 
D)  predictable 
A)  volatile 
B)  certain 
C)  stable 
D)  predictable

Question 8

In the context of competitive strategy, patriotism is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  types of products or services to offer 
B)  basis for appealing to customers 
C)  methods used to influence potential clients 
D)  ways to obtain necessary financial resources 
A)  types of products or services to offer 
B)  basis for appealing to customers 
C)  methods used to influence potential clients 
D)  ways to obtain necessary financial resources

Question 9

Human capital is MORE important for an organization that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has highly automated processes 
B)  requires few employees 
C)  employs mostly unskilled workers 
D)  depends on people with unique talents 
A)  has highly automated processes 
B)  requires few employees 
C)  employs mostly unskilled workers 
D)  depends on people with unique talents

Question 10

Under what circumstances is adaptation to the environment especially important?

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary. The effectiven

Question 11

Two key functions for top executives in business organizations are to monitor the external environment and formulate a competitive strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

External monitoring, which is needed to detect threats and opportunities for the organization, is a function delegated to lower-level managers because of their proximity to front line workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Leaders can do many things to influence the determinants or organizational performance, but they can only indirectly influence individuals and groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When the competition is intense and the environment is changing rapidly, it is especially important to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have detailed plans and operating procedures 
B)  increase the power of the chief executive 
C)  maintain a high level of external monitoring 
D)  strengthen the organization culture 
A)  have detailed plans and operating procedures 
B)  increase the power of the chief executive 
C)  maintain a high level of external monitoring 
D)  strengthen the organization culture

Question 15

A study of top management teams from 116 Israeli firms found that a high level of mutual understanding and collaboration among members, called ________, was related to better quality of strategic decisions and more favorable ratings of organizational performance

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational ambidexterity 
B)  behavioral integration 
C)  team-centrism 
D)  organizational culture 
A)  organizational ambidexterity 
B)  behavioral integration 
C)  team-centrism 
D)  organizational culture

Question 16

There is less discretion for top executives when the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  CEO is a major shareholder of the firm 
B)  CEO is an owner of the firm 
C)  board of directors is easily influenced to support the CEO 
D)  CEO operates in the shadow of the company founder 
A)  CEO is a major shareholder of the firm 
B)  CEO is an owner of the firm 
C)  board of directors is easily influenced to support the CEO 
D)  CEO operates in the shadow of the company founder

Question 17

Executive teams ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are becoming less acceptable 
B)  have not been used successfully in other countries 
C)  have been effective in Japan 
D)  are not beneficial for complex organizations in a turbulent environment 
A)  are becoming less acceptable 
B)  have not been used successfully in other countries 
C)  have been effective in Japan 
D)  are not beneficial for complex organizations in a turbulent environment

Question 18

How is a strong organizational culture related to the financial performance of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance is enhanced. 
B)  Performance is reduced. 
C)  Performance may be enhanced or reduced. 
D)  There is little impact on performance. 
A)  Performance is enhanced. 
B)  Performance is reduced. 
C)  Performance may be enhanced or reduced. 
D)  There is little impact on performance.

Question 19

What is the BEST summary of findings in research on leadership succession?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chief executives have little influence on organization performance due to the overwhelming influence of economic and market conditions. 
B)  Chief executives have a strong impact on organization performance and are the primary determinant of whether the organization prospers or declines. 
C)  Chief executives have a moderate impact on organizational performance when measured over a period of several years. 
D)  Chief executives influence stock prices but have little or no influence on the firm's actual economic performance. 
A)  Chief executives have little influence on organization performance due to the overwhelming influence of economic and market conditions. 
B)  Chief executives have a strong impact on organization performance and are the primary determinant of whether the organization prospers or declines. 
C)  Chief executives have a moderate impact on organizational performance when measured over a period of several years. 
D)  Chief executives influence stock prices but have little or no influence on the firm's actual economic performance.

Question 20

Assessment centers and recruiting programs are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  quality of work-life programs 
B)  socialization and teambuilding 
C)  employee development programs 
D)  human resource planning 
A)  quality of work-life programs 
B)  socialization and teambuilding 
C)  employee development programs 
D)  human resource planning

Entrepreneurship programs and innovation goals are examples of ________.

The implementation of a new strategy or major change can be delayed ________.

Why do interdependencies among the performance determinants create challenges for leaders?

A rapid response to changing conditions and new competitors is especially important for an organization with a strategy that emphasizes ________.

Efficiency is less important when ________.

For business organizations, a major part of the strategy is how to compete effectively in the marketplace and remain profitable.

Adaptation is more important when the external environment is ________.

In the context of competitive strategy, patriotism is an example of which of the following?

Human capital is MORE important for an organization that ________.

Under what circumstances is adaptation to the environment especially important?

Two key functions for top executives in business organizations are to monitor the external environment and formulate a competitive strategy.

External monitoring, which is needed to detect threats and opportunities for the organization, is a function delegated to lower-level managers because of their proximity to front line workers.

Leaders can do many things to influence the determinants or organizational performance, but they can only indirectly influence individuals and groups.

When the competition is intense and the environment is changing rapidly, it is especially important to ________.

A study of top management teams from 116 Israeli firms found that a high level of mutual understanding and collaboration among members, called ________, was related to better quality of strategic decisions and more favorable ratings of organizational performance

There is less discretion for top executives when the ________.

Executive teams ________.

How is a strong organizational culture related to the financial performance of an organization?

What is the BEST summary of findings in research on leadership succession?

Assessment centers and recruiting programs are examples of which of the following?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

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Exam 12: Strategic Leadership

Entrepreneurship programs and innovation goals are examples of ________.

The implementation of a new strategy or major change can be delayed ________.

Why do interdependencies among the performance determinants create challenges for leaders?

A rapid response to changing conditions and new competitors is especially important for an organization with a strategy that emphasizes ________.

Efficiency is less important when ________.

For business organizations, a major part of the strategy is how to compete effectively in the marketplace and remain profitable.

Adaptation is more important when the external environment is ________.

In the context of competitive strategy, patriotism is an example of which of the following?

Human capital is MORE important for an organization that ________.

Under what circumstances is adaptation to the environment especially important?

Two key functions for top executives in business organizations are to monitor the external environment and formulate a competitive strategy.

External monitoring, which is needed to detect threats and opportunities for the organization, is a function delegated to lower-level managers because of their proximity to front line workers.

Leaders can do many things to influence the determinants or organizational performance, but they can only indirectly influence individuals and groups.

When the competition is intense and the environment is changing rapidly, it is especially important to ________.

A study of top management teams from 116 Israeli firms found that a high level of mutual understanding and collaboration among members, called ________, was related to better quality of strategic decisions and more favorable ratings of organizational performance

There is less discretion for top executives when the ________.

Executive teams ________.

How is a strong organizational culture related to the financial performance of an organization?

What is the BEST summary of findings in research on leadership succession?

Assessment centers and recruiting programs are examples of which of the following?

The Nature of Leadership

Leadership Behavior

Leadership Situation

Decision Making and Empowerment by Leaders

Leading Change and Innovation

Power and Influence Tactics

Leader Traits and Skills

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Value-Based and Ethical Leadership

Dyadic Relations and Followers

Leadership in Teams and Decision Groups

Cross-Cultural Leadership and Diversity

Developing Leadership Skills

Overview and Integration

Filters