Cultural change is easier when the organizational culture is strong.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2Companies engaging in ________ exploit existing technology and operate under conditions in which uncertainty about the future is low.
A) radical innovation
B) disruptive innovation
C) incremental innovation
D) manufacturer innovation
Question 3Refer to Table 13.1. In terms of the two-dimensional model of subordinate participation, Tom's most effective leadership style with his work team would be:
A) directive autocrat.
B) permissive democrat.
C) permissive autocrat.
D) directive democrat.
Question 4Refer to Table 12.2. Bob uses ________ power to get his workers to comply.
A) personal
B) coercive
C) legitimate
D) referent
Question 5Teddy, Inc., a teddy bear manufacturer, is conducting strategic planning because of declining sales. They are thinking about adding new products and/or radically restructuring the business to deal with the decline. This is an example of a:
A) market concentration strategy.
B) market-share increasing strategy.
C) profit strategy.
D) turnaround strategy.
Question 6The element of an organization where the basic work is performed is known as the ________ in Mintzberg's framework.
A) technostructure
B) strategic apex
C) operating core
D) support staff
Question 7Which of the following is a characteristic of a change-capable organization?
A) separates the present and the future
B) makes controlling a way of life
C) encourages group-think
D) shelters breakthroughs
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