Question 1

Select a change at work or in your personal life you would like to make,write out your plan using the force-field model.

Accepted Answer

Change: I want to start exercising regul

Question 2

In the three stage model of change,the unfreezing phase is where the actual changes take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Any proposed change must take into account its impact on the values of those who are affected by the change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Google:  We are number 1 because we offer the best search engine for free to our users.
This statement is best described by which part of the strategic management process?

Accepted Answer

A) threat/opportunity 
B) vision 
C) mission 
D) objective 
E) strategy
F)customer value
G)core competency
H)strength/weakness 
A) threat/opportunity 
B) vision 
C) mission 
D) objective 
E) strategy
F)customer value
G)core competency
H)strength/weakness

Question 5

Strategic ____ is the set of decisions and actions used to formulate and implement specific strategies that will achieve a competitively superior fit between the organization and its environment,so as to achieve organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) leadership 
B) analysis 
C) management 
D) vision 
A) leadership 
B) analysis 
C) management 
D) vision

Question 6

The link between leadership and strategy is a new concept but quickly becoming accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The force-field model proposes that the change process is divided into three phases: freezing,unfreezing,and refreezing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are major reasons why people resist change EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) distrust of leadership. 
B) lack of conviction that change is necessary. 
C) threat to existing cultural values. 
D) threat to personal safety. 
A) distrust of leadership. 
B) lack of conviction that change is necessary. 
C) threat to existing cultural values. 
D) threat to personal safety.

Question 9

The values statement outlines guiding principles and ethical standards by which company personnel will conduct business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What,in your opinion,are the risks and benefits of the leadership arrangement at Google,where the two founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin)elected to bring in Eric Schmidt to be the CEO while they function as presidents under him?

Accepted Answer

The leadership arrangement at Google, wh

Question 11

Learning anxiety is the feeling that unless an organization makes a change,it is going to be out of business or fail to achieve some important goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An organization's external environment presents strengths and weaknesses,while it internal environment presents opportunities and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Companies are now selling environmentally friendly products,like Toyota's line of hybrid cars. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) organizational inertia. 
B) green marketing. 
C) unethical advertising. 
D) organizational identity. 
A) organizational inertia. 
B) green marketing. 
C) unethical advertising. 
D) organizational identity.

Question 14

As leaders make strategic decisions,they must balance the interests of various stakeholders - employees,customers,shareholders,suppliers,unions/activists,and the community.Describe the best approach for doing this.

Accepted Answer

The best approach is for leaders to seek

Question 15

Formulating and executing strategy is the central theme of strategic leadership in any organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first step in the strategic management process is strategy formulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Think of a business you would like to start someday.Develop a vision statement for your business.

Accepted Answer

The business I would like to start somed

Question 18

To overcome resistance to change,effective managers must think in terms of the cognitive,emotional and behavioral states of members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the unfreezing phase of the three stage model of change,the key is to identify the problems or threats facing the organization,creating an urgency for change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Identify the major reasons for resisting change.

Accepted Answer

Change is not a risk-free proposition.

Select a change at work or in your personal life you would like to make,write out your plan using the force-field model.

In the three stage model of change,the unfreezing phase is where the actual changes take place.

Any proposed change must take into account its impact on the values of those who are affected by the change.

Google: We are number 1 because we offer the best search engine for free to our users. This statement is best described by which part of the strategic management process?

Strategic ____ is the set of decisions and actions used to formulate and implement specific strategies that will achieve a competitively superior fit between the organization and its environment,so as to achieve organizational goals.

The link between leadership and strategy is a new concept but quickly becoming accepted.

The force-field model proposes that the change process is divided into three phases: freezing,unfreezing,and refreezing.

All of the following are major reasons why people resist change EXCEPT:

The values statement outlines guiding principles and ethical standards by which company personnel will conduct business.

What,in your opinion,are the risks and benefits of the leadership arrangement at Google,where the two founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin)elected to bring in Eric Schmidt to be the CEO while they function as presidents under him?

Learning anxiety is the feeling that unless an organization makes a change,it is going to be out of business or fail to achieve some important goals.

An organization's external environment presents strengths and weaknesses,while it internal environment presents opportunities and threats.

Companies are now selling environmentally friendly products,like Toyota's line of hybrid cars. This is an example of:

As leaders make strategic decisions,they must balance the interests of various stakeholders - employees,customers,shareholders,suppliers,unions/activists,and the community.Describe the best approach for doing this.

Formulating and executing strategy is the central theme of strategic leadership in any organization.

The first step in the strategic management process is strategy formulation.

Think of a business you would like to start someday.Develop a vision statement for your business.

To overcome resistance to change,effective managers must think in terms of the cognitive,emotional and behavioral states of members.

In the unfreezing phase of the three stage model of change,the key is to identify the problems or threats facing the organization,creating an urgency for change.

Identify the major reasons for resisting change.

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

Select a change at work or in your personal life you would like to make,write out your plan using the force-field model.

In the three stage model of change,the unfreezing phase is where the actual changes take place.

Any proposed change must take into account its impact on the values of those who are affected by the change.

Google: We are number 1 because we offer the best search engine for free to our users. This statement is best described by which part of the strategic management process?

Strategic ____ is the set of decisions and actions used to formulate and implement specific strategies that will achieve a competitively superior fit between the organization and its environment,so as to achieve organizational goals.

The link between leadership and strategy is a new concept but quickly becoming accepted.

The force-field model proposes that the change process is divided into three phases: freezing,unfreezing,and refreezing.

All of the following are major reasons why people resist change EXCEPT:

The values statement outlines guiding principles and ethical standards by which company personnel will conduct business.

What,in your opinion,are the risks and benefits of the leadership arrangement at Google,where the two founders (Larry Page and Sergey Brin)elected to bring in Eric Schmidt to be the CEO while they function as presidents under him?

Learning anxiety is the feeling that unless an organization makes a change,it is going to be out of business or fail to achieve some important goals.

An organization's external environment presents strengths and weaknesses,while it internal environment presents opportunities and threats.

Companies are now selling environmentally friendly products,like Toyota's line of hybrid cars. This is an example of:

As leaders make strategic decisions,they must balance the interests of various stakeholders - employees,customers,shareholders,suppliers,unions/activists,and the community.Describe the best approach for doing this.

Formulating and executing strategy is the central theme of strategic leadership in any organization.

The first step in the strategic management process is strategy formulation.

Think of a business you would like to start someday.Develop a vision statement for your business.

To overcome resistance to change,effective managers must think in terms of the cognitive,emotional and behavioral states of members.

In the unfreezing phase of the three stage model of change,the key is to identify the problems or threats facing the organization,creating an urgency for change.

Identify the major reasons for resisting change.

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