Question 1

To streamline the process,vision creation is done by top management and handed down to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the relationship between objectives and strategies.

Accepted Answer

Corporate objectives are the desired out

Question 3

What are the key elements of the strategic management process?

Accepted Answer

The strategic management process begins

Question 4

One of factors that must be present for strategy execution to progress successfully,is the availability of adequate resources and capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Leaders who regard ________ as a distraction rather than a real and legitimate concern will find it hard to move beyond the first step of the change management model.

Accepted Answer

A) resistance 
B) culture 
C) cultural identity 
D) personal values 
A) resistance 
B) culture 
C) cultural identity 
D) personal values

Question 6

A _______ is an enduring statement  of purpose that distinguishes one organization from other similar enterprises.

Accepted Answer

A) values statement 
B) mission statement 
C) code of ethics 
D) strategic vision 
A) values statement 
B) mission statement 
C) code of ethics 
D) strategic vision

Question 7

Accurate and timely interpretation of environmental trends plays a large part in the continuing effectiveness of an organization's strategy. Some strategic leaders believe it is better to be a pioneer and makes mistakes occasionally than to be _________.

Accepted Answer

A) an innovator 
B) a follower 
C) a competitor 
D) an evolver 
A) an innovator 
B) a follower 
C) a competitor 
D) an evolver

Question 8

A ________ is an ambitious view of the future that everyone in the organization can believe in and that is not readily attainable,yet offers a future that is better in important ways than what now exists.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic vision 
B) mission statement 
C) values statement 
D) core competence 
A) strategic vision 
B) mission statement 
C) values statement 
D) core competence

Question 9

One area in which change is unmistakable is the increasing global competitive marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The second step of the force-field model is about the execution of the change. The key is developing new ____________ that are aligned with the proposed change.

Accepted Answer

A) policies and procedures 
B) attitudes, values, and behaviors 
C) employees 
D) marketing schemes 
A) policies and procedures 
B) attitudes, values, and behaviors 
C) employees 
D) marketing schemes

Question 11

____________  can only occur when the desired changes in behavior become habitual.

Accepted Answer

A) Unfreezing 
B) Complete transformation 
C) Core competence 
D) Organizational identity 
A) Unfreezing 
B) Complete transformation 
C) Core competence 
D) Organizational identity

Question 12

Goal-setting theory asserts that people with ____ goals perform better than those with ____ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic; corporate 
B) vague; strategic 
C) specific; strategic 
D) specific; vague 
A) strategic; corporate 
B) vague; strategic 
C) specific; strategic 
D) specific; vague

Question 13

A popular tool used to measure the effectiveness of the strategic management process is the balance scorecard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed.Identify possible reasons for the success or failure,and tie them to the three phases of the change model - unfreezing,changing,and refreezing.

Accepted Answer

One major change initiative that I was i

Question 15

Write an inspiring vision statement for an organization you work or worked for.If the company has one,you may use it or revise it.Explain why?you think it has an inspirational appeal.

Accepted Answer

I currently work for a company that does

Question 16

Organizational identity is the aggregate of beliefs,norms,attitudes,values,assumptions,and ways of doing things that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Two components that are often featured in a mission statement are the core values and the core purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

My job is to motivate and challenge my team to meet out monthly targets.
This statement is characteristic of which type of leader?

Accepted Answer

A) strategic leader 
B) operational leader/manager 
A) strategic leader 
B) operational leader/manager

Question 19

Identify a core competence of an organization you work or worked for.Explain how it differentiates the organization from its competitors.

Accepted Answer

One core competence of the organization

Question 20

A values statement is also knows as core values,while a mission statement is the organization's:

Accepted Answer

A) core responsibility. 
B) core purpose. 
C) core code of ethics. 
D) core competency. 
A) core responsibility. 
B) core purpose. 
C) core code of ethics. 
D) core competency.

To streamline the process,vision creation is done by top management and handed down to employees.

Explain the relationship between objectives and strategies.

What are the key elements of the strategic management process?

One of factors that must be present for strategy execution to progress successfully,is the availability of adequate resources and capabilities.

Leaders who regard ________ as a distraction rather than a real and legitimate concern will find it hard to move beyond the first step of the change management model.

A _______ is an enduring statement of purpose that distinguishes one organization from other similar enterprises.

Accurate and timely interpretation of environmental trends plays a large part in the continuing effectiveness of an organization's strategy. Some strategic leaders believe it is better to be a pioneer and makes mistakes occasionally than to be _________.

A ________ is an ambitious view of the future that everyone in the organization can believe in and that is not readily attainable,yet offers a future that is better in important ways than what now exists.

One area in which change is unmistakable is the increasing global competitive marketplace.

The second step of the force-field model is about the execution of the change. The key is developing new ____________ that are aligned with the proposed change.

____________ can only occur when the desired changes in behavior become habitual.

Goal-setting theory asserts that people with goals perform better than those with goals.

A popular tool used to measure the effectiveness of the strategic management process is the balance scorecard.

Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed.Identify possible reasons for the success or failure,and tie them to the three phases of the change model - unfreezing,changing,and refreezing.

Write an inspiring vision statement for an organization you work or worked for.If the company has one,you may use it or revise it.Explain why?you think it has an inspirational appeal.

Organizational identity is the aggregate of beliefs,norms,attitudes,values,assumptions,and ways of doing things that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members.

Two components that are often featured in a mission statement are the core values and the core purpose.

My job is to motivate and challenge my team to meet out monthly targets. This statement is characteristic of which type of leader?

Identify a core competence of an organization you work or worked for.Explain how it differentiates the organization from its competitors.

A values statement is also knows as core values,while a mission statement is the organization's:

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 11: Strategic Leadership and Change Management

To streamline the process,vision creation is done by top management and handed down to employees.

Explain the relationship between objectives and strategies.

What are the key elements of the strategic management process?

One of factors that must be present for strategy execution to progress successfully,is the availability of adequate resources and capabilities.

Leaders who regard ________ as a distraction rather than a real and legitimate concern will find it hard to move beyond the first step of the change management model.

A _______ is an enduring statement of purpose that distinguishes one organization from other similar enterprises.

Accurate and timely interpretation of environmental trends plays a large part in the continuing effectiveness of an organization's strategy. Some strategic leaders believe it is better to be a pioneer and makes mistakes occasionally than to be _________.

A ________ is an ambitious view of the future that everyone in the organization can believe in and that is not readily attainable,yet offers a future that is better in important ways than what now exists.

One area in which change is unmistakable is the increasing global competitive marketplace.

The second step of the force-field model is about the execution of the change. The key is developing new ____________ that are aligned with the proposed change.

____________ can only occur when the desired changes in behavior become habitual.

Goal-setting theory asserts that people with ____ goals perform better than those with ____ goals.

A popular tool used to measure the effectiveness of the strategic management process is the balance scorecard.

Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed.Identify possible reasons for the success or failure,and tie them to the three phases of the change model - unfreezing,changing,and refreezing.

Write an inspiring vision statement for an organization you work or worked for.If the company has one,you may use it or revise it.Explain why?you think it has an inspirational appeal.

Organizational identity is the aggregate of beliefs,norms,attitudes,values,assumptions,and ways of doing things that is shared by members of an organization and taught to new members.

Two components that are often featured in a mission statement are the core values and the core purpose.

My job is to motivate and challenge my team to meet out monthly targets. This statement is characteristic of which type of leader?

Identify a core competence of an organization you work or worked for.Explain how it differentiates the organization from its competitors.

A values statement is also knows as core values,while a mission statement is the organization's:

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters

Goal-setting theory asserts that people with goals perform better than those with goals.