Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Learning

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a learning organization?

• A) People openly communicate with each other.
• B) There is a shared vision upon which everyone agrees.
• C) Members always integrate old ways of thinking with new ideas.
• D) People sublimate their personal self-interest to work together to achieve the organization's shared vision.
• E) There is consensus on the direction of the organization.

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Definitions:

Bottom-up Approach

A strategy or method that begins with specific details or elements and builds up to a more general, comprehensive system or understanding.

Top-down Approach

A problem-solving strategy that starts with the big picture before breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts.

Schema-inconsistent

Pertains to information or events that do not fit within existing cognitive frameworks or expectations.

Highly Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable in a particular context.