Which of the Following Actions Can Extinguish Risk Taking and Innovation

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions can extinguish risk taking and innovation?

• A) long tenure in management
• B) encouraging experimentation
• C) rewarding for the absence of failures rather than for the presence of successes
• D) using organic organizational structures
• E) using an organizational structure that scores low on vertical differentiation, formalization, and centralization

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making and problem-solving but do not guarantee optimal solutions.

Laboratory

A controlled setting equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching purposes.

Small Sample

A subgroup of a population selected for observation and analysis where the size of the group is considered statistically insufficient for conclusive results.

Misleading Results

Outcomes of experiments or studies that do not accurately reflect the true situation, often due to errors in design, methodology, or interpretation.