When There Is a High Potential Compatibility of Changes with the Existing

question 25

Multiple Choice

When there is a high potential compatibility of changes with the existing culture and few changes in key organizational factors that are necessary to implement the new strategy:

• A) Managers should focus on reinforcing the culture and achieving synergies
• B) Managers should link changes to the basic mission and fundamental organizational norms
• C) Managers should manage around the culture
• D) Managers should reformulate strategy or prepare carefully for long-term, difficult cultural change

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