A Longtime Leader of a Technology Firm Hires Primarily Males

question 71

Multiple Choice

A longtime leader of a technology firm hires primarily males even when females in the hiring pool are far more qualified. No one wants to point out this behavior to the leader. This is an adaptive challenge identified by which archetype?

• A) Gap Between Espoused Values and Behaviors
• B) Competing Commitments
• C) Work Avoidance
• D) Speaking the Unspeakable

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Definitions:

Residual Income

Operating income that exceeds a set minimum return on operating assets, used as a measure of the profitability and performance of a business unit.

Division

A segment within an organization that focuses on specific products, services, territories, or customers, usually with its own set of management and financial goals.

Division's Margin

The profit margin measured at the divisional level, reflecting the division's ability to generate profit from its revenues.

ROI

Return on investment (ROI) measures the gain or loss generated on an investment relative to the amount of money invested.