Which of the Following Is NOT Characteristic of Peters and Waterman's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Peters and Waterman's notion of culture of excellence?

• A)Leadership must drive culture by ensuring values are clear,widely transmitted and reinforced throughout the organization.
• B)Pluralistic cultures that accommodate dissent and conflict should be viewed as dysfunctional and avoided.
• C)Leaders should ensure each department has a culture tailored to each department's values and beliefs.
• D)Strong leadership fosters and reinforces strong culture which in turn promotes excellence in efficiency,productivity and quality.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily without breaking, referring to the range of movement in a joint or series of joints.

Intervertebral Disks

The cartilage pads that sit between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing for flexibility.

Synovial Joints

Joints encased in a fluid-filled capsule, allowing for wide range of motion and flexibility, such as knees and elbows.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints.