Refer to Table 16.1. What technique did Todd use to overcome resistance to change?
A) launching a trial balloon
B) negotiating with those who are resistant to change
C) involving employees in the change effort
D) gaining leadership support
Question 2Creativity tends to be considerably higher when companies are downsizing because ideas are more likely to cross-pollinate.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3What is networking, and why is it beneficial to leadership development?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4Refer to Table 15.5. The relationship of Small Things R' Good and INVEX is what type of strategic alliance?
A) A value-chain partnership
B) A joint venture
C) A mutual service consortium
D) A megacorporation
Question 5Support for creativity is a personality variable that reflects the degree to which a person is interested in new and different things and gets excited by new ideas.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Refer to Table 15.4. The doctor's medical practice is an example of Mintzberg's:
A) simple structure.
B) machine bureaucracy.
C) professional bureaucracy.
D) adhocracy.
Question 7Discuss the autocratic-delegation continuum model and the two-dimensional model of subordinate participation.
What will be an ideal response?
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