In Terms of Core Values, Which of the Following Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

In terms of core values, which of the following is a difference between adaptive organizational cultures and nonadaptive organizational cultures?

• A)In adaptive organizational cultures, most managers care deeply about customers, whereas in nonadaptive organizational cultures, most managers care mainly about themselves.
• B)In adaptive organizational cultures, managers value the orderly and risk-reducing management process, whereas in nonadaptive organizational cultures, managers strongly value leadership initiatives.
• C)In adaptive organizational cultures, managers are often corrupt, whereas in nonadaptive organizational cultures, managers are mostly honest.
• D)In adaptive organizational cultures, managers are reluctant to change their strategies as per customer requirements, whereas in nonadaptive organizational cultures, managers initiate change when needed.

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Definitions:

Leadership

Leadership is the ability to guide, influence, or inspire individuals or groups to achieve collective goals.

Coercive Power

A form of power that is based on the ability to deliver punishments or impose penalties to influence others.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the leader’s personal relationships with others, where followers identify with, like, or respect the leader.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority where power is used based on a person's organizational role or position rather than personal qualities or abilities.